With every iOS update, Apple pushes out significant improvements that make iPhone data migration a cakewalk. It also ensures that all your contacts, settings, messages, photos, apps, etc. are seamlessly carried over to your new device safely. There are 3 ways to move your data from an old iPhone to the new one:
How to use Quick Start to transfer data to new iPhoneTransfer your data to new iPhone using iCloudHow to use iTunes or Finder to transfer your data to new iPhone
Before you begin
Understand the process: The first two methods explained in this guide involve the direct transfer of data from an old to new iPhone. With the other two methods, you have to make a backup of the current device and then restore it on the new iPhone.If you have an Apple Watch: Make sure you unpair it from the old iPhone. Unpairing will automatically back up your watch. This makes it easy to restore after you pair it with the new iPhone.
How to use Quick Start to transfer data to new iPhone
Transfer your data directly to new iPhone wirelessly or using a cable
This is just another option utilizing the prior method. If your current iPhone and new iPhone are both using iOS 12 or later (which in most cases it will be), you can use iPhone migration. It lets you transfer directly from an old iPhone to a new one wirelessly or by connecting both devices together with cables and adapters. You cannot use either iPhone until the process completes. Things needed for Wired Transfer:
Lightning to USB 3 Camera AdapterLightning to USB Cable12W or higher charger
Initial Steps for Wired Transfer:
Connect the Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter through its Lightning port to the 12W or higher power adapter.Next, connect the Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter to your old iPhone.Finally, plug the Lightning cable to your new iPhone and its USB port to the Camera Adapter.
Steps for iPhone data migration (Both Wireless and Wired Transfer):
Transfer your data to new iPhone using iCloud
Let’s back up the old device first:
How to use iTunes or Finder to transfer data to new iPhone
Backup old iPhone to computer: In my opinion, this is the best, fastest, and most reliable method to move data from an old iPhone to a new iPhone. Similar to the iCloud transfer method, this too has two processes: First is to backup your old iPhone to a computer. The second is to restore the backup to the new iPhone. Keep the device connected to the computer until the restore process completes. Next, your iPhone will download all apps, music, etc. over Wi-Fi. It’ll take time, depending on your internet speed and the size of your library. That’s all! Signing off… This is how you can transfer data from an old iPhone to a new iPhone. You can also use these methods to set up your existing iPhone after a full restore. I hope this guide was helpful. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask in the comments section below. You may also like to read:
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