Preparation Before You Begin
- Update your old iPhone to the latest version of iOS.
- Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your old iPhone.
- Plug both devices into power so they do not run out of battery during the transfer.
One of the biggest worries when buying a new phone isn’t the phone itself.
It’s your information.
Your photographs.
Your contacts.
Your messages.
Your notes.
Your applications.
Your calendars.
Your memories.
You may be thinking:
“What happens to everything on my old iPhone?”
Fortunately, Apple provides several ways to move your information to a new iPhone.
The Easiest Option: Quick Start
For many people, Quick Start is the most convenient option.
Put your old iPhone next to your new iPhone Duo.
Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on the old device.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
Apple says Quick Start can automatically set up the new iPhone and transfer data wirelessly.
Your Two Phones May Need to Stay Together
Don’t put your old phone in another room and walk away.
During a direct transfer, Apple recommends keeping the devices near each other and connected to power until the migration is complete.
Get comfortable.
Have a cup of coffee.
Let the phones work.
What About iCloud?
You can also restore information using an iCloud backup.
Apple explains that you can choose the appropriate backup by checking its date and size during the restore process.
This is especially useful if your old iPhone isn’t available.
What If You Have Lots of Photos?
This is where patience matters.
If you have years of photographs and videos, your new phone may continue downloading content after you finish the initial setup.
Apple recommends staying connected to Wi-Fi and, when possible, keeping the phone plugged into power so iCloud content such as photos, music, and apps can continue downloading.
So don’t assume something is missing simply because it isn’t visible immediately.
What About an Old Computer Backup?
You can also restore from a backup made with Finder, Apple Devices, or iTunes, depending on the computer and setup you’re using.
An encrypted computer backup is important when you need certain health and activity data transferred. Apple notes that those data types won’t transfer from an unencrypted backup.
Please Don’t Erase the Old iPhone Too Soon
This deserves repeating.
Don’t erase your old iPhone until you’re confident the important information is on the new one.
Once your old device has been erased, you don’t want to discover that something important was never transferred.
What About Your Apple Account?
Your Apple Account is an important part of the transition.
Your new iPhone may ask you to sign in.
Apple says you can use the email address or phone number associated with your Apple Account during setup.
You may also be asked for a verification code from your previous device.
That’s normal.
And If You Don’t Remember Your Password?
Don’t guess endlessly.
Apple provides account-recovery options during setup and through its official support system.
Be especially careful with anyone who unexpectedly asks you to give them your Apple Account password or verification code.
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Your old phone contains more than data. It contains years of your life. Take the transfer seriously.