Can I trade-in my old phone after transferring data to a new iPhone?

I'm looking at buying a new phone and trading my old phone in, i can collect my new phone from store, but do i have to trade-in my old phone when at store or can i do it another time after i transferred my stuff to new phone by posting it ?



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Original Title: Trading in phone

iPhone 13 mini, iOS 18

Posted on Oct 13, 2025 10:44 AM

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Posted on Oct 13, 2025 11:36 AM

You have 14 days from the date you buy your new iPhone from Apple to trade it in. Apple will definitely let you take your new phone home with you, set it up from your old phone, then you can wipe the old phone for trade, following these directions --> What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Then you can go back to your Apple Store and complete the trade in person, where you'll get your trade value on the spot. You just have to do so, within 14 days.


Your Apple Store will also help you move the data from your current phone to your new phone at the store on the same day you buy your new iPhone. Once transferred over, you can complete the trade at the store, so you'd only make one trip to your Apple Store.

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Oct 13, 2025 11:36 AM in response to RetroPanda80

You have 14 days from the date you buy your new iPhone from Apple to trade it in. Apple will definitely let you take your new phone home with you, set it up from your old phone, then you can wipe the old phone for trade, following these directions --> What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Then you can go back to your Apple Store and complete the trade in person, where you'll get your trade value on the spot. You just have to do so, within 14 days.


Your Apple Store will also help you move the data from your current phone to your new phone at the store on the same day you buy your new iPhone. Once transferred over, you can complete the trade at the store, so you'd only make one trip to your Apple Store.

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