Can I activate add back up my information to a new device without going to the store?

[Vondergraf]

In order to bypass going to the Apple store, my thought was to:

Backup our old phones on iTunes

Purchase and activate new phones at a Verizon store (keeping the same phone numbers)

Restore the backup on the new phones

Will that work?  We want to make sure we don't lose our contacts, photos and music.

[mama23dogs · Accepted solution]

Your thinking is correct.

things to keep in mind:    The new phone must have enough storage to accommodate the restore of data.   ( if you filled up a 32  GB 4S, you should get a 32 GB iPhone 6)

When you activate with iTunes, you will be prompted to restore as "new with backup from....." Your old iPhone.

Enjoy the new phone!

[Vondergraf]

Thanks!

[mama23dogs]

Your welcome!