Got an iPhone Duo Coming? Do These 7 Things First!, by Chris Makes It Click on YouTube. 9 min 27 s.
- Video length
- 9 min 27 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Update your current iPhone to the latest iOS the night before your new phone arrives. Go to Settings, General, Software Update and install anything waiting.
Check your iCloud backup space. Apple gives a free temporary iCloud allowance when you buy a new device, so claim it and run a fresh backup under Settings, your name, iCloud, iCloud Backup.
Plan the transfer. Decide whether you will use Quick Start by holding the two phones together or restore from an iCloud backup. Make sure both phones are charged and on Wi-Fi.
Do not wipe or reset your trade-in phone yet. Keep it working until the new phone is set up and you have confirmed your photos, messages and apps all arrived.
Buy a case before the phone lands, especially for a folding model. Pick one that protects the hinge and outer screen, and check it fits your exact model.
Decide on AppleCare+ before or at checkout. Compare the monthly and upfront prices against your repair risk, and note the deadline for adding it after purchase.
If your delivery date slipped, keep your preorder spot and set a reminder to check for earlier shipping. Do not cancel and reorder unless you are sure of the new date.
Tips and common mistakes
Run the final backup the night before delivery so the restore is as fresh as possible.
Keep your old phone signed in and charged until the transfer is fully done.
Check that your photos are actually in iCloud, not just on the device, before you reset anything.
Write down your Apple ID password and any two-factor codes before you start.
Questions
Do I need to erase my old iPhone before the new one arrives?
No. Wait until the new phone is set up and you have checked that your data transferred. Then erase the old phone before trading it in.
What is the free temporary iCloud storage?
Apple offers a temporary iCloud backup allowance when you set up a new device, so you can back up your old phone without buying more storage. Claim it during setup.
Should I use Quick Start or restore from backup?
Quick Start copies data directly between the phones and is usually fastest. Restoring from an iCloud backup works well if the phones cannot be together.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
