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yeahtyeaht

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Oct 26, 2012
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I bought the 16 PM and always do a clean install without restoring a backup when I get a new device.

Now there's a problem. After setting up my new iPhone won't sync absolutely nothing. No photos (it says "Syncing with iCloud" but nothing happens), no health data (app is stuck at the welcome screen when opening the app first time), files in iCloud Drive don't sync and also nothing with Safari. I can't even sign out from my Apple Account in the settings.

Restored the device twice via DFU mode and updated iOS to the newest version.
 
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3Rock

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Aug 25, 2021
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I used iCloud to restore my device from my iPhone 12 to a iPhone 16 Pro. Everything went smoothly. Perhaps someone can come by and tell you what happened to yours or you can call Apple support.
 

yeahtyeaht

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Oct 26, 2012
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I used iCloud to restore my device from my iPhone 12 to a iPhone 16 Pro. Everything went smoothly. Perhaps someone can come by and tell you what happened to yours or you can call Apple support.
Called the Apple Support and they told me to wait 24 hours and get back to them if it still doesn't work.

I also tried restoring the new iPhone with iCloud and restored everything successfully but it didn't sync new photos that I took with the 16 PM to my other devices. There are definitely some weird things going on with my 16 PM and iCloud. My 13 still works flawlessly.
 

3Rock

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Aug 25, 2021
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Give it just a little bit more time (do a reset) then go ahead and call Apple again. You can still exchange this one if it’s booked. Good luck to you. I’ve had no problems in the transfer and with my photos as well being synced. Something must be wrong.
 

yeahtyeaht

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Original poster
Oct 26, 2012
602
624
Germany
Give it just a little bit more time (do a reset) then go ahead and call Apple again. You can still exchange this one if it’s booked. Good luck to you. I’ve had no problems in the transfer and with my photos as well being synced. Something must be wrong.
Thanks I'll give it little time.

Reseted, plugged in and I'll see if there's some progress a few hours later.
 
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