So you have a new iPhone. If it’s a brand new device, first enjoy the awesome moment of peeling the protective film off your sweet, sweet, undamaged screen. Second, get a case if you’re as spectacularly uncoordinated as I am.
Unless you’re starting a business in a new city, you’ll probably want to take all of your data with you so you can get started with your new phone. But how do you transfer iPhone to iPhone? It’s pretty simple, though before you do anythingback up your iPhone and have your Apple ID and password ready (even if you need to reset your password – everyone forgets that!).
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Now that’s done, let’s move on.
How to transfer iPhone to iPhone
Step 1: Transfer your SIM card from your old iPhone to your new iPhone.
Apple offers a handy video explanation if necessary.
Step 2: Make sure your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth is turned on.
Step 3: Follow the on-screen instructions in the iOS Quick Start to set up your phone.
Step 4: On the Apps & Data screen, choose how you want to transfer your data.
Apple gives you options. If you choose to download iCloud, your data (including apps) will be downloaded and you can use your new iPhone while it runs in the background. If you choose to transfer directly, an additional step is required (see below) and you won’t be able to use your new iPhone until the download is complete.
Step 5: If you’re transferring data directly (not via iCloud), make sure your two iPhones are close to each other and connected to chargers.
How to transfer an iPhone backup to your new iPhone
You can also transfer your iPhone data using a previously created backup. If you have already set up your new iPhone and want to restore a backup, you must first erase the device before following the steps below.
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On your iPhone, go to “Settings,” then tap “General,” then scroll to “Transfer or Reset.” [Device] ” before tapping “Erase All Content and Settings.” Then you can set up your iPhone from scratch.
OK, now we can restore the backup.
Step 1: Turn on your new iPhone and make sure it is connected to Wi-Fi.
Step 2: If you’re setting up your iPhone using Quick Start, you’ll be stuck at the Apps & Data screen.
Step 3: Tap “Recover from Mac or PC”.
Step 4: Connect your iPhone to your Mac or PC depending on which device you backed up your iPhone to.
Step 5: Select your iPhone in either Apple Devices, iTunes, or a Finder window.
Step 6: Click “Restore Backup” and select the backup you want.
Step 7: Restoring the backup will take a moment. You can then complete the setup of your iPhone.
Once you’re all set up, check out more tips and tricks for your iPhone here on Mashable.