3 Ways to Transfer Data Between Two iPhones

2024 Author: Samantha Chapman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 09:13

This article explains how to transfer applications and personal data from an iPhone to another iOS device (for example if you decide to buy a new model of Apple smartphone). We will also explain how to share files between iOS devices using the AirDrop feature.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Create an iCloud Backup

Step 1. Launch the Settings app

iPhone where the data to be transferred is stored.

Normally the app icon is visible directly on the device Home.

Step 2. Select your Apple ID

It is displayed at the top of the screen.

Step 3. Choose the iCloud item

Step 4. Activate the slider of all the types of data that you want to include in the backup and then that you want to transfer to the new iPhone

Make sure that the cursor of the items in question is green

Step 5. Tap iCloud Backup

Step 6. Activate the "iCloud Backup" slider by moving it to the right

A confirmation message will be displayed.

Step 7. Press the OK button

Step 8. Now select the Back up now option

This way all the data you have chosen to include in the backup will be stored in your iCloud account. At the end of the backup phase, read this section of the article to find out how to restore the backup on the new iPhone.

Method 2 of 3: Restore an iCloud Backup

Step 1. Turn on the new iPhone

You will be greeted by a welcome screen which will display the word "Hello".

• Only perform the steps in this section of the article after backing up your data to iCloud using your current iOS device.

• If you've already done the initial setup on your new iPhone, you'll need to reset it so you can do it again. Follow these instructions:

  • Launch the app Settings

    

    ;

  • Select the tab General;
  • Tap the item Reset;
  • Choose the option Erase content and settings. The iPhone will automatically restart and return to the original state it was in when you first turned it on after purchase.

  

  Step 2. Follow the on-screen instructions until you reach the screen asking you to set up your Wi-Fi connection

  

  Step 3. Connect to the Wi-Fi network

  In order to restore an iCloud backup, the iOS device must be connected to the internet.

  

  Step 4. Follow the instructions that will appear on the device screen until you reach the "Apps and data" screen of the setup wizard

  

  Step 5. Select the Restore from iCloud Backup option

  A login screen will appear.

  

  Step 6. Log in to iCloud

  Use the same Apple ID you used to log in to your old iPhone.

  

  Step 7. When prompted, select the latest available backup

  The data recovery process will start automatically.

  At the end of this step, all the data included in the iCloud backup will be available on your new iOS device

  Method 3 of 3: Share Files Using AirDrop

  

  Step 1. Activate the "AirDrop" feature on both iPhones

  If you only need to transfer some files from one iPhone to another, it will be much easier to use the "AirDrop" feature. Follow these instructions to activate it on both devices:

  • Swipe up on the screen, starting at the bottom of the Home screen. The "Control Center" will be displayed;
  • Press and hold a network connection icon (Wi-Fi, cellular data, or Bluetooth). A special menu will be displayed;
  • Select the option AirDrop;
  • Choose the operating mode from Reception not active, Contacts only or All;
  • If the Apple ID synced with the other iPhone is not stored in your contacts, you will not be able to establish a connection via AirDrop if you choose the mode Contacts only. In this case, you can solve the problem by adding the person under test to your contacts or by switching to the operating mode All.

  

  Step 2. Launch the app that contains the data you want to share

  For example, if you want to transfer photos, you will need to launch the app Photo.

  

  Step 3. Select the item you want to share

  It will be displayed within the application.

  In most apps you will be able to perform multiple data selection, for example using the Photos app. In this case, keep your finger pressed on an image, after which you can include as many photos as you want in the selection

  

  Step 4. Tap the "Share" icon

  

  It is normally visible at the bottom of the screen. A list of the sharing options you have available will be displayed.

  The section dedicated to AirDrop is visible at the top of the sharing menu. A list of all detected devices that have an active AirDrop connection will be displayed (only if you have chosen the "All" operating mode)

  

  Step 5. Tap the name of the iPhone you want to send the selected data to

  If both iOS devices involved have the AirDrop functionality set correctly, the file you chose will be sent from your iPhone to that of the person indicated.