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How do I restore a backup from a different phone?

I want to restore a backup from my previous 3gs onto my latest 3gs. Is this possible, and if so, how do I do it?

iPhone 3GS, iOS 6.0.1

Posted on Nov 23, 2015 11:22 PM

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Nov 25, 2015 8:31 AM in response to geoffvr

Hi there geoffvr,


it sounds like you have an iOS device that you want to restore to your newer one. Deepening on whether or not you have the backup in iTunes or iCloud the process is different but this article should help you do that:


Restore your device from an iCloud or iTunes backup

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204184
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