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Unintended 'Ready for your new iPhone' message in settings

So in my settings it says “Ready for your new iPhone


Your data is ready to be moved to your new iPhone. This iCloud backup will be deleted in 19 days”


and I don’t have a new phone and idk what to do can someone help


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iPhone 11, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 18, 2025 7:39 PM

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User profile for user: SravanKrA
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Posted on Jan 18, 2025 10:01 PM

You or any other person who may have access to your device may have inadvertently tapped "Get Started". See the image below


By going to Settings > General, Scrolled down and tap Transfer or Reset [Device], Under "Prepare for New [Device]", tapped Get Started.


Source: Get temporary iCloud storage when you buy a new iPhone or iPad - Apple Support (IN)



If you feel an unauthorized person/app is remotely using, controlling or monitoring your device, then that is possible only if you have done one or more of the following Don'ts...


  1. Don't hand over an iPhone to kids or to a stranger without Enabling Guided Access
  2. Don't share Apple IDs
  3. Don't Jailbreak
  4. Don't share sensitive information pertaining to your device
  5. Don't give in to Phishing
  6. Don't plug in your device in Airports and Public places through third-party cables and trust the device. Beware of Juice Jacking. (Especially in India)
  7. Don't leave your iPhone unlocked and unattended in public places like offices, schools, malls, etc.


If one of the above is true then quickly change the Apple ID Password and Return iPhone settings to their defaults.

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Jan 18, 2025 10:01 PM in response to Howtocanceltransfers

You or any other person who may have access to your device may have inadvertently tapped "Get Started". See the image below


By going to Settings > General, Scrolled down and tap Transfer or Reset [Device], Under "Prepare for New [Device]", tapped Get Started.


Source: Get temporary iCloud storage when you buy a new iPhone or iPad - Apple Support (IN)



If you feel an unauthorized person/app is remotely using, controlling or monitoring your device, then that is possible only if you have done one or more of the following Don'ts...


  1. Don't hand over an iPhone to kids or to a stranger without Enabling Guided Access
  2. Don't share Apple IDs
  3. Don't Jailbreak
  4. Don't share sensitive information pertaining to your device
  5. Don't give in to Phishing
  6. Don't plug in your device in Airports and Public places through third-party cables and trust the device. Beware of Juice Jacking. (Especially in India)
  7. Don't leave your iPhone unlocked and unattended in public places like offices, schools, malls, etc.


If one of the above is true then quickly change the Apple ID Password and Return iPhone settings to their defaults.

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