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Why should I encrypt my data when I switch to a new iPhone?

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Josef Storzi is an Apple and Mobile Phone Repair Specialist and the Owner of Imobile LA, a mobile phone repair company based in Los Angeles, California. Josef specializes in repairing screens, charging ports, batteries, water damage, speakers, and microphones on all mobile phone brands including Apple, Samsung, LG, Nokia, and Sony. He also specializes in tablet, laptop, and computer repairs as well as the pros and cons of recent mobile software updates.

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I recommend encrypting the backup for two reasons. The first is security. The second is that certain data requires encryption in order to be backed up. Without encryption, this data will be skipped.

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How do I download iTunes to a PC?

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Go to apple.com/iTunes. If you're on Windows 8 or above, you may click "Get it from Microsoft." If you are on Windows 7 or lower, scroll down to where it says "Looking for other versions?" and click on WIndows.

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My friend and I want to swap iPhones. How do we switch all data between the two phones?

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Back up your data, erase the phones, swap SIM cards, and restore the backed up data.

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What do I do with my old iPhone after the data is transferred to the new one?

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If it is not too old, you can trade it in for credit toward the price of your new phone. You can also use it as an iPod for yourself or your kids.

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How do I clear my old iPhone?

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Go to Settings and there should be a button that says you can restore the phone to its factory settings.

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What about the PAC code?

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You have to get this from your mobile phone carrier. This is only needed if you want to change your phone number or change your mobile carrier.

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Is it necessary to change the SIM card from iPhone 4 to iPhone 6?

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You should get a new one. The iPhone 4 and 4S have different sized cards compared to the newer models.

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How do I remove the SIM card from my iPhone?

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Remove the case from your phone. Bend a paper clip into a straight line and insert the end of it into the tiny hole on the right side of your phone. The SIM card should pop out.

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At what point do I swap the SIM from the old to the new phone?

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After it's all backed up, power down your old phone, take the SIM out, put it in the new one, and power the new one on. Then begin the setup process.

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My iPhone accidentally took a dive into the pool. It doesn't power on at all. How do I transfer from the cloud to the new iPhone?

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You can get a data recovery tool or use an old backup. Or maybe if you have iCloud your data is already there.

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How do I transfer from my content from an LG phone to an iPhone that was given to me?

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Download a content transfer app from your provide. Then you can transfer your contacts and photos.

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Do I have to reset the phone if I'm just switching SIM cards?

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No, you don't have to. You can just ask for a unlock code and put the "unsupported SIM" inside.

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For a new iPhone 6s, I had to update the software first. How do I now load everything from my old phone onto the new one? I backed it up on the Cloud.

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Update it and then erase all content and settings. You should be able to go back into your data.

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