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Why is my phone saying

Ready for your new iPhone


Your data is ready to be moved to your new iPhone. This iCloud backup will be deleted in 21 days.

Posted on Nov 18, 2022 2:13 PM

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Posted on Nov 18, 2022 2:33 PM

The following Apple article describes temporary iCloud storage. Get temporary iCloud storage when you buy a new iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

I don't know of a reason that you would get that message if you didn't create a temporary backup but I have seen a few other posts in the last month or so wondering about the same thing.

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Nov 18, 2022 2:33 PM in response to Rockies25

The following Apple article describes temporary iCloud storage. Get temporary iCloud storage when you buy a new iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

I don't know of a reason that you would get that message if you didn't create a temporary backup but I have seen a few other posts in the last month or so wondering about the same thing.

Why is my phone saying

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