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how do i get my pictures and old text back on my new phone

i lost my phone and ordered a new phone and forgot my password now i have reset my password but how do i get my old text pictures and apps back


iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Jan 13, 2022 5:17 PM

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Posted on Jan 13, 2022 5:30 PM

tfrobins Said:

"how do i get my pictures and old text back on my new phone: i lost my phone and ordered a new phone and forgot my password now i have reset my password but how do i get my old text pictures and apps back"

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Getting Apps:

  • Redownload the apps from the App Store.
  • IF you cannot use it, then contact the Developer, letting them know that you lost your iPhone, and that you want to use the subscription on anew device.


Getting Photos:

A. Sync through iCloud:

Was Photos enabled in iCloud Settings on this iPhone? If so, enable Photos in iCloud on your other Apple devices, and see if the data shows up. If your iPhone has Photos synced with iCloud, then they should pop right up.

Enabling iCloud Photos on an iPhone:

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: Your Name (Top Item)
  3. Tap: iCloud
  4. Tap: Photos (so that it is green)

Other Things to Try:

A. Start here: If you're Missing Photos or Videos in the Photos app - Apple Support

B. Check iCloud, Directly:

Go here, and see if they reside in iCloud: https://www.icloud.com/photos

C. Where Else to Check:

  1. PC
  2. PDA
  3. eMail
  4. Mac Device
  5. Cloud Storage
  6. Android Phone
  7. USB Flash Drive
  8. External Hard drive
  9. Secure Digital Card
  10. Compact Flash Card
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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jan 13, 2022 5:30 PM in response to tfrobins

tfrobins Said:

"how do i get my pictures and old text back on my new phone: i lost my phone and ordered a new phone and forgot my password now i have reset my password but how do i get my old text pictures and apps back"

-------


Getting Apps:

  • Redownload the apps from the App Store.
  • IF you cannot use it, then contact the Developer, letting them know that you lost your iPhone, and that you want to use the subscription on anew device.


Getting Photos:

A. Sync through iCloud:

Was Photos enabled in iCloud Settings on this iPhone? If so, enable Photos in iCloud on your other Apple devices, and see if the data shows up. If your iPhone has Photos synced with iCloud, then they should pop right up.

Enabling iCloud Photos on an iPhone:

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: Your Name (Top Item)
  3. Tap: iCloud
  4. Tap: Photos (so that it is green)

Other Things to Try:

A. Start here: If you're Missing Photos or Videos in the Photos app - Apple Support

B. Check iCloud, Directly:

Go here, and see if they reside in iCloud: https://www.icloud.com/photos

C. Where Else to Check:

  1. PC
  2. PDA
  3. eMail
  4. Mac Device
  5. Cloud Storage
  6. Android Phone
  7. USB Flash Drive
  8. External Hard drive
  9. Secure Digital Card
  10. Compact Flash Card

how do i get my pictures and old text back on my new phone

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