Exchange data between two iphones

My mom has the 13 pro max, but she wants my 11 due to the size. That means I would get her 13, but I’m not sure if there is a way to exchange data between two iphones.

iPhone 13 Pro Max

Posted on Nov 8, 2022 5:35 AM

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Posted on Nov 9, 2022 5:42 PM

Hi, na_04.


There wouldn't be a way to directly swap the data on both devices. What you'll want to do, is make a backup of each device on either iCloud or using a computer, erase each device, then restore your mother's backup to the iPhone 11 and your backup to the iPhone 13.


You will also need to swap the SIM cards or eSIM from one device from the other: Remove or switch the SIM card in your iPhone


You can follow each of these articles in order to complete the steps:


Back up iPhone


Erase iPhone


Restore your iPhone from a backup


Cheers.

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Nov 9, 2022 5:42 PM in response to na_04

Hi, na_04.


There wouldn't be a way to directly swap the data on both devices. What you'll want to do, is make a backup of each device on either iCloud or using a computer, erase each device, then restore your mother's backup to the iPhone 11 and your backup to the iPhone 13.


You will also need to swap the SIM cards or eSIM from one device from the other: Remove or switch the SIM card in your iPhone


You can follow each of these articles in order to complete the steps:


Back up iPhone


Erase iPhone


Restore your iPhone from a backup


Cheers.

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