Transfer Data from Old iPhone to New iPhone X/8/7/7 Plus 2019

1. How to Auto Set Up New iPhone 8/7s/7 from Old iPhone

So, before we explain some of the methods that can be used to transfer your data to new iPhone 8/7s, let’s first look at how to set up your iPhone 8. Most people won’t have an issue setting up their iPhone manually but it can be a bit of a hassle.

Not many people will be aware of this but with the iOS 11 update, setting up an iPhone become incredibly easy and a lot faster. With iOS 11 auto-setup feature, you can simply hold your old iPhone and new iPhone 8 close together and have the setup taken care of for you.


Assuming that you have a new iPhone 8/7s, power it up and tap on the first display.


Select your language and on the following screen, select your country.


Next, bring both of the new iPhone and old iPhone close together and unlock your old iPhone.


When you see the “Set Up New iPhone” notification on your old iPhone, tap on “Continue”.


Now, a circle animation will appear on your new iPhone. Point your old iPhone’s camera at the new iPhone’s display as guided, and your settings will be applied.


Following this, you’ll be asked to enter your passcode and set up touch ID. Simply follow the rest of the steps and within a minute, you’ll have successfully setup your iPhone 8 using iOS 11 auto-setup.



Note


Your two iPhones should be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.


Your old iPhone should be updated to the latest iOS 11.
2. How to Transfer Data from Old iPhone to New iPhone 8/7s/7/7 Plus
2.1 Through iCloud Backup

With the short guide below, you can use the iCloud service to transfer data from old iPhone to new iPhone.

Step 1: On your old iPhone, open the “Settings” application and tap on “iCloud”.

Step 2: Head to “Backup” and tap on the “Backup Up Now” button and wait for the backup to complete.

Step 3: Once the backup has been taken, open and unlock your new iPhone 8/7s. From the setup menu, tap on the “Restore from iCloud Backup” option.

Step 4: Type into your iCloud ID and the backup will then be downloaded on your new iPhone.



Tips
What Contents Does iCloud Backup?

iCloud backup includes almost all data and settings on your iPhone, except:


Contacts, calendars, notes, iCloud Photo Library, My Photo Stream and other data that is already stored in iCloud


Data that is stored in Gmail or Exchange mail


Touch ID settings


Apply Pay info and settings


App Store files and iCloud Music Library
Cons of Using iCloud Backup

✘ Only 5GB free iCloud storage is available (which is chaos for those with 32GB devices or higher).

✘ Your old iPhone and new iPhone should be connected to a fast and stable internet.
2.2 Through iTunes Backup

By following each of the steps below, you are able to transfer data from old iPhone to new iPhone using iTunes.

Step 1: Connect your old iPhone to your computer and launch iTunes.

Step 2: Once you’re on iTunes, navigate your way to the “Summary” page and click on “Backup Up Now”.

Step 3: iTunes will then take a backup of your device’s data.

Step 4: After the backup has been taken, disconnect your old iPhone and connect your new iPhone 8/7s. Again, navigate to the “Summary” page.

Step 5: Click on the “Restore iPhone” button and select the most recent backup that you had just taken.

Step 6: The backup will now be restored and all of your data will be transferred over to your iPhone 8.



Tips
What Contents Does iTunes Backup?

An iTunes backup includes almost all the data and settings on your iPhone, except:


Files from iTunes and App Stores, or PDF that downloaded directly to iBooks


Data that is synced from iTunes, like music, video, photos, books, etc.


Photos that are stored in iCloud, including iCloud Photo Library or My Photo Stream


Apple Pay info and settings


Touch ID settings


Activity, health, keychain data, etc

When comparing, iCloud backup may have more requirements than iTunes backup. But iTunes don't back up media files that added to iPhone. Purchased media can be downloaded from iTunes, but what about other non-purchased files? You will lose them.
2.3 Transfer Media from Old iPhone to New iPhone 8/7s/7

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