Setting up a new phone

Setting up a new phone goes smoothly when you do things in the right order. That way your data, apps and accounts come with you.

You will need

• New phone and charger
• SIM card or eSIM
• Old phone
• Wi-Fi connection
• Google or Apple account and password

Steps

1. Back up your old phone

   Make sure the data on your old phone has been backed up to the cloud before the transfer.

2. Charge the batteries

3. Move the SIM card

4. Switch on and connect to Wi-Fi

5. Transfer your data

6. Sign in to your apps

7. Move your authenticator app

8. Wipe the old phone

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