Answer: A: Answer: A: Set up as a new device won’t change any data on the iPhone, it is simply the alternate choice to restoring from a backup, which you won’t want to do on a new computer. If your phone has never been synced with another library then set up as a new iPhone is all you need to do.
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What should I do with my old iPhone before setup as new iPhone?
Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone, iPad, or iPod…
- Turn on your new device and place it near your current device.
- A screen appears on your current device that offers the option of using your Apple ID to set up your new device.
- Wait for an animation to appear on your new device.
What is the difference between set up as new iPhone and restore from this backup?
Restore iPhone wipes the iPhone of all data & apps and reinstalls iOS, leaving the iPhone reset to factory settings. The iPhone is left with just the latest iOS and the Apple default apps. Find My iPhone must be turned off for either to work. The restore back up is just restoring your data from when it was backed up.
Will set up as new phone erase data?
Before you trade in your old phone, it’s absolutely critical to properly wipe the data clean. Choosing to “restore” or “factory reset” your device will work – if encrypted. For Android users, if your existing phone runs Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or newer, your data will already be encrypted by default.
Should I activate my new iPhone before transferring data?
Answer: A: You cannot transfer data from the old iPhone if your new iPhone is not activated. Best you make a local backup of your old iPhone using computer iTunes then restore the backup with your new iPhone.
Can I restore my iPhone from iCloud after setting it up as a new phone?
Use Quick Start and restore from iCloud
When setting up your new iPhone, you can restore your iPhone from this backup once you’ve logged into your new device with your Apple ID. During the setup process on your new iPhone, you’ll be prompted to use Quick Start.
Is it a good idea to restore iPhone?
It is a good idea to perform a factory restore on the device before transferring ownership to another party. Restoring your phone to factory settings is the best way to ensure than any data, such as applications, contact information and notes, is completely erased from your device.
How do I restore my iPhone without losing data?
To reset the settings on your device go to Settings >> General then scroll down and tap the Reset button at the bottom. On the Reset screen tap Reset All Settings – Not Erase All Content and Settings – then you’ll need to verify you want to do it twice. It should only take a couple of minutes at most.
Does backing up iPhone delete everything?
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Syncing to a new iTunes library or computer will erase your phone. Only if you back up manually before syncing, you can restore your device from that backup again. A manual backup does not include the sync process.
When setting up a new iPhone do you put the SIM card in first?
First, swap your SIM card into your new device. Then bring your new iPhone close to your old one, and confirm that you want to use the same Apple ID on the new device.
Will erasing my old iPhone affect my new one?
Don’t worry, reset old iPhone will not affect the new one. It will only erase content on old iPhone where the operation is done. The data that have been transferred to the new iPhone or the files that have been saved to iCloud will not be affected in any way.
Can I setup my new iPhone myself?
In fact, it is possible to set up your new iPhone without ever plugging it in to a computer. When prompted to set up, choose Restore from iCloud Backup, tap next, and enter your Apple ID and password. Select the backup of your old device and tap Restore.
How do I know when my new iPhone is activated?
Locate your device on your computer. Wait while your computer detects and activates your iPhone: If you see an alert that shows “Set up as New” or “Restore from Backup,” it means your iPhone is activated.
When should I activate my new iPhone?
However, if you are setting up either a used a new iPhone, you’ll need to activate it to get cell service. The good news is that activation is part of the initial phone setup and should only take you a few moments. But you do an activated sim card in order to use it.
What to do after getting new iPhone?
Checklist 02: 5 things to do after buying a new iPhone
- Make sure you’re prepared (latest version of iTunes, recent backup of your old iPhone, check accessory compatibility, new phone case)
- Unbox and set up your new iPhone (activate phone, restore from backup, etc)
Can I Restore a backup after setting up as a new phone?
But you can restore the rest of the data you backed up while you set up your new phone for the first time or after a factory reset. At setup, to restore your data, follow the on-screen steps. The process can take up to 24 hours.If this is your first phone backup: Tap Set up data backup.
Is it better to Restore from iCloud or iTunes?
Your purchased apps, music, movies, and books will be re-downloaded from the App, iTunes, and iBook stores when you restore from an iCloud Backup.If you want to back up your apps, you have to do it through iTunes. An iTunes Backup is also the best choice If you have a lot of large files or want networked backups.
Does formatting iPhone make it faster?
Originally Answered: Will a factory reset make a phone fast? It will clean cache, unused apps, and clears all history/data. If your phone is slow because of these reasons, then yes it will make phone faster.
How often should you factory reset your phone?
Factory reset helps clean out all the residual files/cache build-up by older version and gives your device’s hardware a fresh new start to systematically run the latest operating system. In a year I would say maximum 2 or 3 times (2 times is enough).
What happens if I shut down my iPhone?
All models of iPhone store your personal data, app settings and work documents in nonvolatile memory. If you shut the phone off, if its battery dies or if it freezes and you need to reboot, you will not lose any data other than any unsaved files you had open at the time.
Will I lose my photos when I restore iPhone?
The photos and any other data you had yet to backup to iTunes will be lost. Because it is a restore of the data in the iTunes backup, your current data including photos on your iPhone will be erased and replaced by the photos in your backup.