Did you just get your new iPhone and now you are worried about the data transfer? Well, if yes, then you have landed on the right page for here you will get all the tricks to wirelessly migrate data to a new iPhone. There are a number of ways you can accomplish this and is not at all difficult.
The ways can be used either for setting up a brand new iPhone fresh out of the box or transferring your data from an old iPhone to a new iPhone. With the release of iOS 12.4, Apple has added an incredibly cool feature to the higher versions of iPhone.
Using a Migration Tool, users can wirelessly transfer all the data from their old iPhone to a new one via an ad hoc wireless network between them. Hence this way of transferring data is much faster than downloading an iCloud backup and using iTunes with PC.
Wirelessly Migrate Data to a new iPhone
There are several ways in which you can migrate your data to your new iPhone from the old iPhone. Simply follow the steps as mentioned.
Method 1- Use Automatic Setup with your iPhone
Step 1- Select your language on your new iPhone or iPad. Keep both your new and current devices in close proximity.
Step 2- Tap Continue on your iPhone or iPad when the popup appears asking you to set up your new iPhone or iPad with your Apple ID.
Step 3- Use your current iPhone to scan the image appearing on your new iPhone.
Step 4- Enter your current iPhone passcode on your new iPhone.
Step 5- Set up Touch ID on your new iPhone.
Step 6– Choose whether or not to restore your new iPhone from the recent compatible backup.
Step 7- Choose to restore your new device from an iCloud or iTunes backup, set up as a new iPhone or iPad, or transfer data from an Android device.
Step 8- Agree to the terms and conditions.
Step 9- Tap Continue from Settings to use the settings for Siri, Find My iPhone, Location that was transferred over from your current iPhone.
Method 2- Use Quick Start
With Quick Start, it is easy to set up a new iOS device using information from your old device. Further, you can restore the data and content to your new device using iCloud backup.
To set up a new iPhone using your current iPhone by QuickStart make sure both devices are running on the same iOS 12.4 or later. QuickStart offers the option of using iPhone migration that came with the latest iOS updates. This will allow you to transfer all your data wirelessly from your current iPhone to your new iPhone. It requires the use of both old and new devices.
Step 1- Turn on your new iPhone and keep it near your current iPhone running iOS 12.4 or later.
Step 2- The Quick Start screen will appear on your current old device and the option of using your Apple ID to set up your new iPhone will appear. Make sure of the Apple ID you want to use, then tap Continue.
Step 3- Next, wait for an animation to appear on your new iPhone. Later, hold your old iPhone over the new iPhone, and center the animation in the viewfinder. Wait for a message saying “Finish” on your new iPhone.
Step 4- When prompted, enter your old iPhone’s passcode on your new iPhone.
Step 5- Now follow the on-screen instructions to set up Face ID or Touch ID on your new iPhone.
Step 6- Once Face ID or Touch ID is set up, tap the “Transfer from iPhone” button. This will begin to transfer your data from your old iPhone to your new iPhone. You can also choose to transfer settings, like Apple Pay and Siri. Also to update the backup on your device, make sure that Wi-Fi is enabled on your device.
Step 7- Secondly, if you have an Apple Watch and you are setting up a new iPhone, you will be asked to transfer your Apple Watch data and settings.
Make sure to place your two iPhones near each other and plugged into power until the iPhone data migration process is complete. The time depends on how much data you have to transfer from your old iPhone.
Method 3- Using iCloud
Another method is a little lengthy and can be achieved by using Apple’s iCloud feature.
Step 1- Open Settings on your old iPhone.
Step 2- Tap the Apple ID banner. Then tap iCloud.
Step 3- Click on Back Up Now.
Step 4- Turn your old iPhone off once the backup is finished.
Remove the SIM card from your old iPhone. Wait for the backup to complete before proceeding. Keep aside your old iPhone and make sure your new iPhone is off when you start these next steps.
Step 5- Insert your old SIM card into your new iPhone. And turn on your new iPhone.
Step 6- Slide up or press the Home button.
Step 7- Follow the directions to choose your language and set up your Wi-Fi network.
Step 8- Tap Restore from iCloud backup.
Step 9- Sign in to your iCloud account using Apple ID.
Step 10- Tap Next. Click on Agree.
Step 11- Tap Agree again.
Step 12- Finally choose the backup you just made.
Wrapping Up!
Does it not seem easy? Well, all the methods are likely to do your job of migrating data to a new iPhone without using wires and can be used quickly and easily. Choose as per your pace and enjoy using your new device.
