Does Setup as new iPhone erase everything?

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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Should I restore my iPhone or setup as new?

Making a new device actually a new phone. If you keep a phone around long enough, it becomes a vestige of an old version of yourself, or even many former versions of yourself.
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How do I set up my iPhone without losing everything?

How to Switch iPhones Without Losing a Thing
  1. Back Up Your Old iPhone or iPad. First, you need to back up your old device, which can you do via iCloud or your computer.
  2. Using iCloud. Make sure your device is connected to Wi-Fi. ...
  3. Using a Mac. ...
  4. Using a Windows Computer. ...
  5. Swap SIMs. ...
  6. Turn On Your New Device.
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What happens when you set up new iPhone?

When you first set up your new iPhone, you can automatically and securely move your data from an Android device. Note: You can use the Move to iOS app only when you first set up iPhone. If you already finished setup and want to use Move to iOS, you must erase your iPhone and start over, or move your data manually.
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Can I setup my iPhone as new and then restore?

You'll want to make sure you have enough iCloud storage to back up all your important data. 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.
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What happens if I don't transfer everything to my new iPhone?

Answer: A: Answer: A: Yes, anything that you previously paid for under your Apple ID can be downloaded again for free. If you don't want everything to transfer over, on the new device just set it up as a new device and sign into your Apple ID.
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Can I restore from iCloud after setting up as new phone?

Tap the top option, "Restore from iCloud Backup". You will now be prompted to sign in to iCloud with your Apple ID. Upon signing in, you will see a list of available backups. Choose the most recent one, unless you would like to backdate your device to a specific date and time.
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What is the best way to set up a new iPhone?

Set up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  1. Turn on your device. ...
  2. If you have another device, use Quick Start. ...
  3. Activate your device. ...
  4. Set up Face ID or Touch ID and create a passcode. ...
  5. Restore or transfer your information and data. ...
  6. Sign in with your Apple ID. ...
  7. Turn on automatic updates and set up other features.
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How do I transfer data after setting up my iPhone?

How to transfer data from your old iPhone to a new one with iCloud
  1. Connect your old iPhone to Wi-Fi.
  2. Open the Settings app.
  3. Tap [your name] > iCloud.
  4. Select iCloud Backup.
  5. Tap Back Up Now.
  6. Wait until the backup process completes.
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How do I set up new iPhone without old photos?

In Settings, tap on your name at the top. Tap iCloud. Deselect all the apps you don't want to be transferred over (like photos). Tap iCloud backup, and then tap back up now.
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Do I put my old SIM in my new phone before I transfer data?

Regardless of the device you're switching from, don't switch your SIM card until the entire transfer is complete. Before you get started, you'll also want to make sure both your old device and your new device have at least 20 percent battery life.
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When setting up new iPhone do I put SIM card in first?

Activate your device

If you're setting up an iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular), you might need to insert your iPhone SIM card or iPad SIM card first.
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Why does iTunes say set up as new iPhone?

Hello, It sounds like you have never synced your iPhone to your computer. When you connect a new device to iTunes, you get those two options. By selecting the "Set up as new iPhone" option, iTunes won't delete any data on the iPhone.
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Can I set up new iPhone without backup?

It sounds like you want to setup your new iPhone without applying your iCloud backup, but then restore your iCloud backup later. To do this, during the setup process on the iPhone, choose the option to "Set Up as New iPhone" on the Apps & Data screen. On your iOS device, go to Settings > General > Software Update.
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How do I restore my apps on my new iPhone?

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup
  1. Turn on your device. ...
  2. Follow the onscreen setup steps until you reach the Apps & Data screen, then tap Restore from iCloud Backup.
  3. Sign in to iCloud with your Apple ID.
  4. Choose a backup. ...
  5. When asked, sign in with your Apple ID to restore your apps and purchases.
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How do I transfer everything from my old phone to my new phone?

  1. Turn on your new device.
  2. Tap Start.
  3. When asked, make sure you connect to a Wi-Fi network.
  4. Choose to copy apps and data from your old device. Recommended: If you have a cable to connect your devices, follow the on-screen instructions to copy your data. ...
  5. Check your texts, photos, and videos.
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Why did my apps not transfer to new iPhone?

Go to have a check if your iCloud storage is full. If your iCloud storage is full, the apps may not be included in this version of iCloud backup, let alone transfer them to your new iPhone. On your previous iPhone, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Manage Storage to view your available iCloud backup.
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What happens if I put my old SIM card in my new iPhone?

You can move your sim and use the phone as you use your phone. But the sim does not contain the data stored on your phone, so none of your contacts, apps, accounts etc., will transfer because you put the sim in. Make sure you backup your current phone. And restore the new phone from the backup from your old phone.
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How long should it take to set up a new iPhone?

It depends on how many of the steps you skip, if you restore it from an iCloud backup, and how many times you have set up an iPhone before. It would probably take about 45 minutes for all the apps from an iCloud backup and the setup process to be complete.
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Why does iPhone 12 take so long to set up?

If iPhone 12 is stuck on setup screen., then it's likely that your Wi-Fi connection is either not strong enough or not working at all. So, you must try to connect to an alternate and reliable Wi-Fi connection and continue the prices. To do that: Ensure that the Wi-Fi is working by checking it on any other device.
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How do I get my old pictures from iCloud?

How to access iCloud Photos on Android
  1. Open up Chrome and navigate to www.icloud.com. Chrome is likely your default browser. ...
  2. Tap the More option. Click on the three-dot icon at the top right corner and select Desktop site from the list.
  3. Sign in. ...
  4. Tap the Photos icon. ...
  5. Make a new album if you need to.
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Can I restore my iPhone without resetting it?

Yes, there is. With the help of an iPhone data recovery software tool like EaseUS MobiSaver, you can restore your iOS device from an iCloud backup without reset. It could scan the iCloud backup and list content it finds. Afterward, you can select the files you want to restore and save them to your computer.
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How do I recover data from iCloud?

In iCloud Drive on iCloud.com, click Recently Deleted in the bottom-right corner of the window. Click Recover All, or select each file you want to recover, then click Recover.
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Will I lose my photos if I get a new iPhone?

Choose “transfer from iPhone” and connect the iPhones to the same Wi-Fi network. All of your settings, messages, pictures, videos and more will be sent from the old iPhone to the new one.
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