How can I switch phones with a family member without losing data on either phone?
How can I switch phones with a family member without losing data on either phone?
iPhone 6, iOS 9.2.1, changing to iphone 6plus
How can I switch phones with a family member without losing data on either phone?
iPhone 6, iOS 9.2.1, changing to iphone 6plus
jkatts wrote:
How can I switch phones with a family member without losing data on either phone?
Make a backup of each phone to iTunes or iCloud (be sure to use your personal Apple ID or computer login), then do whatever your carrier wants you to do to switch numbers if that's your intent, then restore those backups to the 'other' device.
Just erase the device via settings or an iTunes restore after making the backup. If possible, do both an iCloud & iTunes backup. As long as you erase the device, none of your information should remain. All that will restore is the data associated with the backup.
Thanks for your answer. What I had surmised from other upgrades was that I would follow the backup - switch SIM cards - restore from iCloud or iTunes routine. What I wasn't sure of is if I needed to reset or wipe each of the phones so that our settings wouldn't interfere with each other. Usually I upgrade to a clean phone and my old one goes in the drawer.
Thanks. That makes it clear.
How can I switch phones with a family member without losing data on either phone?