By Achilles Hill | Last Updated
Upgrading to a new iPhone is always exciting. However, transferring data from your old device to your new one can be a challenge, especially if you've already completed the setup. Don't worry—it's still possible! In this guide, we'll show you four easy and effective methods to transfer data from old iPhone to new iPhone after setup.
Absolutely. While data transfer during initial setup is a common option, it's not the only way. Even after setup is complete, there are still multiple reliable ways to transfer data from old iPhone to another. Keep reading for detailed steps on each method.
Usually, if you want to transfer everything from your old device to your new iPhone after the setup is done, you have to erase the new device or restore it to factory settings first. However, now there are some professional third-party data transfer tools, such as iSunshare iSyncGenius, which enable users to complete data migration flexibly without resetting the iPhone.
iSunshare iSyncGenius is compatible with almost all iPhones, iPads or iPod Touches, and it provides two options of data transfer for them:
1. Data Backup and Restore: Supports backing up device data (e.g. photos, contacts, messages) to computer or external disk and restoring them to the original or new device when needed.
2. Data Migration: If you don't want to use the "restore backup to new iPhone" way, you can directly synchronize all data between old and new iOS devices.
Step 1: Connect both iPhones that need to synchronize data to the computer and make sure they can be detected.
Step 2: Download and install iSunshare iSyncGenius on your computer and run it.
Step 3: Check if the iPhone information is correct. If confirm, click "Transfer" button to go to the next step.
In this page, select the content you want to transfer from your old iPhone to the new one, and then click "Transfer Now" button.
Step 4: The software will start the transfer process immediately. When the data synchronization is finished, it will prompt you "Data migration is successful".
iCloud is Apple's cloud storage solution, enabling users to back up and restore data across different iDevices. If you've already backed up your old iPhone with iCloud, transferring these data to your new iPhone is quick and easy.
Step 1: Go to "Settings" > "iCloud", enable iCloud backup and click "Backup Now" to create an up-to-date backup.
Step 2: If the new iPhone is already setup, then you need to reset it.
Step 3: Once the reset is complete, your iPhone will restart and follow the on-screen instructions until you see the "App & Data" screen.
Step 4: Select the "Restore from iCloud Backup" option and enter your Apple ID credentials to access your iCloud account.
Step 5: Select the latest backup of your old iPhone to start the recovery process, which will completely transfer the data from your old iPhone to the new one.
In addition to iCloud, some Apple users like to use iTunes to back up iPhone data to a computer. So if you used iTunes to back up your old device's data before you upgraded your iPhone, you can still transfer that data to your new iPhone, even though after the setup is complete.
Please note that this method is the same as iCloud, and the new iPhone needs to be restored to its default state. How to transfer iTunes backup to new iPhone? Here are the detailed steps:
Step 1: Connect your old iPhone to your computer and then make sure the iTunes installed on your computer is the latest version.
Step 2: Run iTunes and select your device. Click "Back Up Now" to create a full backup of your iPhone.
For some personal data, such as health and activity data, make sure the "Encrypt local backup" option is checked.
Step 3: Once the backup is complete, disconnect the old iPhone and connect the new one. Click on the "Restore Backup" option on iTunes and wait for the recovery process to complete. Now, the new iPhone will contain all the data from the old device.
AirDrop is a built-in feature on the iPhone that allows for the wireless transfer of files between Apple devices. While it doesn't support migrating complete data from an old iPhone to a new one, it's great for quickly sharing specific files like photos, contacts, and documents.
Note: This feature is only available for iPhone devices running iOS 17 and above.
Step 1: Enable AirDrop on both iPhones: Go to "Settings" > "General", tap "AirDrop", and select a receiving method.
Step 2: On your old iPhone, go to the app that contains the files you want to transfer, such as Photos, Contacts, and select what you want to transfer.
Step 3: Click the "Share" button and select "AirDrop", then select your new iPhone from the list of available devices.
Step 4: A notification will appear on your new iPhone asking if you want to receive the file. Click "Accept" to start the transfer.
After the transfer is completed, you can find all the transferred files in the corresponding apps on your new iPhone.
Transferring data to your new iPhone after setup doesn't have to be a complicated process. This article shares four simple ways you can easily accomplish the migration of important data between devices, whether you choose a professional tool like iSyncGenius or the iCloud, iTunes or AirDrop services provided by Apple.
