Ways to transfer data from old iPhone to new iPhone

Transferring data from iPhone to iPhone is the first thing you will do when you own an old iPhone. This way, all your user data will be transferred to the new iPhone quickly.

Note: The interface on different iOS versions may have slightly different operations.

Table of Contents

• Benefits of transferring data from old iPhone to new iPhone
• Transfer data from iPhone to iPhone with just one scan of a code
• How to transfer data from old iPhone to new iPhone using iCloud
• Transfer data from old iPhone to new iPhone using iTunes
• 4. Transfer one(s) of your contacts from your old iPhone to your new iPhone using AirDrop, Messages, Mail, etc.

Benefits of transferring data from old iPhone to new iPhone

• Save Time and Effort: Transferring data between iPhone devices saves you time and effort compared to having to reinstall and recreate all settings, apps, and data from scratch on the new device.
• Keep important information intact: When you transfer data, you ensure that all important information such as contacts, messages, photos, videos, calendars, and app settings are transferred to the new device.
• Convenience and seamless experience: Apple designs tools and processes to make transferring data between iPhone devices easy and convenient, ensuring that you can continue using your new device without major difficulties.
• Avoid data loss: Data migration ensures that you don't lose important data during device switching.
• Accounts and settings related: Data transfers may also involve your Apple ID account, purchased apps, personal settings, and everything related to your personalized experience on iPhone.

Transfer data from iPhone to iPhone with just one scan of a code

From iOS 11 onwards, most iPhones will use this method of transferring data because it is the most convenient and fastest. Usually when you go to the store to upgrade your phone, the staff will do this step for you.

However, if you buy a used phone shipped from afar or receive a phone from a relative and want to transfer data, you will have to do it yourself. Now most iPhones will run iOS 11 or later, so you can use the tips below to transfer data on your device.

Step 1: Start up the new iPhone, if it is an old iPhone, you must reset the iPhone to factory new state like a new device. At the same time, both devices must use the same Wifi.

Place your old iPhone next to your new iPhone, the system will automatically recognize the two iPhones together. Initially when it boots up, you will see what language your iPhone is using. At this time, your old iPhone will suggest transferring data to the new iPhone.

Step 2: Wait a moment, your new iPhone will have a code with a circle as shown below. Meanwhile, the old iPhone will display a circle with a camera inside. Point the camera to the circle on the new iPhone to start transferring data.

Step 3: Wait a few minutes for iPhone to set up data transfer.

Step 4: When you get to the Set Up for Me step on your old iPhone, click on it, and on your new iPhone it will ask you to enter the old iPhone's unlock password, enter that unlock password on your new iPhone.

Step 5: Your new iPhone will prompt you to set up Face ID if you didn't previously use this security feature on your old iPhone.

Step 6: When it comes to data transfer, select Continue.

Step 7: Select Agree to Terms & Conditions.

Step 8: At this step, select the data you want to transfer from your old iPhone to your new iPhone.

Step 9: Next step you just need to wait a moment to transfer data from your old iPhone to your new iPhone.

And then wait for the old iPhone to transfer data to the new iPhone and you're done.

Note that you will need to update both iPhones to iOS 11 or later.

How to transfer data from old iPhone to new iPhone using iCloud

The first step to transfer data from your old iPhone to your new iPhone is to log in to your iCloud account on your old iPhone, back up your iCloud data according to the steps below. Select Settings > select your iCloud account.

Next select iCloud, in your Apple ID interface select iCloud at the bottom.

Select iCloud Backup.

Select Back up now.

After clicking iCloud Backup, you will receive a notification that your iCloud account is in the process of being backed up.

Before selecting Back up iCloud Account , select the items you want to back up to your iCloud account. If you purchase additional iCloud storage, try to select all the important items to back up and import to your new iPhone.

Once you've completed backing up your account, when setting up your new iPhone, go to Apps & Data and select Restore from iCloud Backup.

Transfer data from old iPhone to new iPhone using iTunes

Although transferring data from an old iPhone to a new iPhone is now mostly done on the iPhone. But for many people, using iTunes to transfer data is still a safe and convenient way when they regularly use iTunes on a Macbook or Windows computer. This is also a convenient way to transfer data for those who use old iPhone devices.

Step 1:

Update your iTunes to the latest version. Then plug your old device into the computer that has iTunes installed. Choose to back up your data to the computer you are currently using , then select Back Up Now to start the backup.

See also: Backup iPhone data using iTunes .

Step 2: Turn on the new iPhone and follow the on-screen instructions to set up, go to Apps & Data and click Restore from iTunes Backup .

Step 3: If you haven't already connected your new device to the computer that holds your iTunes backup, you'll get a message asking you to connect.

Access iTunes on your computer, go to Backup and click Restore Backup .

Follow the instructions and select the latest backup.

See also: Transfer data to new iPhone using iTunes

4. Transfer one(s) of your contacts from your old iPhone to your new iPhone using AirDrop, Messages, Mail, etc.

Sometimes you just want to transfer a single contact or a small selection of contacts from your iPhone to your new iPhone. If this is the case, you can share individual contacts using AirDrop, Messages, Mail, or other services.

Find the contact you want to share in the Phone or Contacts app on your iPhone. From the contact's information page, scroll down and tap the Share Contact option.

A Share Sheet appears with different methods for sharing contact details. Tap your preferred method and send the contact to your new iPhone. You will then need to accept the transfer on your new iPhone (tap Accept ) and save the contact to your device.

If you use AirDrop to transfer contacts from your old iPhone to your new iPhone, make sure the receiving device is set to receive AirDrop requests from anyone else. To do this, open Control Center on your new iPhone (scroll down from the top-right corner on iPhone X or later, or swipe up from the bottom of the screen on iPhone 8 or earlier).

Then tap and hold the top left with the airplane mode and WiFi icons to reveal the AirDrop button . From there, you can choose who can see the device using AirDrop.

If you plan to get rid of your old iPhone and have transferred all your contacts from it, make sure to erase all content and other data before selling or donating it. Doing this is important because it protects your privacy and also makes the iPhone ready for the new owner to set it up.

There are a few ways to factory reset your iPhone . This usually only takes a few minutes and can help avoid future activation or security issues.

That's it, make yourself a cup of coffee or orange juice and wait for the restore complete notification from iTunes. Enjoy the new technological achievements on your iPhone!

See also:

• How to restore iPhone, restore settings using iTunes
• Instructions for restoring factory settings Reset iPhone