Show Got a new iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 model, and want to get all your stuff from your older iPhone to the new one? Fortunately it’s easy to transfer all data from an old iPhone to the new iPhone 13 series, thanks to the data migration tool available during device setup, and you don’t even need any cables or wires. You’ll have your new iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, or iPhone 13 Mini setup in no time at all, so read along.
How to Migrate from Old iPhone to iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13Ready to use the easy migration tool to get your stuff to the new iPhone 13? Here’s how it works:
After the migration completes, the new iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Mini, or iPhone 13 Pro Max will be ready to use with all of the stuff from your old iPhone copied over to it, including all data, photos, music, customizations, etc. This may take a while, so be patient. Depending on the new iPhone model and how you paid for it, you might need to change the iPhone SIM card by taking it out of the old iPhone and putting it into the new iPhone 13 model. That requires a paperclip or SIM removal tool but is super easy too. This data migration tool approach is by far the easiest way to setup a new iPhone, so it’s recommended for most users. Other options are available for data migration between devices. For example you can use iTunes or Finder to transfer everything to a new iPhone, a different process covered here. You can also migrate from an Android phone to an iPhone with an entirely separate procedure. You’ll likely want to keep your old iPhone as it is for a few days as you test the new iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini out. If you plan on trading it in or selling it, don’t forget to reset the iPhone to factory settings which erases everything on the device. Did you get a new iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, or iPhone 13 mini? Did you use the data migration process outlined here? What do you think of the new iPhones? Let us know your thoughts and experiences in the comments. Should I put my old SIM card in my new phone?When you get your new device it will come with a brand new SIM Card. Your old SIM Card should fit too, but it is recommended that you use the new one.
Does the iPhone 13 need a SIM card?You can activate a cellular plan on an eSIM from a carrier that supports Dual SIM. iPhone 13 models and earlier also have a SIM tray for a nano-SIM card—you can use a nano-SIM card from a carrier. iPhone 13 models support Dual eSIM. You can set up a cellular data plan with an eSIM with certain iPad models.
Can I use the same SIM card in my new iPhone?Use only the SIM tray that came with your device. For example, a SIM tray from an iPhone 6s will not fit in an iPhone 7. If you purchased an iPhone 14 model in the United States, your iPhone doesn't have a SIM tray. Learn how to set up an eSIM instead.
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