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Is there a difference using Quick Start vs iCloud BackUp to transfer everything from your old iPhone to new iPhone? Do both methods transfer everything?

Is there a difference(will everything be copied over) using “Quick Start” vs “iCloud BackUp” to set up my new iPhone.

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Posted on Jul 25, 2021 3:00 PM

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Posted on Jul 25, 2021 11:45 PM

Transfer Data from old iPhone to new-


Do you have a backup created either on iCloud or on your computer? Review the information in the provided links so that you can make the best decision.


Method 1 - Backup your old iPhone on your computer like this ➔ How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support and then Restore your new iPhone from that backup like this ➔ Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


Method 2 - The Quick Start method and here is how to do that ➔ Use Quick Start to transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Axel F.

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Jul 25, 2021 11:45 PM in response to TerryWayneS

Transfer Data from old iPhone to new-


Do you have a backup created either on iCloud or on your computer? Review the information in the provided links so that you can make the best decision.


Method 1 - Backup your old iPhone on your computer like this ➔ How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support and then Restore your new iPhone from that backup like this ➔ Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


Method 2 - The Quick Start method and here is how to do that ➔ Use Quick Start to transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Axel F.

Is there a difference using Quick Start vs iCloud BackUp to transfer everything from your old iPhone to new iPhone? Do both methods transfer everything?

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