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Transferring data from iPhone 8 to iPhone 12

My iPhone 8 says it is transferring data and to keep my other phone close by. It had been over 8 hours. Is there a reason this is taking so long.

Thanks

iPhone 12 mini, iOS 14

Posted on Mar 31, 2021 9:07 AM

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Posted on Apr 29, 2021 7:45 AM

I’m having a similar issue with my apps transferring from my iPhone 8 to my new iPhone 12 Pro. I can see the apps on my new phone, but they’re’ extremely been stuck ‘Loading’ overnight. It’s been about 20 hours of these apps appearing to be about half-way loaded now. I’ve tried force restarting and verified my WiFi signal is working, both devices are plugged in & next to each other. Anything else I should try besides continuing to wait? I’m trying to return my old device for a credit, but don’t want to wipe it clean until I know my new phone is working properly.

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Apr 29, 2021 7:45 AM in response to QuickTimeKirk

I’m having a similar issue with my apps transferring from my iPhone 8 to my new iPhone 12 Pro. I can see the apps on my new phone, but they’re’ extremely been stuck ‘Loading’ overnight. It’s been about 20 hours of these apps appearing to be about half-way loaded now. I’ve tried force restarting and verified my WiFi signal is working, both devices are plugged in & next to each other. Anything else I should try besides continuing to wait? I’m trying to return my old device for a credit, but don’t want to wipe it clean until I know my new phone is working properly.

Transferring data from iPhone 8 to iPhone 12

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