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transfer cannot be completed via phone to phone

bought new iphone 12. unable to transfer.


error code: transfer cannot be completed

Posted on Aug 20, 2022 8:13 PM

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Posted on Aug 20, 2022 8:30 PM

Transfer Data from old iPhone to new by using a computer.

Do you have a backup created either on iCloud or on your computer?

- 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


Axel F.

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Aug 20, 2022 8:30 PM in response to izzaty176

Transfer Data from old iPhone to new by using a computer.

Do you have a backup created either on iCloud or on your computer?

- 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


Axel F.

Aug 20, 2022 8:28 PM in response to izzaty176

izzaty176 Said:

"transfer cannot be completed via phone to phone: bought new iphone 12. unable to transfer. error code: transfer cannot be completed"

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Troubleshooting iPhone Transfer:


Read the Message, Yet?:

It Reads: This iPhone does not have enough storage to transfer the data from your other iPhone. Reset iPhone to start setting up again.


Clear Space:

These is not enough space available for this. So, clear space, and then try this once more. Visit my User Tip: How to Clear Space from your Mobile Device, and What to Clear - User Tip

transfer cannot be completed via phone to phone

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