How to Transfer Data from iPhone to iPhone without WiFi

Can You Transfer Data from iPhone to iPhone without Wi-Fi?

Nowadays, we can easily transfer data from iPhone to iPhone wirelessly. Quick Start helps us transfer everything to new iPhone during the setup process while iCloud helps us sync certain types of data after the setup.

However, both of these methods require an Internet connection. In addition, the transfer speed can be affected by the network. If the Wi-Fi is poor, it may take a long time to complete the transfer. Therefore, you want to find a way to transfer data from iPhone to iPhone without Wi-Fi, right? Then you are in the right place!

We have collected 3 ways that can help you transfer files from iPhone to iPhone without Internet. All these methods can be applied to transfer data from old iPhone to the newest iPhone, iPhone SE, iPad.

How to Transfer Data from iPhone to iPhone without Wi-Fi

Let’s start to see how to transfer files from iPhone to iPhone without Internet. Here are some comparisons that may help you choose the right way.

Way 1. AirDrop Files from iPhone to iPhone without Wi-Fi

AirDrop is one built-in utility for Apple products, which lets users share photos, videos, contacts, Voice Memos, Map location, etc. between two devices. It’s a good choice if you want to transfer one or two items because it does not support multiple transfer for certain types of data. If you want to share multiple contacts on iPhone, please go to Way 2 to get the solution.

Step 1. Turn on AirDrop on both iPhones

Go to Control Center > Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth > Press and hold on the wireless control box > Tap AirDrop > Choose Contacts Only or Everyone.

Step 2. AirDrop Contacts on Source iPhone

Go to Contacts app and find the contact you want to share > Choose Share Contact option > Tap AirDrop > Select the target iPhone.

Step 3. Receive Contacts on Target iPhone

Tap Accept to receive the contact and it will be saved to Contacts app.

Above are the steps to AirDrop contacts from iPhone to iPhone. If you want to AirDrop photos or other files, just go to the corresponding app and select the files you want to transfer.

Way 2. Selectively Transfer Data from to New iPhone without Wi-Fi

AOMEI FoneBackup for iOS is one is a file transfer application especially for iPhone and iPad users. You can let it help you transfer photos, music, videos, contacts or any other files stored in Files app from iPhone to another one. The transfer does not require a Wi-Fi connection and does not consume cellular data. 

1. Scan the QR code or go to App Store to get AOMEI FoneBackup.

2. Open AOMEI FoneBackup on both iPhones and allow the tool to use WLAN & access photos, contacts, music, etc. on your device.

3. Go to Connect Device and tap the avatar on either iPhone to establish a connection.

Make sure Wi-Fi option is enabled. AOMEI FoneBackup connects other devices through the WLAN service.

4. . Go to File Transfer > Choose the files you want to transfer > Tap Send to start.

★Tips:

You can go to Transfer List to check the progress of receiving and sending.

Please keep AOMEI FoneBackup in the foreground on both iPhones during the transfer, otherwise, the transfers will be interrupted.

The transferred photos and contacts will be saved in Photos app and Contacts app. Other files such as songs are saved in Files > Received Music and you can tap to play.

Way 3. Transfer Everything from Old iPhone to New iPhone via USB Cable

If you want to transfer everything from old iPhone to new iPhone, you may the desktop app of AOMEI FoneBackup. No need to connect to Wi-Fi, the transfer can be done via USB cable. You can let it help you transfer photos, contacts, call history, text messages, memos, calendars, Safari (history, bookmarks), applications (data files, preference), system settings, etc. 

1. Click the download button to get the tool.

2. Launch AOMEI FoneBackup and connect two iPhones to computer via the USB cable.

3. Choose iPhone to iPhone option.

4. Confirm the source device and the target device > Enable enable backup encryption if you want to encrypt data in old device.

5. Finally, click Start Transfer. When the transfer is done, the new iPhone will be restarted automatically.

★Tips:

If you want to transfer music from iPhone to iPhone, you can first transfer music from source iPhone to computer and then import music to target iPhone. It supports transferring both purchased and non-purchased music.

Just in case you may need the data of old iPhone one day, you can choose to transfer files from iPhone to computer as backup. If you want to save storage space, you can let the Full Backup or Selective Backup feature create image files for your important data.

If you want to sell your old iPhone or give it to someone else, you can use the Erase iPhone tool to wipe iPhone clean to prevent personal data leakage.

Final Words

That’s all about how to transfer data from iPhone to iPhone without Wi-Fi. You can let AirDrop or AOMEI FoneBackupfor mobile app tohelp you transfer selected files without Wi-Fi. If you have a computer at hand, AOMEI FoneBackup desktop app is the best choice. You can transfer everything from old iPhone to new iPhone at once.

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