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Transfer iPhone to iPhone

Direct answer

Use Apple Quick Start, iCloud or a computer backup according to the available devices and connection; move the carrier line as a separate check.

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01

Quick checks

  • Confirm an existing backup.
  • Keep the Apple Account password and old passcode available.
  • Check whether the new iPhone uses a physical SIM or eSIM.
02

Move and verify

  • Choose an Apple-supported transfer method.
  • Wait for apps and cloud content to finish restoring.
  • Test calls, texts, photos and key apps on the new iPhone.
03

Do not erase your old phone yet

  • Keep the old phone and its working line until data, calls, texts and critical sign-ins work on the new phone.

Sources & verification

Last checked: . Official guidance is the primary source. Steps can differ by model, carrier and software version.

  1. Transfer data to a new iPhone or iPad ↗Apple Support · 2026-09-26 · PH2-APPLE-TRANSFER

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