{"id":20530,"date":"2020-09-05T23:18:12","date_gmt":"2020-09-05T23:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rbsitsoftwaresolution.com\/blog\/planning-to-buy-an-iphone-12-3-ways-to-prepare-your-phone-now.html"},"modified":"2020-09-05T23:18:12","modified_gmt":"2020-09-05T23:18:12","slug":"planning-to-buy-an-iphone-12-3-ways-to-prepare-your-phone-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rbsitsoftwaresolution.in\/blog\/planning-to-buy-an-iphone-12-3-ways-to-prepare-your-phone-now.html","title":{"rendered":"Planning to buy an iPhone 12? 3 ways to prepare your phone now"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Get ready for the iPhone 12 now, instead of waiting until the last minute.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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September is known for pumpkin spice lattes, fall weather and new iPhones ($699 at Amazon<\/a>)<\/span>. This year, however, it looks like we’ll have to wait a little longer for Apple’s new phones<\/span>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Current rumors point to several new iPhone 12 models<\/span>, with a new design (a dark blue color!?), 5G connectivity and improved performance.\u00a0<\/p>\n

With this year’s launch likely taking place in October, or possibly even later, you have some extra time to prepare accordingly. Below are some steps you can, and should, take today to get ready for your next upgrade.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Triage your apps and photos<\/h2>\n

This isn’t a fun task, I admit, but it’s a necessary one. Sit down and go through all of the apps installed on your phone, deleting the apps you no longer use<\/span>. Then, go through the Photos app and delete all of the random screenshots, photos and videos you’ve held onto for no reason.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Your iPhone will feel less cluttered, and you’ll free up storage space, and in turn, lower the amount of space you’ll need to back up your phone. Another benefit is that it will take less time to restore your new iPhone when you’re setting it up.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Get rid of the clutter.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Make sure your phone is getting backed up<\/h2>\n

It’s easy to ignore the messages letting you know you’re out of iCloud storage space and that your phone is no longer being backed up, but you’ll wish you had a backup plan when it comes time to switch phones.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you’re out of iCloud storage space, you have a few options: Pay for more storage, change what gets backed up or use your computer to create a backup.\u00a0<\/p>\n

We have a guide that walks you through all of those iPhone backup options<\/span>, along with all the pros and cons of each option.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Don’t wait for your new iPhone to show up before tackling backups. If you’re like me, you’ll get impatient and set up your phone without restoring it, causing headaches and costing you more time in the end.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The iPhone 12 will surely launch with iOS 14 already installed.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Part of an upgrade program? Check your status<\/h2>\n

If you’re using an upgrade program from Apple or your carrier, it’s a good idea to check how many payments you have left before you’re eligible to upgrade your iPhone.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I purchased an iPhone 11 Pro Max<\/span> on launch day through Apple’s upgrade program, and I’m already eligible to upgrade because I’ve made the required 12 monthly device payments. With the iPhone 12 launching a few weeks later than normal, you may be in the same situation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you bought your phone from a carrier on a payment plan, sign in to your account or call customer support to check your eligibility. If you bought your phone through Apple’s upgrade program, you can use the Apple Store<\/a> app on your phone to check your status.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Depending on when you upgraded to your current iPhone, you may have to make another payment (or more) before you can upgrade. Knowing what that amount is now will help you budget for the upcoming upgrade.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The new iPhone will launch with iOS 14<\/span>, currently in beta<\/span>. There are plenty of new and exciting features<\/span> in the update that will also make its official debut this fall. My personal favorite so far? The redesigned homescreen, complete with widgets<\/span>.<\/p>\n

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