Select Transfer from iPhone to use the new iPhone migration.ĭirect transfer allows you to ignore iCloud altogether, so it is useful if your iCloud storage space is full and you don’t have enough room to perform a complete backup. Then, you will be given the option to transfer data, either the traditional iCloud option or using the new direct transfer option. You will need to enter your current iPhone passcode on the new phone and set up Face ID or Touch ID. Confirm the Apple ID is correct and then follow the steps. If you do have two compatible iPhones, perform a new iPhone set up wirelessly by holding your current iPhone near the new device to begin the Quick Start process. From late August, you can expect all new iPhones sold to come with iOS 12.4 or later preinstalled, and therefore iPhone data migration will be possible. To use the new iPhone set up option, both the new factory-reset iPhone and your existing iPhone must be running iOS 12.4 or later. The iPhone defaults to using local WiFi, but you can transfer wired using the USB3 Camera Adapter and a Lightning cable. You can now perform a local iPhone data migration when setting up your new iPhone.Īs part of Quick Start, you can now Transfer Your Data directly, without requiring the use iCloud or an iTunes backup. With iOS 12.4 or later, there’s a new iPhone set up option.
