I need to transfer iCloud data onto a new phone but don’t have my old device

How do I transfer my iCloud data onto a new device when I don’t have access to my old device?

iPhone SE

Posted on Jun 17, 2020 4:35 AM

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apfelkopf

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7,271 points

Jun 17, 2020 6:23 AM in response to Davidedwardgreen

If you want to restore your new phone from the old phone's iCloud backup, you do not need your old device as the backup is in the cloud.

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