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Mjc1of5 Author

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how to backup my iphone and transfer everything to my new iphone

Where can I find the steps and tools needed to:

Backup my iPhone Xs to local computer.
Initialize a new iPhone 12 and restore the backup to this device.

iPhone XS, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 27, 2025 7:56 AM

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lobsterghost1

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Posted on Feb 27, 2025 7:57 AM

This link will explain your options --> Transfer data from your previous iOS or iPadOS device to your new iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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