Switch to a New iPhone Without Losing Any Data
Are you planning to upgrade to a new iPhone but worried about losing your photos, contacts, videos, message history, music, calendars, mail accounts, and apps? Don’t worry, it’s possible to transfer all your data from your old device to the new one.
Before you start the transfer process, it’s essential to back up your old device. You can do this via iCloud or your computer. To back up your device using iCloud, make sure your device is connected to Wi-Fi, go to your iPhone or iPad’s settings, click on your name, select iCloud, choose iCloud Backup, toggle it on, and click on Back Up Now.
If you prefer to back up your device using your computer, plug your iPhone or iPad into your MacBook or iMac and open Finder. On the left, you should see your device come up under Locations. You can go through all your saved data, from music and podcasts to photos and files.
Once you’re fully backed up, it’s time to sort your SIM card. If you’re in the US, the iPhone range no longer has a physical SIM card slot, so you must use an eSIM. If you have previously used an eSIM on an iPhone, you can activate it during setup by following the onscreen instructions.
We recommend fully charging both your old device and your new iPhone before you begin, and keep a charger handy just in case. You are ready to turn on the new device. The next part depends on the version of iOS or iPadOS your old device is running.
When setting up your new iPhone, you’ll be given the option to transfer data from your old device using the Quick Start process. This process allows you to transfer all your data, including your apps, photos, and contacts, from your old device to your new one.
Important: If you’re using the Google Authenticator app, be careful not to delete this app on your old iPhone until you have moved your accounts across to the new one, or you may lose access.
By following these steps, you can easily transfer all your data from your old iPhone to your new one, ensuring that you don’t lose any of your important information.