So you bought a new iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max or iPhone XR and now you need to transfer all your data from your old iPhone to your new iPhone. It doesn't matter how you decide to transfer your data, using iOS 12 auto setup, iCloud or iTunes, before you start you need to.
Advice A: If you make an encrypted backup of your old iPhone using iTunes and then restore it to the new iPhone. All information will be transferred, including passwords. In addition, it will save more time and require less effort in working with the backup.
After you have made a backup, choose which method is more convenient for you to transfer data to a new iPhone.
How to Automatically Transfer Data from Old iPhone to New
In iOS 11 and newer versions, it is possible to quickly transfer data from one iPhone to another. The only condition is that both smartphones must be next to each other. So, let's begin:
1: Turn on your new iPhone or iPad and put it next to your old device (both devices must be running iOS 11 or later).
2: A window should appear on the new iPhone "Quick Start", where you will be prompted to set up a new device and enter your Apple ID.
3: After that, an image should appear on the new iPhone, scan it with the old iPhone.
4: When prompted for a password, enter the passcode for your old iPhone on the new one.
5: Set up Touch ID on a new iPhone or iPad.
6: Now you should be asked if you want to restore data to a new iPhone from your latest compatible backup.
7: Choose whether you want to restore your iCloud or iTunes backup to a new device, set it up as a new iPhone or iPad, or transfer data from an Android device.
8: Agree to the terms.
9: Choose whether you want to transfer some settings related to Siri, Find My iPhone, Apple Pay, location and privacy.
Step 10: Complete the setup process for your new iPhone or iPad.
How to transfer data to a new iPhone using iTunes
You'll need a Lightning cable or a 30-pin cable (if it's an iPhone 4S or older).
2: Connect your old iPhone to a Mac or Windows computer.
3: Run iTunes.
4: Click on iphone icon in menu time. 
5: Choose encrypt local copy and add password. 
6: If there is a question about creating app backup, press skip. (They will install anyway)
7: Wait for the backup to complete.
8:Disconnect your old iPhone from the computer, turn it off and take the sim card out of it.
9: Paste SIM card in your new iPhone and turn it on.
10: Connect your new iPhone to computer Mac or Windows.
11: Start setting it up, select language, connect to Wi-FI network.
12: On the iPhone Setup page, select Restore from iTunes copy
13: In iTunes on your Mac or Windows, select restore from backup
14: Choose last backup from the list and enter password.
Depending on the size of the backup, apps and music, you may have to wait a while for it all to load. Do not turn off your iPhone until the backup is complete. Upon completion of the process, the device can be used.
How to transfer data to a new iPhone using iCloud
If you use iCloud cloud storage, you can take a backup from there and transfer all your data wirelessly. It's best to start by manually creating a backup on the old device before installing it on the new iPhone. This will ensure that all the latest information has been archived and migrated. 
1: Get yours old iPhone.
2: Make sure your iPhone or iPad is connected to Wi-Fi. (If it's low, plug it in to charge.)
3: Log in to your old iPhone Settings
4: Choose an item iCloud
5: Find and go to the point Backup
6: Click on Create a backup
7: When the backup is finished, turn off your old iPhone
8:Pull out the SIM card from an old iPhone
Be sure to wait for the backup to complete before proceeding.
1:Install your SIM card into your new iPhone and turn it on.
2:Start setting it up, select a language, connect to a Wi-FI network.
3: On the page iPhone setup choose an item Restore from iCloud copy
4: Login to your account iCloud. (Enter your Apple ID and password.) and click Further
5: Choose last backup from the list and enter your iCloud password (if required)
Depending on how much data will be downloaded, including music and applications, this will take some time. Be within Wi-Fi range as much as possible to speed up the process.
Your iPhone can get very hot during the process, and the battery can run out during the recovery process. Do not worry, after recovery the temperature will return to normal.
How to transfer data to a new iPhone from an old smartphone to Android or Windows
If you decide to switch from an Android smartphone or Windows Phone, you can also transfer some data from them to an iPhone, although not everything, such as applications, you can not transfer.
- How to Transfer Data to iPhone from a Windows Phone Smartphone (In Development)
Still have questions about data migration?
If you encounter any difficulties or if you still have questions about transferring data from one iPhone to another, write in the comments below!
Updated November 2018:
Minor changes to the instructions due to the release of the iPhone XR.
The acquisition of a new device is always a joyful and long-awaited event, however, you will need old files and documents, as well as some applications, on the new device just as much as on the old one. It is possible to transfer all data and not lose valuable files from one iPhone to another without any problems if you back up your files to iCloud. You can also transfer data from your applications: measurements and indicators, many other options can be transferred via iTunes. Thus, with the right settings, you will not lose a fraction of the information from the old media, starting to use the new iPhone with familiar applications, documents and program indicators.
