By Achilles Hill | Last Updated
Situation 1: "I bought an iPhone 14 Pro Max and need to transfer data from my iPhone 8. But every time I go to the 'Transfer from iPhone' screen, it gets stuck. Can anyone assist me in resolving this issue?"
Situation 2: “I can't transfer from iPhone X to iPhone 13, it keeps showing that the transfer is being prepared, sometimes the transfer is suddenly cut off when there are more than 10 minutes left, I haven't touched my iPhone during this period, the two phones are very close to each other, I have tried repeatedly dozens of times, but I can't finish the migration from the old iPhone to the new iPhone, this makes me crazy, how can I migrate data successfully?”
The "Transfer Directly from iPhone" feature is a convenient way to migrate data from your old iPhone to a new one without needing iCloud or a computer. However, it doesn’t always work smoothly. If you’re encountering issues like the transfer getting stuck or not starting, this guide will help you troubleshoot and resolve the problem.
Overview
When you set up a new iPhone or erased iPhone, you will get an Apps & Data screen which offers you several ways to migrate data to iPhone, just like the screen shown below.
And the "Transfer directly from iPhone" option means using Wi-Fi to clone all data and settings directly from iPhone to this iPhone. this is the official method provided by Apple to transfer data between two Apple smartphones.
Here you can learn the common reasons for why trasnfer directly from iPhone not showing up or working on the iPhone:
You probably unable to find the "Transfer directly from iPhone" option, or you may have failed to use this option to transfer from an iPhone to another iPhone. Some people have encountered 'loop' problems and 'unable to complete data transfer' issues when using this method to migrate data. Just take it easy! You can follow the fixes below to try them one by one.
A forced reboot is the quickest way to eliminate any glitches in your iPhone that might be preventing direct transfers from working. Since the problem can occur on either device, be sure to reboot both phones to fix the issue. The steps are slightly different for different iPhone models. See the guide below to force a reboot of your device.
For iPhone 8 or later:
For iPhone 7/7 Plus:
For iPhone 6/6s/SE 1 or earlier:
First, iPhone direct transfer or Quick start will only work if iOS 12.4 or later is installed on your device. In addition, Direct Transfer may not work if the iOS on the source device is higher than the iOS on the recipient or target phone.
And most importantly, every iOS update automatically provides fixes for many potential problems. So there's no reason not to update both devices to the latest iOS version.
You just need to go to Settings > General > Software Update. If a new update is available, tap Download and Install and wait for the process to finish.
Since data transfer is done through your Wi-Fi connection, you need to make sure that your connection is strong and reliable. If your connection is not stable, this process may be affected and may be cancelled time and time again. Therefore, you should try a different Wi-Fi connection to see if it solves the problem.
Direct iPhone transfer requires you to enable Bluetooth on both devices to establish a wireless connection between them. So, if iPhone transfer doesn't work, be sure to check if Bluetooth is turned on.
You just need to swipe down from the top right corner (on the latest iPhone models) or swipe up (on older phones) to go to Control Center. From there, check if the Bluetooth icon is turned on.
Alternatively, you can go to Settings > Bluetooth and turn on the toggle button.
If your old iPhone has more internal storage than your new iPhone, the transfer process may not be completed. For instance, you have 256GB of data on your old iPhone, but your new iPhone only has 128GB. in this case, you won't be able to transfer all the data.
Apple offers iOS users a variety of ways to share data between two iPhones. One of these methods is iCloud Sync, which involves backing up your old device and restoring this backup on the new iPhone.
Please Note: Not all types of data on your iPhone can be moved via iCloud sync. It can transfer photos, emails, contacts, calendars, memos, reminders, etc. Files such as messages, music, ringtones, and apps cannot be synced through iCloud.
You need to meet the following conditions before you go to the operation guide.
Step 1: On your old iPhone, tap Settings > Your Name (at the top) > iCloud.
Step 2: Select the services you want to sync, turn on the toggle button in front of them, then click iCloud Backup and click Enable Back Up This iPhone. Click Back up now and wait for it to finish.
Step 3: Turn on your new iPhone and start setting it up. When you reach the Apps & Data screen, click the Restore from iCloud Backup option.
Step 4: Enter your Apple ID to view all available backups. Select and install the latest backup.
Tip: If you have set up a new iPhone, go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone (Reset )> Erase All Contents and Settings. Then go through the settings again and restore your iCloud backup.
Make sure you've followed the latest Apple guidelines for transferring data. Use Quick Start to transfer data to your new iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Some unofficial guides may not be up to date, so you won't find any information about transferring directly from your iPhone.
In any case, avoid following outdated unofficial tutorials as you may be misled. Read the tutorials carefully and follow some basic requirements, such as keep your devices close to each other, turn on Bluetooth and connect to the same Wi-Fi.
If none of the above fixes work, then you can use the best alternative tool, iSunshare iSyncGenius, which works every time. It is a one-stop solution to transfer all your data from the old iPhone to the new one without any trouble. The program has won the hearts of thousands of users with its super fast transfer speed, universal compatibility and user-friendly interface.
Step 1: Connect both of your iPhones to the computer with USB cables, tap Trust under the "Trust This Computer?" pop-up on your phones.
Step 2: Run the software and then tap the Transfer option in the top menu. Define the source iPhone and the target iPhone. you can tap the device model drop-down arrow to change the iPhone. After confirming that there is no error, click the Transfer button.
Step 3: After loading all the data, you can check the files you want to transfer. Such as pictures, music, ringtones, contacts, calendar, bookmarks and recordings. Once you have made your selection, you can click the Transfer Now button to start the migration.
Step 4: Wait for a while and the data migration is successfully completed, click Finished to end the process.
The "Transfer Directly from iPhone" feature is incredibly useful, but issues can arise due to software glitches, network problems, or insufficient storage. By following the troubleshooting steps above, you can resolve the problem and enjoy a seamless data transfer experience.
