Had an iPhone and you just upgraded it to an advanced iPhone? You’ll surely need all your data, contacts, apps, and settings from your old iPhone. There are a few ways we have brought to you today to easily transfer all your data.
As a result, you’ll get the same iPhone with all your files and apps in place. At the same time, it will be a new, more beautiful and powerful device.
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How to transfer files from old iPhone device to new iPhone device
Three ways to transfer everything from iPhone to iPhone:
- If your old iPhone runs iOS 11 or later, you can just place both your old iPhone and new iPhone devices close to each other to automatically set up your new iPhone.
Note; iOS 11 is the eleventh major release of the iOS mobile operating system developed by Apple Inc., being the successor to iOS 10 and was succeeded by iOS 12. It was announced at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference on June 5, 2017, and released on September 19, 2017 and was succeeded by iOS 12 on September 17, 2018.
- 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’t have to bother with plugging your iPhone into a computer.
- Use your Mac or PC to create an iTunes backup. Then, you’ll need to connect your new iPhone to the same computer to transfer your data.
With these three major ways to transfer all files and data from your old to your new iPhone without any problems, you'll need a couple of things to proceed with these instructions. These are;
Requirements;
- Old iPhone device
- New iPhone device
- Internet connection or Wi-Fi connection
- Mac or PC with iTunes
- How to switch iPhones using Quick Start
- On the Bluetooth on your old device and bring your old iPhone close to your new iPhone.
- Turn on your new iPhone.
- Immediately you on the new device, your old iPhone will show the Quick Start screen offering you to set up a new device. Then you just tap on it to Continue.
- An animation code will appear on your new iPhone. Hold your old device over the new one to scan this image.
- After your iPhones are connected, wait till the data and settings migrate between devices.
Note: Keep both iPhones close to each other to ensure a connection and a strong connection for a faster transfer.
When the transfer is done, enter the exact passcode from your old iPhone on your new one as well as your Apple ID password.
Set up Touch ID or Face ID on your new iPhone.
Select if you’d like to restore data from the most recent iCloud backup or backup your old device now and then restore the backed up information.
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’ll also be able to adjust them later in the Settings app.
Now, all your contacts, photos, settings, and other data have moved to your new iPhone.
2. How to transfer data from your old iPhone to a new one with iCloud
- Connect your old iPhone to a Wi-Fi connection.
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap [your name] then tap on iCloud.
- Select iCloud Backup. and then Back Up Now.
- Wait until the backup process completes.
Once you have a backup, keep your old iPhone and start setting it up:
Turn on your new iPhone.
Select your country and language and follow the onscreen instructions to connect to Wi-Fi
Set up Touch or Face ID, and create a passcode.
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Once you reach the Apps & Data screen, tap Restore from iCloud backup.
Sign in with your Apple ID.
When asked, select the backup you’ve just made on your old iPhone. (you can change the back up file name so that you can easily remember the file).
Wait for your data to transfer from your old to new iPhone.
Complete the rest of the onscreen setup steps and your phone is ready to use.
3. How to transfer data from your old iPhone to a new one using iTunes
Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes on your Mac or PC.
- Plug your old iPhone into your computer and open iTunes.
- If there’s a pop-up message asking for access to your iPhone, accept the access and follow the onscreen steps.
- Select your iPhone on the top toolbar.
- If you want to transfer your Health and Activity data as well as saved passwords, click Encrypt backup.
- Create a password for your backup and backup.
Once your backup is ready, turn to your new iPhone:
- Turn on your iPhone and follow the setup steps until you reach the Apps & Data screen.
- Tap Restore from iTunes Backup.
- Plug your new iPhone into the same computer you used to backup your previous device.
- Open iTunes and select your new iPhone at the top left of the screen as shown on the picture above.
- Click Restore Backup. Then select the backup file u just backed up with your old iPhone
- At times, the backup file is encrypted but don't bother, just enter your password and continue your backup.
- Do not disconnect your phone from iTunes and from the Wi-Fi until the transfer is done.
- Complete the rest of the setup steps on your iPhone.
Conclusion
We just brought to you some easy steps for you to back up your data from your old iPhone to your new iPhone. So you can now use these methods and enjoy your new iPhone without any loss of files or data. Enjoy your new phone.
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