Today, having a telephone or mobile is the closest thing to carrying a small miniature computer in your pocket. So when we change our smartphone, when we buy a new one, it is essential to keep all the information we store on it to continue using it on the new device. In this post we are going to see how to transfer data from one iphone to another.
This process is quite common and does not entail many difficulties, as long as it is executed correctly. It is also interesting to know that there are several ways to carry out this transfer in a relatively fast and safe way.
Regarding the speed of execution of this transfer, it must be said that this will depend, of course, on the amount of data that we have stored on our mobile.
One aspect to take into account before beginning the transfer of this data is the convenience of carrying out a Backup Of the device. For the most elementary prudence. And, since we are talking about Apple devices, it is also necessary to remember or write down both our user Apple ID like the password. In case of using a eSIM, we would also have to contact the operator in order to request a duplicate for our new phone.
In case of using a Apple Watch, there is one more thing to consider before we start with the operation of transferring data from one iPhone to another: we are going to have to unpair it from the old iPhone. We will only be able to execute the configuration in the new one after the transfer has been completed.
Once all these previous questions have been clarified, let's see what methods we have to transfer data from one iPhone to another. Take good note of each one of them to complete this very important process:
Via quick start
This is the first method that we propose to you. To execute it correctly, you must follow the following steps:
- First of all, we have to turn on the new device and place it near the old iPhone.
- This shows a screen that shows a suggestion to use the Quick start. We select this option, with which an animation will appear on the new iPhone.
- We focus the screens of both phones, one in front of the other, so that they identify each other.
- After a few seconds, the message is displayed "Ends on new iPhone".
- In the new device we must enter the code of the previous device. Then we have the option to configure the Face ID or Touch ID systems.
- Next, we press continue on the screen "Transfer iPhone Data".
Once these steps are completed, all that remains is to wait for the transfer to complete, always keeping both phones close to each other and, in view of the fact that the operation may take longer than expected, conveniently connected to a power outlet.
Via iCloud backup
Another easy and efficient way to transfer data from one iPhone to another is by using a iCloud backup. This method is quite interesting, especially since Apple offers unlimited iCloud storage for several days after you get a new iPhone. In this way, it will be very easy to run the copy and restore it on the new phone. This is how you do it:
- First we go to the Settings of the "old" iPhone.
- We select the tab General admission.
- In the new options, we choose the one of "Transfer or reset iPhone".
- Finally, there is only choose a copy that we already have stored in the cloud (of course, the more recent it is, the better) and use it when set up the new iPhone.
With Mac Backup
This process is very similar to the previous one. It basically consists of making the backup of the current iPhone through Finder or iTunes. Once this is done, when configuring the new iPhone, we only have to press the option "Restore from Mac". To finish, all we have to do is connect the device to the computer, open the iTunes or Finder app, select our device and click on "Restore Backup".
Via Bluetooth (no backup)
Yet one more way to transfer data from one iPhone to another: using the Bluetooth connection. This is how you do it:
- The first step is to connect the bluetooth on both devices, placing the two iPhones (the new and the old), close to each other*.
- The screen will display Apple ID which we are going to use We click on the button "Continue".
- After this, an animation is displayed on the new iPhone. You have to keep the screens of both phones facing each other, so that they identify each other. After a few seconds, the message is displayed "Ends on new iPhone".
- The new iPhone will ask us for the unlock code, which is the same as the old device. At this point we can configure the Face iD or Touch ID systems, if we want.
- Next, click on "Transfer from old iPhone to new". To ensure that the transfer is done smoothly and without interruptions, you have to make sure that you have a good WiFi connection and enough battery on both devices.
(*) The new iPhone has to be updated to iOS 12.4 or a later version.