How to transfer data from one iPhone to another via iCloud
- This is the most reliable and easiest option for saving all system files. You do not need to buy or download third-party software on your phone. All you need is your old iPhone, new phone, iCloud storage space.
- Take your old phone and set up an iCloud backup. To do this, go to your phone settings and find the line "iCloud backup". Make sure all the files you want to transfer to your next device are on your phone, click "Backup". If you have an English-language iPhone firmware, then look for the “iCloud Backup” option.
- Creating a copy will take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour, depending on the amount of data on your phone and the amount of iCloud storage available. If you don't have enough space for a backup, purchase additional gigabytes in iCloud or delete everything unnecessary from your phone to reduce the amount of data.
- Once the backup is complete, you will be ready for the next step.
- Now take the new device in hand and run it, insert the SIM card from the old iPhone. Follow all the necessary steps to set up your iPhone: set your location, sync your Apple Watch, set the date and time of the device. As soon as you see a notification on your phone asking you to sign in to iCloud, then enter all the data that was on the old phone. You need to remember your Apple ID and password. If you've purchased apps and products with multiple Apple IDs, you'll need to enter all of them.
- It is very important to insert your old SIM card. If it turned out that the card is damaged or you need a different format, then you should contact your mobile operator's communication salon with a request to reissue the SIM card.
- Click "Restore from iCloud Backup" on the screen. Immediately, your old files and data will begin to be copied to the phone. The process will take from several minutes to an hour, depending on the amount of data. Remember to make sure that you are restoring the exact backup you made last. To do this, simply look at the date and time the copies were created.
How to Transfer Data from One iPhone to Another Using iTunes
You can back up your device not to iCloud, but to iTunes. This method will seem much more convenient to many, since the whole process takes less time and is carried out from a computer or laptop. Anything you need:
- Both iPhone devices: both old and new.
- Adapter cord for computer.
- your computer or laptop.
First, connect your old phone to your computer and sign in to iTunes. In the Browse tab, you will see the "Create a copy now" button. However, first set the copy options:
If you check the box next to “Encrypt iPhone backup”, then all account passwords will be transferred to the new device. If you remove it, then such data will not be transferred, and information from iHealth applications will also remain untouched.
The process will take a little time, and below you will see how much space your backup took up and how much is left.
Now connect the new device to your computer and in the same tab click on the “Restore from iTunes copy” button. Select the copy that was made last. Click "Restore".
Now all files will be copied to the same directories as on the previous device, your SMS messages, call data, passwords, browser and application settings will be completely updated on the new device. You are now ready to use your new iPhone with the same comfort as your old one.
Don't forget to sync with your Apple Watch phone if you have one. This is done just as easily through iTunes. In order not to lose previously received values in the smartwatch, encrypt the connection when transferring data to iTunes, and you will receive all the settings in their original form.
Immediately after the release of the new one, it has already become a plot for Internet memes. This strategy has an effect: many "Yabloko" immediately hand over their "outdated" gadgets to buy up and stand in line for "improved" devices.
However, when moving a SIM card to a new iPhone, users are faced with an unpleasant surprise: there are no contacts on the card - they are all stored in the device's memory. Such a system is certainly inconvenient, but Apple is not going to abandon it. Therefore, lovers of Apple technology should read the instructions on how to copy contacts from iPhone to iPhone - they all apply to both the latest and old modifications.
The essence of this method is that the user saves his contacts in the cloud storage iCloud, from where he then imports them to his new device. There is also a limitation: this method is relevant only for those users who have a valid account in Apple ID. Therefore, before thinking about transferring contacts, you should register. It is better to write down the account password - you will have to enter it on a new device, since contacts will be available only under the same account.
After registration Apple ID act like this:
Step 1. Go to the section " Settings"and find the subsection" iCloud».
Step 2 In the subsection " iCloud» activate the toggle switch opposite « Contacts". In the same way, you can select other data that you would like to save in the "cloud" - for example, notes, tabs in Safari.
Note: To sync with cloud storage, you need a stable Wi-Fi or 3G connection. At the end of this stage, the old gadget can be put aside.
Step 3 On the new gadget, also go to " Settings» « iCloud” and enter the registration details of a valid Apple ID.
Step 4 Activate the slider Contacts» - From now on, the contacts will be transferred to the new device. If there were already entries in the phone book of the new iPhone, iCloud will merge them with the transferred ones.
How to move contacts via iTunes?
Transferring contacts from iPhone to iPhone is also quite simple:
Step 1. After connecting the gadget to the PC and launching iTunes click on the icon " Device».
