Originally Posted by
Alex Rodriguez Jr. Does a clean install using your Apple ID automatically download apps and restore things stored on iCloud, such as texts? I would like to do a clean install (going from the 6 Plus to the X), but I don't want to manually install all apps, move over my texts, and rearrange my home screen.
A clean install means manually selecting which apps to download again, manually reconfiguring your messages/texts, home screen arrangements, etc. Its basicly starting from scratch with a new phone. Using your Apple ID just means you have access to all your purchased items so you can download them now.
To get back your phone to where it sounds like you want to be, you would be doing a restore from your icloud backup rather than a clean install.