Set up your new iOS or iPadOS device from a backup of your previous iPhone or iPad.
Before you begin
Make sure that you have a backup of your device.
Have your Apple ID and password ready.
Transfer your SIM card from your iPhone, iPad, or eSIM. If your new device needs a different SIM card than what you have, contact your carrier.
Make sure that you have a backup of your previous device. If you purchased a new iPhone or iPad, you may be eligible for temporary iCloud storage.
Select a method
Next, select one of these transfer methods.
Quick Start: Use your iPhone or iPad to automatically set up a new device.
iCloud: Transfer your data and purchased content to your new device from your previous device's iCloud backup.
Apple Devices app, iTunes, or the Finder: Transfer your data and purchased content to your new device from a backup you made with the Apple Devices app, iTunes, or the Finder.
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