Step 2 Go to the tab " Intelligence” (in some versions of iTunes - “ Information»).
Step 3 Check the box next to " Synchronize contacts with:". In the drop down menu leave " Outlook».
Step 4 Scroll down and make sure that in the block " Add-ons» do not check the box next to « Replace the following information on this iPhone: Contacts". If there is such a checkbox iTunes will erase all contacts from the gadget's memory as soon as the next synchronization occurs.
Step 5 Click "Apply" - this will start the synchronization.
How to port numbers using the Mover program?
mover is a specialized application for copying numbers and photos from one "apple" gadget to another (we are talking not only about iPhones). This application is available for free download in the AppStore at the link
You can drop contacts like this:
Step 1. Install mover to both smartphones (“addressee” and “addressee”).
Step 2 Connect two gadgets to the same Wi-Fi network. If only one gadget is connected to the network, mover will refuse to work and will meet the user with such an unfriendly message:
Step 3 On the “destination” gadget, open mover and through the "+" button, select the contacts you want to transfer.
Step 4 open mover on the second smartphone, you will see that an arrow appears on the screen of the first.
Step 5 Move your finger to the desired contacts in the direction of the arrow and wait until they are transferred to the new device.
Ease of use is a guarantee that the number of Mover users is growing at an impressive pace. However, this program also has competitors. The most famous is an application with a very discreet and rather long name " Synchronization and transfer of contacts between different accounts”, which is also distributed in the AppStore in the Freemium version. The functionality of this program is wider than that of mover, however, there is an unpleasant limitation: you will not be able to import more than 100 contacts for free.
Conclusion
Rewriting numbers and contact details on a piece of paper - hello from the last century. There are a lot of options to transfer contacts from one iPhone to another, and the article shows only a part of them. If the iPhone user is a beginner, the option with third-party applications, such as mover- you do not need to learn these programs, as they are understandable on an intuitive level. More sophisticated users are better off using free cloud storage iCloud- having loaded contacts there once, you can no longer worry about their safety.
Photos and videos are part of our life. They allow you to quickly fill in the gaps in memory and reproduce certain moments in a few touches on the display. Therefore, their storage is of paramount importance. There are quite a few ways to transfer photos and videos from one iOS device to another, and in this article we will talk about some of them.
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Of course, the simplest option will be, but at the same time, other data, such as music, contacts, and so on, will be moved along with photos and videos. But what if you only want to move photos and videos? As always, there are many solutions.
Upload all photos and videos to iCloud Photo Library
Automatic uploading of the entire library to the iCloud cloud solves problems with storing and moving photos and videos. The process is completely automatic and every new moment of life immediately appears in its own storage on a remote Apple server, and then on all user devices connected by one account.
Setting up such a system is very simple - on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, open Settings → Apple ID (topmost section)→ iCloud → A photo and activate the switch opposite the item " iCloud Music Library».
True, all this joy will last exactly until the 5 free gigabytes cloud storage provided by Apple. As an option - to purchase additional space - not so high already, and the ecosystem created by the Cupertino people will work practically without restrictions, because backup copies of all devices, documents and other data are still stored in the cloud.
If there is no desire to buy anything in addition, then, as one of the temporary measures, content optimization for the displays of iOS devices, instead of the original file size, can serve, although in most cases this option is useless due to the huge number of saved photos and videos on the device .
Use third-party cloud storage, such as Google Photo or Yandex.Disk
As an option, use third-party cloud storages like (unlimited space for free + the program allows you to delete photos and videos uploaded to the "cloud" from the device), Yandex.Disk, and so on, which often have a more loyal policy and provide more free space for free .
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AirDrop technology (data transfer via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi) will perfectly cope with the transfer of data between iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Mac. The data transfer speed is quite decent.
Transfer from iPhone to iPhone
Apple has implemented the AirDrop function as conveniently as possible.
1 . Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on both iPhones.
2 . On the receiving device, open Control point, tap the widget with wireless interfaces, and then press the AirDrop button and select the desired option " For all" or " Contacts only».
On the iPhone (iPad) from which the photo or video will be sent:
4 . Open the application " A photo».
5 . Tap on the button " Choose" in the upper right corner.
6 . Select the files of interest.
8 . Instead of the AirDrop icon, a list of available contacts for sending content will appear. Select the desired contact from the list, after which the transfer of photos and videos to another iPhone (iPad, Mac) will begin.
Transfer Photos and Videos from iPhone (iPad) to Mac
On a Mac, open Finder and select AirDrop from the left side menu. It remains only to press the button " Enable Bluetooth” (if it is turned off) and send files from the iPhone or any other iOS gadget in the way described above.
