If I delete a backup on iCloud, will that erase the data from that backup on my phone?

I had to get a replacement iPhone 5 because of a faulty power button on my first one. In order to keep my data, I used iCloud to backup my phone and transfer it to the replacement. Now I have a backup of my old phone and the replacement and that really limits my available space. (1) Is there a way to merge these together? (2) If I delete the old backup, will the data transferred from it be deleted on the replacement? Sorry if this is confusing and thanks in advance for any helpful information.

You can't merge backups. Also, deleting a backup only permanently deletes it from iCloud; it doesn't do anything to the data currently on the phone. If you no longer need your old backup go ahead and delete it.

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How to change iCloud accounts on an iPhone without erasing the data from the cloud?

Long story short I am using my sister's iPhone while mine is being repaired. My data from my iPhone is synced with my own iCloud account. My sister and my dad are on the same iCloud account, except I need to put my data on her phone, except it will not let me change the account on the iPhone without deleting my dad's iCloud account. How can I make this work?

Deleting the iCloud account on your phone only deletes it from your phone, not from iCloud. The account an it's data will not be touched, and your father's phone will not be effected by this. Just go to Settings>iCloud and tap Delete Account, then sign back in using your Account.

Can I use iTunes backup/restore or iCloud to 'mash' together the data from two iPhones? In particular, the pictures and notes are of importance. Background: iPhone 4 died, bought new 4S while other was being repaired. Need to keep all data from both.

Thanks in advance!

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Sorry I wrote the question in the title!!
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