By Hally | Last Updated
With the release of iPhone 16/15, Apple fans are excited about its enhanced features and can't wait to transfer their data from their old device to the new iPhone. However, during the data migration process, some users may encounter the "Data Transfer Canceled" error. In this guide, we will discuss the causes of this problem and provide practical solutions.
Tip: This article will be modeled on iPhone 16, but the fixes are applicable to most iOS devices, including iPhone 15, 14, 13, and so on.
When you try to migrate data from your old iPhone to your new iPhone 16, the transfer process is occasionally interrupted or canceled. Why does the new iphone transfer failed? Here are the possible reasons:
1. iOS 18 bugs. iPhone 16 was launched together with iOS 18, as a brand new operating system, iOS 18 may have some unfixed bugs or compatibility issues, such as "Data transfer canceled" error.
2. Unstable internet connection. Whether it's a weak Wi-Fi signal or an intermittent network outage, it can interrupt the transfer process.
3. Software incompatibility. If the original iOS version is too old, it may not be compatible with the new iPhone, resulting in data transfer failure.
4. Insufficient storage space. If the storage space of the new iPhone 16 is insufficient, the transfer will be terminated.
5. Insufficient device power, reboot or crash. If the old iPhone or new iPhone is in low battery mode during data migration, unexpected reboot or system crash will interrupt the transfer.
Now that you have understood the possible reasons leading to iPhone data transfer cancellation, it provides some direction to solve the problem. Next, we will detail several effective fixes to help you smoothly transfer data from your old iPhone to the new iPhone 16.
Bluetooth plays a key role in the data transfer process, especially when transferring wirelessly between iPhone devices in close proximity. If you have chosen the "Quick Start" method of data synchronization, it is necessary to ensure that Bluetooth is turned on before you begin.
An unstable network connection is one of the most common reasons for data transfer failure. Therefore, you should check the network status before proceeding with the data migration, and making sure that your device is connected to a strong and stable network is a crucial step in solving the problem.
Here are some steps to check and improve your network connection:
Step 1: Check Wi-Fi signal strength. Make sure both the old iPhone and the new iPhone are connected to a stable WiFi network. If the signal is weak, move closer to the router.
Step 2: Reconnect iPhone network. On both devices, go to "Settings" > "WiFi", disconnect and reconnect to the network.
Step 3: Reboot your router. Sometimes, simply restarting your WiFi router can resolve connection issues.
Step 4: Switch to a higher speed network. If available, use a 5GHz WiFi connection for faster, more consistent performance.
Sometimes, temporary faults or software errors in the system can prevent data transfer between iPhones. Restarting the device is one of the common and simple actions to solve many iOS bugs, especially for unexplained malfunctions. By restarting your iPhone, you can refresh the system and fix any minor errors that may exist.
Running an outdated iOS system may trigger compatibility issues that can lead to "transfer data canceled" error. Updating your iPhone to the latest iOS software not only fixes system bugs, but also improves the performance and stability of your device to avoid unwanted transfer errors.
Step 1: Go to "Settings" > "General" > "Software Update".
Step 2: Download and install the update if available. Check this guide if you unable to install iOS 18.
Step 3: Wait for the installation to complete and make sure both devices are running the latest iOS version, then try transferring data from your old iPhone to the new iPhone 16/15 again.
Step 4: Select the latest backup file to start the data recovery process. After completion, the new iPhone will remain the same as the old one and all apps, photos and settings will be transfered successfully.
If none of the above methods can solve the "data transfer canceled" problem on the new iPhone 16, you may get tired of it after several failed transfers. Besides "Quick Start", Apple also provides iTunes and iCloud data transfer options, so you can try to reset iPhone and restore data from backup.
Option 1: Recover Data From iCloud Backup
If you have previously enabled iCloud backup on your old device, then all your data can be easily restored to the new iPhone 16 over WiFi, including apps, photos and settings. Note that this method also requires the device to have sufficient power and a stable WiFi network connection.
Step 1: Make sure you have fully backed up all the data on your old iPhone. If the new iPhone 16 is already set up, then you need to erase it. You can ignore this step for iPhones that are not yet activated.
Step 2: During the setup process of iPhone 16, select "Restore from iCloud Backup".
Step 3: Sign in with the same Apple ID as on your old device and select the latest backup to restore.
Option 2: Get Old iPhone Data From iTunes Backup
If you prefer to use local backup rather than cloud storage, iTunes is a solid choice. After backing up your old iPhone with iTunes, with a wired connection, you can quickly restore all the data from the iTunes backup to your new iPhone 16.
Step 1: Run iTunes and make an up-to-date backup of your old iPhone. Disconnect it and then connect iPhone 16 to PC.
Step 2: Select your new iPhone in iTunes and click "Restore Backup".
Step 3: Select the backup files you need to transfer and wait for the process to complete.
With "data transfer canceled" error happening all the time, if you have finished setting up your iPhone 16 and don't want to reset it, is there a more convenient alternative to transfer data between iPhones? Of course, there is iSunshare iSyncGenius, a smart tool designed for iDevices devices to transfer, backup and restore data.
Compared with iTunes and iCloud, iSunshare iSyncGenius has the following advantages:
1. Flexible selection. Users can customize the selection of data to be backed up or transferred, including messages, files and videos.
2. Fast and stable transmission. It does not rely on the network, reducing the risk of transmission interruption and faster speed.
3. No reliance on backup. No need to do backup operation first, iSyncGenius can directly transfer data from one iPhone to another.
Tip: If you need to migrate apps, desktop and system settings, you need to backup your phone first and then restore data to the new iPhone.
Step 1: Download and install iSunshare iSyncGenius on Windows PC, double click to launch it, and then click "Yes" to allow the software permission on the device.
Step 2: Connect both the old iPhone and the new iPhone 16 to the computer with USB cable, pay attention to source device and target device not to be confused. Click "Transfer" to continue.
Step 3: Select the content you want to transfer and click "Transfer Now" to start the data migration process.
Step 4: When the system prompts "Data migration is successful!", you can disconnect the device and check whether all selected data has been successfully migrated to your iPhone 16.
When experiencing a new device, it can be frustrating to encounter a "data transfer canceled" error. Don't worry, by checking your network, updating your software or using a backup recovery, you should be able to complete your data migration without any problems. Besides, you can also try faster and more stable alternatives option, such as iSunshare iSyncGenius, to transfer data from old iPhone to new iPhone 16/15 more easily.
