How to transfer iPhone data to a new iPhone

Use these straightforward instructions to learn how to move data from one iPhone to another.

If you possess an Apple smartphone, learning how to transfer data from iPhone to iPhone is crucial.
You’ll need to know how to transfer all of your current data to your new smartphone whether you recently changed contracts and obtained a brand-new iPhone or you inherited an older one.

Thankfully, Apple has put a lot of effort into making data transfer from iPhone to iPhone quick and easy.
One of the reasons we frequently think of iPhones as some of the greatest phones available is because of this sort of user experience.
There are also several methods to proceed, including wired using a PC or wireless via iCloud.

Make sure your iPhone is updated to the most recent version of iOS and that you have backed it up before you begin.

Set up your iPhone for data transmission

Apple developed a feature that enables data transmission from iPhone to iPhone simpler with iOS 15.
To make the process as simple as possible, it’s called Prepare for New iPhone and offers free temporary storage space in iCloud for 21 days.

This avoids having to pay for additional storage as long as you move your data to your new iPhone within 21 days after initiating the procedure.
If you feel that is insufficient, you can ask for an additional 21 days.
Here is how to make advantage of this function.

1. First, select General from Settings.
2. Next, go to the screen’s bottom and select Transfer or Reset iPhone.
3. At the top of the screen, you’ll see the Prepare for New iPhone function.
4. Select Get Started.
5. Tap Continue once you’ve finished reading.

Then, you could be prompted to select Turn on Backup to Transfer, unless iCloud Backup is already turned on.
Tap Done after selecting Move All App Data with iCloud.
Data and applications will begin to upload to iCloud.
On the main Settings page, you can monitor the backup status.

How to use iCloud to copy data from one iPhone to another

Having a backup of your device can provide you peace of mind, even if you are not wanting to transfer data from one iPhone to another right away.
The benefit is that the data may be securely stored in iCloud and is available for transfer whenever you need it.

1. First, open the Settings app, choose your name from the list at the top, and then select iCloud.
2. Choose which applications to utilize iCloud by going through the list of services and making your decision.
   Depending on the available choice, tap and choose On or Off or press a toggle.
   Remember that free iCloud accounts are limited to 5GB of storage.
   Tap Manage Storage if you’d want more.
   Once you’ve selected Change Storage Plan, you may pay for 50GB, 200GB, or 2TB of storage.
   If you wish to back up your entire iPhone to iCloud, you will need to increase the amount of space you utilize.
3. Automatic backups are a possibility.
   Just toggle it on by tapping iCloud Backup.
   Additionally, you may instantly backup your iPhone to iCloud.
   Tap Back Up Now to accomplish this.
4. You will have a sizable amount of data to transfer if you decide to go from one iPhone to another.
   When your new iPhone, or one that has been deleted and reset, starts up, select your language and region, then press Set Up Manually on the Quick Start page.
   After selecting a Wi-Fi network, pressing Next, and waiting a few seconds for the iPhone to activate.
5. Things like TouchID may be configured immediately or later.
   You’ll arrive at the Apps & Data page once you’ve given your iPhone passcode.
   You may select Restore from iCloud Backup here.
6. Choose the most recent iCloud backup after logging up with your iCloud Apple ID.
   The data is currently being transferred to the new iPhone, so all you have to do is wait.

How to use Quick Start to copy data from one iPhone to another

If you’re putting up a new iPhone, there is an even simpler method of transferring data, a Quick Start.
It will temporarily tie up both your new and old devices, but it’s definitely the easiest way to transfer data to your new iPhone.

1. Before anything else, power on the new iPhone and set the previous one next to it.
   A popup to Set Up New iPhone displays as you go.
   Click Unlock to proceed.
   Your old phone’s Apple ID will be utilized to complete the setup.
   If this is okay with you, tap Continue.
2. The display of iPhone will display an animation.
   Place the animation in front of your old iPhone camera.
   Enter the passcode you use for your previous smartphone on your new iPhone when you get the notification that says Finish on New [Device] and then continue the setup procedures.
3. Select Transmit Directly from iPhone and confirm the settings and data you wish to transfer when you arrive at the Transfer Your Data panel.

How to use a Windows PC to copy data from one iPhone to another

You may move data from one iPhone to another using your Windows computer.
Just make sure that, depending on the type of cable you’re using, your PC has either a Type-C or standard USB port accessible.

Download and install iTunes from the Microsoft Store first if you don’t already have it on your computer.

1. Attach a Lightning cable to your old iPhone and your PC with the other end for data backup.
   Launch iTunes after that, then select Summary from the left-hand menu.
   Select This Computer under Backups, then click Back Up Now.
2. On the Quick Start page that appears when you open your new iPhone, hit Set Up Manually.
   When you get to the Apps & Data page, follow the on-screen directions until you press Restore from Mac or PC.
   To finish the procedure, keep following the on-screen directions.

How to use a Mac to copy data from one iPhone to another

1. First, launch the Finder application and choose your iPhone from the left-sidebar menu.
   Click Back up now and then select Back up all the data from your iPhone to your Mac.
2. On the Quick Start page of a new iPhone, hit Set Up Manually.
   When you get to the Apps & Data page, follow the on-screen directions until you press Restore from Mac or PC.