Transfer data to new iPhone

If you want to transfer your data to a new iPhone, you must first create a backup. You can then transfer this. We present all possible variants to you.

iOS 11: Transfer data conveniently to the new iPhone

If you use the iOS 11 or higher operating system on both your old iOS device and the new iPhone, you can now transfer your data particularly easily. If one of the two devices uses an older iOS version, read on in the next paragraph.

1. Pick up the new iPhone and turn it on. If you place your old iPhone or iPad right next to it, the quick start function is displayed on the new device.
2. If this is not the case, place the two devices on top of each other. If you see the correct Apple ID, tap Continue. If you cannot use the option, switch on Bluetooth on the old device.
3. The camera is activated on the old device. Hold the device over the new device to scan the animation on the new device. Without a camera, you can use the "Authenticate manually" option.
4. Log in to your Apple ID and follow the instructions. You can then choose which data you want to take from the last iCloud backup.
5. It may take a few minutes for all the data to be on the new iPhone. Always leave the two devices next to each other during the entire process.

The iPhone backup - cloud or PC

For backup you can either use iCloud or your computer (via iTunes):

• Cloud: The advantage of Apple's iCloud is simply convenience. Simply activate the function and your pictures, contacts, calendars, emails and much more will be saved. When the process is complete, you can have the data copied to your new device.
• PC: You can also back up your data via the PC and then transfer it to the new device. We recommend the official software from Apple, iTunes.
• You can find out exactly where the advantages of a backup in iTunes and the cloud are in this comparison.
• In the following paragraphs, we show you how to create the backup in the cloud or in iTunes and then transfer it to your new iPhone. Backup via the cloud is much easier.

Variant 1: iPhone backup in the cloud

1. Open the "Settings" app on your iPhone and select the "iCloud" category below.
2. If iCloud is not yet activated, simply log in with your Apple ID and password. If you have forgotten your Apple ID or do not remember the password, you can reset both.
3. You can then activate the individual categories that you want to save in the cloud.
4. Then the data is uploaded. To check whether the process has been completed, scroll all the way down and select the "Storage & Backup" item. Here you will also find the current backup status at the bottom. If desired, you can also start a manual backup there.
5. We show more tips and tricks for setting up and using iCloud in this practical tip and in the video below. There you will also find out exactly what is behind the individual categories.

Transfer cloud backup to new iPhone

• When setting up your new iPhone, you will be asked directly whether you want to import the backup from the cloud.
• Alternatively, you can log in to iCloud manually, as in the previous paragraph. Then the data is also transferred.
• This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up your iPhone 5S or another iPhone under iOS7.

Option 2: iPhone backup via iTunes

1. Start iTunes and connect your iPhone to the computer with a USB cable.
2. After a short time, a button with the inscription "iPhone" appears in the top right of the window.
3. In the "Overview" tab you will find the "Backups" category in the middle.
4. Activate the "This computer" option and click the "Apply" button below.
5. If you then click on the "Back up now" button, the backup will be created on your PC.

Then transfer iTunes backup to the new iPhone

Connect your iPhone to the PC for the first time, iTunes asks if you want to restore the device from a backup. Simply select the previously created backup here. If you have already set up the new iPhone on the PC, you have to initiate the restore from the backup yourself:

1. To do this, simply click on the "Restore iPhone" button on the iPhone overview.
2. Then you can select the backup and it will be played on your new iPhone.

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