How to transfer data from old iphone to iphone 13

If you just got a brand new iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14, or iPhone 14 Plus, you’re probably pretty excited to get it setup and working, with all of your data and stuff from your prior iPhone onto the new device.

Apple has made transferring data from an old iPhone to a new iPhone super easy, and it’s no exception with the iPhone 14 series. Let’s dive in so that you can have your new iPhone 14 series device setup with all your stuff from your older iPhone model.

You’ll want to make sure both iPhones are fully charged, or at least plugged into power so they can continue through the transfer process uninterrupted. You will also need to make sure both the old iPhone and new iPhone 14 Pro / iPhone 14 are on the same wi-fi network.

How to Migrate from Old iPhone to iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14

Here’s how the Quick Start migration feature works to get your new iPhone setup easily:

1. Turn on the old iPhone and have it placed next to the new iPhone 14 Pro
2. On the old iPhone, go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > then tap on “Get Started”
3. Now turn on the new iPhone 14 Pro / iPhone 14 if you haven’t done so yet (it may ask you to update to a new version of iOS first) and stop at the Quick Start screen
4. You should soon the Set Up New iPhone screens, where you can confirm the Apple ID is the same for both devices, and then walk through the onscreen instructions to transfer the old iPhone data to the new iPhone 14 / iPhone 14 Pro
5. Choose the “Transfer from iPhone” option to create an ad-hoc network between the devices
6. Both iPhone screens will show a data transfer screen with an estimated time to completion, do not interrupt this process on either iPhone 14 Pro or the old iPhone

When the process completes, you’ll have everything on your new iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14, or iPhone 14 Plus.

It’s a good idea to check through your notes, photos, etc to make sure it all transferred over successfully, especially before giving up, trading in, or resetting your old iPhone.

That’s it, your new iPhone 14 Pro / iPhone 14 is setup with all of the stuff from your old iPhone. Is that easy or what?

You can also use alternate data transfer methods, like restoring from a backup via iCloud, Finder, or iTunes, but the Quick Start method is by far the simplest and easiest way to go when setting up a new iPhone. Enjoy your new device.

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The easiest and quickest method to set up your new iPhone is to restore from a recent iCloud backup. As you walk through the initial setup process, tap Restore from iCloud Backup, sign in with your Apple ID and then pick the most recent backup of your old iPhone. 

If the backup is more than a day or two old, I suggest you take an extra few minutes to create a new backup. To do so, open the Settings app on your old phone and search iCloud Backup (click the icon), then select Back Up Now. 

Once that finishes, go back to your new iPhone and select the backup you just created as what you want to use to restore from. 

Your phone will then restore your settings and preferences, and you'll be able to start using it in about 15 minutes while it finishes downloading your installed apps. 

Once everything is restored, you'll need to sign back into any accounts you added to your phone, as well as go through your apps and make sure you're still signed in. 

2. Use Apple's direct transfer method

During the setup process, you'll be asked if you want to directly transfer apps and information from your old iPhone to your new one. This feature was first rolled out with iOS 12.4, so if it's been a few years since you've upgraded phones, it'll be the first time you've seen the option. 

The tool is straightforward to use. Make sure you have both phones, preferably plugged in and charging to ensure they don't run out of battery, a Wi-Fi connection and enough time for the process to finish -- it could take over an hour. 

The more information you have on your phone, like photos in your camera roll, the longer it will take. When the transfer starts, the phones will show you a time estimate. Every time I've used this tool, that estimate has been accurate within a couple of minutes. It's worth taking the time if you don't use Apple's iCloud service to back up your phone.

3. Use a Mac or PC to transfer your data to an iPhone

The method I personally use with every new iPhone is to restore from an encrypted backup using a Mac or PC. Not only does this process transfer all of your apps, settings and preferences, but it also means you don't have to sign into the countless apps you have on your phone. 

Before you can use this method, you'll need to create an encrypted backup of your current iPhone. I know that may sound intimidating or overly complicated, but it only means you have to check an extra box and enter a password. 

On a Mac, you'll use Finder to back up your old iPhone. We outlined the steps when Apple killed iTunes. Just make sure to check the Encrypt backup box and enter a password you'll remember when prompted. Let your Mac go to work, creating a backup file. It will let you know when it's done. 

On a PC, you'll need to use iTunes (it's not completely dead) to create a backup. That process is explained here. Again, you'll need to make sure the Encrypt backup box is checked and enter a password. 

To restore your new phone, open Finder or iTunes, and connect your phone to your computer. Click Trust when prompted, and then follow the prompts, selecting the backup you just created as what you want to use to restore the phone. You will need to enter the backup's password before the process begins -- so make sure you don't forget it! 

Once it's done, your new phone will be an exact copy of your old phone and you won't have to spend any time signing into apps or random accounts. 

4. Android user? This app is your answer

Apple doesn't have many Android apps listed in Google's Play Store, but Move to iOS is one of them. This free app will connect your Android phone to a new iPhone and allow you to transfer the most important information from one phone to the other. 

Here's the entire step-by-step process as well as some caveats, like the fact that it won't transfer any locally stored music or PDF files. 

No matter the process you used to set up your new phone, you're sure to be giddy with excitement as you explore what it can do.