New phone setup after losing your old phone
Use this when replacing a lost phone rather than upgrading normally. Focus first on account security and restoring only what you need.
On this list
Contact the carrier to suspend the lost phone if needed
Mark the lost device in Find My iPhone or Find My Device
Change the primary email password
Change passwords for banking and payment apps
Review recent account sign-ins
Set up the replacement phone passcode
Enroll fingerprint or face unlock
Sign in to Apple Account or Google Account
Restore from the latest trusted backup
Transfer the phone number or activate a new SIM
Re-add mobile wallet cards through official verification
Set up authenticator app access
Enable Find My iPhone or Find My Device on the replacement
Add emergency contacts and medical ID
Review restored app permissions
Install system updates
Test calls, texts, mobile data, and voicemail
Keep carrier and insurance claim reference numbers
FAQ
Who is "New phone setup after losing your old phone" for?
Use this when replacing a lost phone rather than upgrading normally. Focus first on account security and restoring only what you need.
What do I need to get for "New phone setup after losing your old phone"?
This list has 18 items, including Contact the carrier to suspend the lost phone if needed, Mark the lost device in Find My iPhone or Find My Device, Change the primary email password, and Change passwords for banking and payment apps. Cross off what you already own, then get the rest.
Do I need every item on "New phone setup after losing your old phone"?
No. Use it as a starting checklist for New phone setup after losing your old phone. Cross off what you already have—often that includes Contact the carrier to suspend the lost phone if needed—and add anything your situation still needs.
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