How can I retrieve an iCloud from a device I no longer own

In old iPhone that is not in your possession , a passcode Set a passcode on iPhone - Apple Support should be enabled , if passcode was not enabled the person who now owe , can access the iPhone and delete iCloud data directly from the device .

You have to set up new iPhone Set up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Set up iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Sign in with your Apple ID - Apple Support

And turn on applications box Set up iCloud on all your devices - Apple Support

Note : you have to use same Apple ID and password and account credentials of your old iPhone and sign in new iPhone

Bodyrock1 wrote:

Iphone7

What do you mean retrieve an icloud.

You either backup/sync your data to the cloud, which one did you do?

I’m not able to retrieve any photo from a cloud account I still can get texts and emails from????

please help