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Taking too long to transfer data to new iphone

I have a new Iphone 11 Max Pro and have been transferring data from an iphone 8 Plus and it is taking me more than 24 hours to finish.

My internet service is pretty good and it is not slow, I keep logging in to my Apple ID every time I hit the continue option

I see al information in the new phone already loaded and the *plus is still telling me that it will take 3 more minutes to finish

His does not happen and it is still running, what should I do?

Posted on Apr 16, 2021 1:44 PM

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Posted on Apr 17, 2021 2:12 PM

Hey there Odratr0f,


Congratulations on your new iPhone 11 Pro Max! Based on your post, it sounds like the transfer of data using Quick Start is taking longer than anticipated. You mentioned seeing your data on your new iPhone but then seeing a message that it will take three minutes for something to finish. What is finishing up at that point? Typically, you'll be seeing your apps and other data that needs to download still loading.


If you have a lot of pictures and apps, etc this can take some time. During that time, it's best to make sure you stay connected to Wi-Fi and if you're able to keep your device plugged in it will allow your pictures to not pause the download to save battery.


If you're seeing any error messages as things are loading or if you're not seeing any progress being made, such as all apps are showing as 'Waiting..' then restarting your iPhone can also help. Restart your iPhone


Let us know more about what you're seeing and we'll provide any additional details we can.

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Apr 17, 2021 2:12 PM in response to Odratr0f

Hey there Odratr0f,


Congratulations on your new iPhone 11 Pro Max! Based on your post, it sounds like the transfer of data using Quick Start is taking longer than anticipated. You mentioned seeing your data on your new iPhone but then seeing a message that it will take three minutes for something to finish. What is finishing up at that point? Typically, you'll be seeing your apps and other data that needs to download still loading.


If you have a lot of pictures and apps, etc this can take some time. During that time, it's best to make sure you stay connected to Wi-Fi and if you're able to keep your device plugged in it will allow your pictures to not pause the download to save battery.


If you're seeing any error messages as things are loading or if you're not seeing any progress being made, such as all apps are showing as 'Waiting..' then restarting your iPhone can also help. Restart your iPhone


Let us know more about what you're seeing and we'll provide any additional details we can.

Taking too long to transfer data to new iphone

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