How to switch from an old iPhone to a new one

You have purchased a new iPhone and now you would like to pass all personal files from the old model but you don't know which procedure to follow. We from ChimeraRevo we have created an ad hoc guide in which we explain to you precisely how to transfer data from old iPhone to new one using 3 different methods.

Before you find out how to transfer all data from the old to the new iOS device, you need to do some preliminary operations very important. First, if you have connected a Apple Watch to yours iPhone, cancel the pairing. If you don't know how to do it, take the instructions in our dedicated tutorials as a reference.

Once this is done, do a full backup of all the files on the device so as to restore them in case of problems. Also in this case, we offer you a guide in which we explain how to do it.

Another preliminary operation to do is to have the password dell'ID Apple present on old iPhone. In case you have forgotten it, you can take advantage of the page Retrieve your Apple ID present on the website of Apple in order to recover it.

In conclusion, remove the SIM from the special trolley of old iPhone and insert it into that of the new model. If you don't know how to do it, we suggest you follow the instructions on the dedicated page on the bitten apple support portal.

How to transfer data from old iPhone to new via Get started now

Start now is a feature made available by iOS which allows you to quickly configure a new iPhone (iPad or iPod touch) using the same information present on the current iPhone. Later, you will be able to restore all data and contents using a iCloud backup. The only requirement is that the current iDevice must have at least iOS 11.

Having said that, let's find out together the steps to follow:

• Turn on the new iPhone and place it next to the current iPhone by.
• At this point, the window of the old iPhone should appear on the screen of the old iPhone Start now which allows you to configure the new device using theApple ID personal.
• Make sure it's the same Apple account you want to use and press on Continue to continue. In case the option does not appear, you will have to check that the Bluetooth is active.
• Now, wait for an animation to appear on the new iPhone and then use the old iPhone's camera to frame it.
• Once this is done, wait for the message to appear Finish on the new iPhone. If you are unable to use the camera of your current phone (because it is damaged, for example), tap on Authenticate manually and follow the steps.
• When asked, enter the code of the current device on the new one and follow the instructions to set up Face ID or Touch ID on the new iPhone.
• In the next step, enter your password Apple ID and then select the iCloud backup most recent among those proposed. Here you can choose to transfer some settings related to location, privacy, Apple Pay and Siri.

In case both devices have at least iOS 12.4, you can take advantage of the function of migration to transfer all data wirelessly from the old to the new iPhone.

Let's find out how to do it:

• Always turn on the new iPhone and place it next to the current device with at least iOS 12.4.
• Once this is done, the screen should appear on the old model screen Start immediately with the option of being able to use theApple ID to configure the new iOS terminal.
• At this point, make sure it is the same Apple account you want to use and click on Continue. Always check that the Bluetooth either active in order to continue.
• In the next step, wait for the animation to show on the new iPhone and then use the camera of the old iPhone by to frame it.
• Wait for the message to be shown Finish on the new iPhone to continue. If you cannot use the camera of the current smartphone, press on Authenticate manually and follow the instructions.
• When prompted, enter the current iPhone code on the new model and then set up Face ID or Touch ID.
• Once this is done, click on the option Transfer on the iPhone to start the data transfer from the old to the new iPhone using the wireless technology. You can also choose to switch some settings related to Apple Pay, Siri and so on.
• You just have to wait for the time required to complete the process migrazione some data on the new smartphone. We advise you to keep both devices charging to avoid sudden shutdowns.

How to transfer data from old iPhone to new via iCloud

The second method of passing files, documents, and so on from the old to the new iPhone consists in exploiting a iCloud backup created with the previous device.

Let's see together the steps to follow:

• Remove the new iPhone, log in and stop at the welcome screen. If you have already configured it, you will need to proceed with the restoration. If you don't know how to do it, we advise you to follow the instructions you find in our dedicated guides at the end of this chapter.
• Once in the screen relating to Wi-Fi, press on the wireless network you want to connect to and enter any access password.
• Done this, through the screen Apps and data, tap on the option Restore from iCloud backup and then log in to yours Apple ID by entering e-mail and password.
• When asked, choose thelatest iCloud backup carried out taking as reference the date and size of each.
• At this point, keep the new iPhone to the Wi-Fi network and wait for the reset procedure to complete.
• When finished, complete the remaining steps of the initial configuration that are proposed to you.

How to transfer data from old iPhone to new via iTunes or Finder

The last solution we recommend you use for restore the data of the old iPhone on the new model is to use iTunes on Windows and Finder on Mac.

Let's find out how to proceed on Windows:

• Always access the screen Apps and data as reported in the last lines but this time choose first Restore from Computer Backup and then NEXT.
• Once this is done, log into your Windows PC and open iTunes. Obviously it is necessary to install the program as it is not available by default. You can do this very easily by connecting to the download page on the website of Apple, pressing on the item Windows (under the heading Are you looking for other versions?) and clicking on the button Download 64 bit.
• At this point, connect the new iPhone to the PC using the Lightning cable present in the package and then open iTunes.
• After selecting the device, click on Restore backup and choose the backup most recent to use to restore the data. Obviously, check the date and size of each to make sure you are opting for the correct one. In case it was a encrypted backup, you will have to enter the password when asked.
• Complete the transfer procedure by following the remaining configuration steps.

The same operations will also apply to Mac, with the only difference that all the aforementioned options will not find place on iTunes, but in the Finder.

• Connect the new iPhone to the Mac using the Lightning cable
• Open the Finder by clicking on the icon at the bottom left of the dock
• Under the section "Positions" in the left column, choose the name of the connected device
• Continue by completing the steps listed above

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