1.)Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

Set up your new iOS device automatically using an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.

Set up your new device with Quick Start

Quick Start occupies both devices, so make sure you choose a time when you won't need to use your current device for several minutes.

1. Turn on your new device and place it near your current device.

2. A screen appears on your current device that offers the option of using your Apple ID to set up your new device. Make sure it's the Apple ID that you want to use, then tap Continue. If you can't see the option to continue on your current device, make sure Bluetooth is turned on.

3. Wait for an animation to appear on your new device. Hold your current device over the new device, then centre the animation in the viewfinder.

4. Wait for a message that says Finish on New [Device]. If you can't use your current device's camera, tap Authenticate Manually, then follow the onscreen steps.

5. When asked, enter your current device's passcode on your new device. Then follow the instructions to set up Face ID or Touch ID on your new device.

6. When you see the Transfer Data from [Device] screen, tap Continue to begin transferring your data from your previous device to your new device. Or you can tap Other Options to transfer apps, data and settings from your most recent iCloud backup or transfer from a backup on your computer.

Keep your devices near each other and plugged into power until the data migration process is complete. Transfer times can vary based on factors such as network conditions and the amount of data being transferred.

2.)Use iCloud to transfer data from your previous iOS or iPadOS device to your new iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

Transfer your personal data and content you've purchased to your new device using your previous device's iCloud backup.

How to transfer your iCloud backup to your new device

1. Turn on your new device. A "Hello" screen should appear. If you've already set up your new device, you need to erase it before you can use these steps.* 

2. Follow the steps until you see the Wi-Fi screen.

3. Tap a Wi-Fi network to join. Follow the steps until you see the Apps & Data screen, then tap Restore from iCloud Backup.

4. Sign in to iCloud with your Apple ID and password. 

5. When asked, choose a backup. Make sure it's the correct one by checking the date and size of each. Find out what to do if you're asked to update to a newer version of iOS or iPadOS.

6. If you purchased iTunes or App Store content using multiple Apple IDs, sign in to each. If you can't remember the passwords, you can skip this step by tapping "Don't have an Apple ID or forgot it?". 

7. Stay connected and wait for the restore process to be completed, then follow the rest of the onscreen setup steps. If possible, keep your device connected to Wi-Fi and plugged in to a power source after you've set it up. This allows content stored in iCloud, such as your photos, music and apps, to be downloaded back to your device automatically.

* To erase your device that's using iOS or iPadOS 15 or later, tap Settings > General > Transfer or Reset [Device] > Erase All Content and Settings. On iOS or iPadOS 14 or earlier, tap Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. This erases all of the data on your device. After you've erased it, your device will restart and the "Hello" screen will appear. 

Finish

After you've transferred to your new iOS or iPadOS device, you may need to complete a few more steps to finish the process. If you have an Apple Watch, find out how to restore it from a backup and pair it with your new iPhone.

3.)Use the Finder or iTunes to transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

Transfer your personal data and purchased content to your new device from a backup you've made in the Finder or iTunes.

If your  backup isn't encrypted, your Health and Activity data from your iOS device or Apple Watch won't be transferred.

How to transfer your backup to your new device

1. Turn on your new device. A "Hello" screen should appear. If you've already set up your new device, you'll need to erase it before you can follow these steps.*

2. Follow the steps until you're on the Apps & Data screen, then tap Restore from Mac or PC.

3. Connect your new device to the computer you've used to back up your previous device.

4. Open iTunes or a Finder window on your computer and select your device. You may be asked to trust your device.

5. Select Restore Backup. Then choose a backup. Make sure it's the correct one by looking at the date and size of each. Find out what to do if you're asked to update to a newer version of iOS or iPadOS.

6. If you need to restore from an encrypted backup, enter your password when asked.

7. Wait for the restore process to finish, then complete the rest of the setup steps on your iOS or iPadOS device. If possible, keep your device connected to Wi-Fi and plugged in to a power source after you've set it up. This will allow content stored in iCloud, such as your photos, music and apps, to be downloaded back to your device automatically.

* To erase your device that's using iOS or iPadOS 15 or later, tap Settings > General > Transfer or Reset [Device] > Erase All Content and Settings. On iOS or iPadOS 14 or earlier, tap Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. This will erase all of the data on your device. After you've erased it, your device will restart and the "Hello" screen will appear.

Finish

After you've transferred to your new iOS or iPadOS device, you may need to complete a few more steps to finish the process. If you have an Apple Watch, find out how to restore it from a backup and pair it with your new iPhone.