How do I activate my new phone from my old one

How do I activate my new phone from my old one

iPhone XR, iOS 13

Posted on Jan 30, 2020 6:43 AM

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Posted on Jan 30, 2020 6:52 AM

If both have at least iOS 12, as soon as the new one is placed near the old, they should 'see' each other. The new will ask if it can copy the old's setup, while the old will ask for authorization to allow the new to do so.


Else, install the iTunes program in a computer (Mac preferred), use it to back up the old one into the local drive with password, then plug in the new one and tell iTunes to Restore the backup onto it. Same can be done with a newer Mac that has MacOS 15 Catalina by itself, no longer needs iTunes.

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Jan 30, 2020 6:52 AM in response to malachi261

If both have at least iOS 12, as soon as the new one is placed near the old, they should 'see' each other. The new will ask if it can copy the old's setup, while the old will ask for authorization to allow the new to do so.


Else, install the iTunes program in a computer (Mac preferred), use it to back up the old one into the local drive with password, then plug in the new one and tell iTunes to Restore the backup onto it. Same can be done with a newer Mac that has MacOS 15 Catalina by itself, no longer needs iTunes.

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