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Transfer data from old iPhone to new one

So I have an iPhone 6 with IOS 9 software. The phone is super glitchy and seems like it’s going to die any day so I bought a new iPhone 7 Plus and I want to transfer all my data from the iPhone 6 to the 7+. The problem is iCloud doesn’t work since the software system is outdated and I don’t want to risk updating till I back up my phone. I tried backing up through iTunes on my Mac but I don’t have enough space. I bought an external hard drive but I don’t know how to do the iTunes backup through the hard drive, the only option it gives me is to backup to the computer, which I don’t have enough space for. Does anyone have any ideas on how I can transfer all my data from the iPhone 6 to the iPhone 7 Plus?

Posted on Dec 11, 2021 10:27 PM

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Posted on Dec 11, 2021 10:41 PM

K1534 Said:

"Transfer data from old iPhone to new one: [...]The problem is iCloud doesn’t work since the software system is outdated and I don’t want to risk updating till I back up my phone.[...]"

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Two Steps:


1. Update Both Your Phones:

Use my User Tip:  Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip


then...


2. Transfer the Data:

Quick Start: To transfer data to a newer iPhone, use Quick StartUse Quick Start to Transfer Data to a New iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Dec 11, 2021 10:41 PM in response to K1534

K1534 Said:

"Transfer data from old iPhone to new one: [...]The problem is iCloud doesn’t work since the software system is outdated and I don’t want to risk updating till I back up my phone.[...]"

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Two Steps:


1. Update Both Your Phones:

Use my User Tip:  Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip


then...


2. Transfer the Data:

Quick Start: To transfer data to a newer iPhone, use Quick StartUse Quick Start to Transfer Data to a New iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Transfer data from old iPhone to new one

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