In case the AirDrop item is not in the side menu, go to the menu Finder → Settings(or press the keyboard shortcut Command (⌘) + comma (,)). There, open the tab " Sidebar"and in the section" Side Menu Items» Check the box next to AirDrop.
Download photos and videos from iPhone to computer (Windows or Mac) and then from computer to new iPhone
In addition to the fashionable wireless transfer of photos and videos between devices, there is an older one - transfer via cable. Since direct cable transfer between iOS devices is not supported by Apple, a computer is used as an intermediate link.
After the necessary photos and videos are on the computer, transfer (copy) them to a new iPhone or iPad using any of the suggested methods:
- Uploading photos and videos from a computer to cloud services, for example, or Yandex.Disk. After the photos and videos are uploaded to the "cloud", all that remains is to download the corresponding iOS applications to the new iPhone.
- Copy photos and videos from computer to iPhone using the iTunes app. Instructions: and .
- Transfer photos using third-party applications, such as .
- Send photos and videos from your computer to iPhone via email (e-mail).
How to transfer photos and videos from one iPhone (iPad) to another using USB flash drives and adapters
On the official Apple website, you can find a fairly large range of accessories, thanks to which you can transfer photos and videos directly to a USB flash drive or SD card.
Attention! Requires iOS 9.2 or later firmware installed.
- Lightning / USB adapter for connecting a camera (2,390 rubles). Allows you to connect a camera or USB flash drive to your iPhone. Data transfer is carried out according to the USB 2.0 specification.
Third parties also produce various flash drives for iOS devices that allow you to store or transfer data, for example, and others.
Good! For many people, the most important and important information on the phone (of all that is in memory) is the contacts stored there. And of course, when changing the gadget, it becomes necessary to transfer all numbers to a new device. Moreover, it is highly desirable to do this by some convenient automatic method, so as not to “reset” each phone manually.
Fortunately, for those who remain faithful to the iOS operating system, there are no problems with copying the phone book. After all, there are many ways to transfer contacts (one or more) from iPhone to iPhone. How to do this and what are these solutions? Let's find out now - detailed instructions are already here!
Let's get started...
Using backups to move contacts between iPhones
To begin with, it is necessary to note the fact that Apple itself, in the official instructions, suggests that users do not transfer information in separate parts, but use backup copies to copy contacts from one iPhone to another. Well, right, what's the little thing? If you throw it, then absolutely everything! The order is this:
- Create a backup on the old iPhone (this can be done with either , or ).
- And on a new device.
As a result, we get a new “apple” phone, with information inside that is completely identical to the old one. Everything is transferred "one to one", including contacts (including photos, additional fields, etc.).
The following two methods are perfect for those who want to perform a phone card transfer operation without using a computer.
How to transfer one contact from one iPhone to another
Sometimes it doesn't make sense to move the entire address book, but only some numbers. In order to do this - open the card of any subscriber in your phone book and find the line "send contact".
A menu pops up that prompts you to choose the method by which the transfer will be carried out:
- AirDrop (learn).
- Message.
- Email (required first).
In this case, not all data is transferred, but only the most basic ones - the subscriber's number and his first and last name. Although for most people, only this information is filled in :)
Transfer contacts from iPhone to iPhone using iCloud
That's it, now they "flew" into the cloud. On a new device, it is enough to do an identical operation. After some time (depending on the speed of the Internet connection), all phone numbers will be copied to the new iPhone.
Important! Enter the login and password on the new gadget exactly the same as on the old one.
Even more important! After synchronization, you can change your login and password to a new one, and you will be asked what needs to be done with contacts that have already been synchronized. Click - leave on iPhone.
Computer programs for phone book synchronization between iPhone
In fact, there are a sufficient number of computer programs designed to work with numbers in the address book. You can also use the "standard" iTunes (). However, he will need Outlook for this task, and not everyone has it.
Fortunately, you can do without iTunes, and if you already use a computer to transfer contacts from iPhone to iPhone, then I suggest using CopyTrans. You can download from this link.
- Convenient interface.
- The ability to work not only with iOS devices, but also Android, etc.
- Is there Russian language!
- The free version has a limit on the number of actions, at the moment it is 50.
Transfer contacts from iPhone to iPhone using programs from the App Store
Since you have a smartphone in your hands, you can always expand its functionality using various applications. Of course, in the App Store there are special programs designed for various manipulations with numbers in the phone book.
Unfortunately, I could not find completely free applications (Can you tell me? Write in the comments!), And from the paid ones I can recommend Easy Backup (download link in the App Store) - and for synchronization (backing up contacts on one iPhone and restoring on the other) no need to pay! And if you really want to enjoy all the delights of the program, then "open" the full version is not so expensive.
