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Did you get a new iPhone for yourself? Whether that's a brand new iPhone 13, arguably the best iPhone currently available, or maybe a slightly older iPhone 12 or iPhone 11. After all, you could be coming from a much older iPhone and have been long overdue for an upgrade. Regardless of which iPhone you came from and what you picked up congratulations! A new iPhone is always exciting. But what about all of your data on your old iPhone? You probably have a ton of data on it that you want to keep, such as messages, voicemails, photos and videos, contacts, various files and documents, and so much more. All of this data is important, and you'll want to ensure that everything makes it to your best iPhone safe and sound. How will you transfer your old data to your new iPhone, like the iPhone 13 Pro? Don't worry; there are a few ways to do this, including using iCloud or even going the more traditional route with a wired connection with your favorite Mac or PC. Here are all the best ways to transfer data to a new iPhone. Using Automatic Setup to transfer data to a new iPhone
The new iPhone setup steps showing Choose language and Tap Continue (Image credit: iMore)
New iPhone setup steps showing the steps to scan the automatic setup code and then set up Touch ID (Image credit: iMore)
How to restore from an iCloud backup to transfer data to a new iPhone
Wait for the backup to complete before proceeding. You can now set aside your old iPhone. NOTE: Make sure that your new iPhone is off when you start these next steps.
How to transfer your data to your new iPhone on macOS Catalina and newer
Wait for the backup to complete before proceeding with these next steps.
How to transfer your data to your new iPhone using macOS Mojave and older
Wait for the backup to complete before proceeding with these next steps.
Keep your iPhone plugged into iTunes until the transfer is complete and on Wi-Fi until all re-downloads are complete. Depending on how much data you have to re-download, including music and apps, it might take a while. Make sure your most important data goes with you from iPhone to iPhoneWe all have a lot of critical data and memories on our iPhones. While it may seem a little daunting to get all of that information transferred over to a new iPhone, it's straightforward, and you have several ways to go about it, from the automatic setup process to iCloud to just relying on a good old wired data transfer between your computer and iPhone. Speaking of wired transfers, you'll want to make sure that you have an excellent Lightning cable for the job. Though Apple doesn't give you an iPhone charger anymore, it still provides a basic USB-C to Lightning cable, though the quality may not be the best. If you want something more durable than Apple's cables, known to fray and break down over time, check out our recommendations on the best USB-C to Lightning cables for your buck. Anker USB-C to Lightning Cable 3FT MFi Certified Anker is a brand that is well known for quality power accessories, and this is an excellent USB-C to Lightning cable for your iPhone needs, whether it's charging or data transfer. Bryan M. Wolfe has written about technology for over a decade on various websites, including TechRadar, AppAdvice, and many more. Before this, he worked in the technology field across different industries, including healthcare and education. He’s currently iMore’s lead on all things Mac and macOS, although he also loves covering iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Bryan enjoys watching his favorite sports teams, traveling, and driving around his teenage daughter to her latest stage show, audition, or school event in his spare time. He also keeps busy walking his black and white cocker spaniel, Izzy, and trying new coffees and liquid grapes. How do I transfer everything from my old iPhone to my new iPhone?Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone or iPad. Turn on your new device and place it near your current device. ... . Connect your device to Wi-Fi or your device's cellular network.. You might be asked to activate your cellular service.. Set up Face ID or Touch ID.. Choose how you want to transfer your data.. How do I transfer everything from one iPhone to another without iCloud?How to Transfer Data from iPhone to iPhone Without iCloud. Part 1 : Data Transfer from iPhone to iPhone using iTunes Backup.. Part 2 : Move data between iOS gadgets via Finder.. Part 3 : Transfer data between two iPhones with the help of AirDrop.. Part 4 : The Best way to transfer data from iPhone to iPhone – AirDroid Personal.. |