How to transfer data from broken iPhone 13 to new iPhone 13 using iCloud?

Hi! I have an iPhone 13 that is broken (green screen voice over doesn't work), however I logged into my iCloud account from my MacBook. Now I want to get it to my new iPhone 13, what do I do? Thank you



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Original Title: Can't Transfer Data

Posted on Dec 3, 2025 5:29 PM

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Posted on Dec 3, 2025 8:02 PM

Re: “You won't be able to do anything with the iPhone until it is working correctly.”


It sounds like the OP has already purchased a replacement phone, and plans to get rid of the broken one.


In that case, when setting up the new iPhone, the OP needs to restore the latest backup of the old phone, and turn on any iCloud synchronization features that were enabled on the old phone. The OP may also need to manually reload purchased music from a Mac or Windows PC.

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Dec 3, 2025 8:02 PM in response to Bob Timmons

Re: “You won't be able to do anything with the iPhone until it is working correctly.”


It sounds like the OP has already purchased a replacement phone, and plans to get rid of the broken one.


In that case, when setting up the new iPhone, the OP needs to restore the latest backup of the old phone, and turn on any iCloud synchronization features that were enabled on the old phone. The OP may also need to manually reload purchased music from a Mac or Windows PC.

Dec 3, 2025 5:43 PM in response to channing170

You won't be able to do anything with the iPhone until it is working correctly.


Make an appointment at the Apple Store / Genius Bar or an authorized Apple service shop to have the iPhone repaired. You can find a list of authorized shops in your area using this link:


Find Locations - AppleAppleFind Locations


Once the iPhone has been repaired, you can restore your backup from either iCloud or your MacBook. Here, I am assuming that you have been making regular back ups of your iPhone.





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