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How to Transfer Data from Old iPhone to New iPhone 16
When you switch to a new iPhone 16, how can you do to transfer everything from old iPhone to new iPhone? Find ways in this passage and method 1 might be the best way!
By Kathy / Updated on September 10, 2024
Unboxing your new iPhone 16 is exciting. You can experience the latest upgraded features, enjoy the smoothly running iOS 18 system, and take advantage of improved camera performance, among other things.
But you may also have a big headache about your old iPhone data, especially for lots of app data, photos, videos, etc. But don’t worry. For people who wonder to know how can I transfer all my stuff from old iPhone to new iPhone 16? This passage will help you a lot!
1. How to transfer data from old iPhone to new iPhone 16 - One click & fastest
To efficiently move data from old iPhone to new iPhone without any backupand storage limitations, the professional Aomei FoneBackup might be your best & simplest choice.
FoneBackup- Transfer all app data, settings, etc. to your new iPhone in one click.
- Also supports selectively transferring photos, videos, ringtones, etc.
- Easily transfer dozens of GB of data in a short period of time.
- Efficiently transfer between different Apple IDs without backup.
- Various iOS devices and versions are supported (iPhone 16/iOS 18).
100% SecureNow just follow guidance below to get how to transfer data from iPhone to iPhone 16 (Plus) / Pro (Max) without iCloud.
Step 1. Connect devices to begin iPhone transfer
Connect 2 devices to the computer via 2 USB cables > If asked, tap Trust on your iPhone to continue.
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If 2 devices have the same USB port and you have only one USB cable, you can connect your old iPhone to the PC first > Go to Phone Backup > Full Backup to back up iPhone data, then connect your new iPhone and go to My Backups to restore.
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The restoration process will erase all current data on your new iPhone.
Step 2. Launch software to transfer iPhone to iPhone
Launch Aomei FoneBackup > Choose Phone Transfer > Go to iPhone to iPhone and click Get Started.
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The iPhone-to-iPhone transfer action will wipe all your targeted iPhone data. If you have already set up iPhone 16, you can go to Phone Backup and choose Selective Backup or Full Backup to back up your new iPhone first.
Step 3. Start iPhone to iPhone data transfer
Confirm your source iPhone and targeted iPhone > If necessary, enable Backup encryption to protect your private data > Click Start Transfer to begin the task.
You can also use Aomei FoneBackup to finish selective mobile to PC file transfer and vice versa. Just go to Phone Transfer and choose iPhone to PC to transfer photos, videos, etc. from old iPhone to PC, then go to PC to iPhone to transfer data from PC to your new iPhone.
2. How to transfer data from iPhone 15 to iPhone 16 with iCloud
If you need a wireless way to transfer your iPhone data, iCloud might be a nice choice. It’s important to note that iCloud only offers 5 GB of free storage.
So if you don’t have enough space, you may need to manage iCloud storage to free it up or upgrade your iCloud first.
How to copy old iPhone to new iPhone with iCloud backup
Step 1. Turn on your new iPhone > Follow the setup guide to set up your device.
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If you have already set up your iPhone, you need to wipe all new iPhone data to restart the setup process (Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Erase All Content and Settings).
Step 2. When it promotes, choose Restore from iCloud backup on the screen to get your iCloud backup.
Step 3. Select the latest backup you're made, then follow the guide to transfer old iPhone to new iPhone.
3. How to transfer everything from old iPhone to new iPhone 16 via Quick Start
Quick Start is another available way to make a full iPhone migration. With this way, you can use your old iPhone to set up your new iPhone 16.
• Ensure your old iPhone is running with iOS 11 or later.
• Make sure your old iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth is on.
• Keep your devices near each other and charged until the process is finished.
Now you can follow the guide to see how to make it efficiently.
Step 1. Turn on your new device and place it near your current device > Follow the onscreen guidance to set up it.
Step 2. Connect your new iPhone to Wi-Fi or a cellular network> According to the onscreen instructions to continue the setup process > Choose the method you need to transfer your data.
- If you choose to Download from iCloud, your apps and data download in the background so that you can start using your new device right now.
- If you choose to Transfer from iPhone, then you need to wait for the transfer to complete on both devices before you can use them.
4. How to transfer everything from one iPhone to another with iTunes
For Windows and macOS Mojave and earlier users, you can use iTunes to transfer iPhone data via a USB cable. And you cannot view any data in the backup until you restore it to the new iPhone.
iTunes backup includes most of the local data on your iPhone like photos, messages, contacts, call logs, iPhone settings, local files of apps, Keychain data, etc.
Step 1. Download iTunes on your Windows PC and connect old iPhone to the computer with a USB cable.
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For macOS Catalina or later users, you can use Finder to accomplish the task.
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If you receive an error message said that iTunes cannot read the content of the iPhone, you may need to reinstall iTunes or choose another way to finish iPhone data migration.
Step 2. Click the device icon in the upper-left corner and then click Back Up Now under the Summary interface. Wait for some time, once the backup is completed, disconnect old iPhone and connect new iPhone 16 to the computer.
Step 3. Click the device icon> Click Restore Backup to start iPhone 16 data transfer.
Bonus part: Some rumored new features of iPhone 16
· A new camera lens orientation for recording 3D videos.
· A three-lens camera setup, with the telephoto lens offering 5x optical zoom.
· Use a 3nm processor to enhance Siri and integrate ChatGPT, along with unique AI features.
· Offers 8GB of RAM, an increase from the 6GB RAM found in the iPhone 15.
· It is expected to feature a 3,561mAh battery, an increase from the 3,349mAh battery capacity of the iPhone 15.
Conclusion
These are all about how to transfer data from old iPhone to new iPhone 16.
- For people who need to transfer lots of data, wired ways are useful. You can use Aomei FoneBackup (recommended) or iTunes to make it.
- If you want to rely on a wireless way, using iCloud backup or Quick Start is OK.
If you just need to move partial data from iPhone to iPhone, Aomei FoneBackup’s iPhone to PC and PC to iPhone feature will help you a lot!
