- Use Quick Start<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 if your old iPhone runs iOS 11 or later, you can just place both devices close to each other to automatically set up your new iPhone.<\/li>
- Transfer your data with iCloud<\/strong>\u2014 you can create an iCloud backup on your old iPhone and then use it while setting up your new device. All you need is a Wi-Fi connection; you don\u2019t have to bother with plugging your iPhone into a computer.<\/li>
- Restore your iPhone from iTunes<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 use your Mac or PC to create an iTunes backup. Then, you\u2019ll need to connect your new iPhone to the same computer to transfer your data.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
How to switch iPhones using Quick Start<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- Bring your old and new iPhone close to each other. Make sure Bluetooth on your old device is on.<\/li>
- Turn on your new iPhone.<\/li>
- Your old iPhone shows the Quick Start screen offering you to set up a new device. Tap Continue<\/strong>.<\/li>
- An animation will appear on your new iPhone. Hold your old device over the new one to scan this image.<\/li>
- After your iPhones are connected, wait till the data and settings migrate between devices. Keep both iPhones close to each other.<\/li>
- When prompted, enter the passcode from your old iPhone on your new one as well as your Apple ID password.<\/li>
- Set up Touch ID or Face ID on your new iPhone.<\/li>
- Select if you\u2019d like to restore data from the most recent iCloud backup or backup your old device now and then restore information.<\/li>
- Next, you can change your preferences related to location, Apple Pay, Siri, etc. By default, these settings are the same as on your old device. You\u2019ll also be able to adjust them later in the Settings app.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Now, all your contacts, photos, settings, and other data have moved to your new iPhone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to transfer data from your old iPhone to a new one with iCloud <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- Connect your old iPhone to Wi-Fi.<\/li>
- Open the Settings<\/strong> app.<\/li>
- Tap [your name] > iCloud<\/strong>.<\/li>
- Select iCloud Backup<\/strong>.<\/li>
- Tap Back Up Now<\/strong>.<\/li>
- Wait until the backup process completes. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOnce you have a backup, it\u2019s time to pick out your new iPhone and start setting it up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Turn on your new iPhone.\u00a0<\/li>
- Select your country and language.<\/li>
- Follow the onscreen instructions to connect to Wi-Fi, set up Touch or Face ID, and create a passcode.<\/li>
- Once you reach the\u00a0Apps & Data<\/strong>\u00a0screen, tap\u00a0Restore from iCloud backup<\/strong>.<\/li>
- Sign in with your Apple ID.<\/li>
- When asked, select the backup you\u2019ve just made on your old iPhone.<\/li>
- Wait for your data to transfer from your old to new iPhone.<\/li>
- Complete the rest of the onscreen setup steps.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
How to transfer data from your old iPhone to a new one using iTunes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes<\/a> on your Mac or PC.<\/li>
- Open iTunes.<\/li>
- Plug your old iPhone into your computer.<\/li>
- If there\u2019s a pop-up message asking for access to your iPhone, follow the onscreen steps.<\/li>
- Select your iPhone on the top toolbar.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n- If you want to transfer your Health and Activity data as well as saved passwords, click Encrypt backup<\/strong>.<\/li>
- Create a password for your backup.<\/li>
- Click Back Up Now<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOnce your backup is ready, put your old device aside. Now, you can transfer data to new iPhone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Turn on your new iPhone. You\u2019ll see the \u201cHello\u201d screen.<\/li>
- Follow the setup steps until you reach the Apps & Data<\/strong> screen.<\/li>
- Tap Restore from iTunes Backup<\/strong>.<\/li>
- Plug your new iPhone into the computer you used to back up your previous device.<\/li>
- Open iTunes and select your new iPhone at the top left of the screen.<\/li>
- Click Restore Backup<\/strong>.<\/li>
- Select your most recent backup.<\/li>
- If your backup is encrypted, enter your password.<\/li>
- Keep your iPhone connected to iTunes and Wi-Fi until the transfer finishes.<\/li>
- Complete the rest of the setup steps on your iPhone.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Ref: https:\/\/readdle.com\/blog\/transfer-data-from-old-to-new-iphone<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Tap Restore from iTunes Backup<\/strong>.<\/li>
- Tap [your name] > iCloud<\/strong>.<\/li>
- Transfer your data with iCloud<\/strong>\u2014 you can create an iCloud backup on your old iPhone and then use it while setting up your new device. All you need is a Wi-Fi connection; you don\u2019t have to bother with plugging your iPhone into a computer.<\/li>