iPhone 13 mini Can you use an old iphone for instant replacement backup?

[Marty_Macfly]

Hi All.



Worse case scenario:
The new iPhone 13 gets damaged, and needs to be sent away for a repair - What do you do in the interval, before you get a replacement iPhone 13?



Instant temporary phone replacement?:

2 Questions:

Q1) Could I simply stick a working SIM into the old iPhone, and start using that iPhone?

Q2) Also, if I keep my old SE2020 iCloud sync'ed up - Is that all the basic data I would need for calls, emails, notes etc?
- Or would I be missing other important 'Apple' data?
- I have been using iPhones since the 3GS, so I've got my diary and address book, Notes etc. all in the apple eco system.



Hope you can advise.

Martin

 

[steelhauler34]

You can absolutely just swap your sim into another phone as long as it is compatible with the network you are on

 

[now i see it]

and if both phones have everything synced to iCloud- then they’ll both have the identical data on them since the data is actually on iCloud and not the phones.

 

[Marty_Macfly]

and if both phones have everything synced to iCloud- then they’ll both have the identical data on them since the data is actually on iCloud and not the phones.

Thanks - that's really good to know.


I normally run my iPhones into the ground before getting a new one. So it is a real luxury to still have a decent working one in the house as a backup.

If I do finally take the plunge for an expensive iPhone 13 mini - I won't worry so much if something goes astray and it needs to be sent away.

Best Wishes

Martin

 

[Reno Raines]

Absolutely. I have done it many times.

 

[The Game 161]

I plan to get the SE if it's cheaper and have it as my backup phone. I tend to sell my iPhone a few months before the new one to get more value so will use the backup for those two months.