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transferring data to iPhone 14

does the current operating system on old phone have to upgraded to IOS 16 before transferring data to iPhone 14?

Posted on Sep 22, 2022 11:39 PM

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Posted on Sep 23, 2022 1:01 AM

No, you're fine. The rule is you can transfer data using backup restore or Quick Start provided the recipient phone is equal or higher version than the donor

If you think about it, anyone upgrading from iPhone 7 would be stuck!

Quick Start

Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone or iPad - Apple Support 

or See the instructions in Transfer data from your previous iOS or iPadOS device to your new iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


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Sep 23, 2022 1:01 AM in response to walterfromgoldsboro

No, you're fine. The rule is you can transfer data using backup restore or Quick Start provided the recipient phone is equal or higher version than the donor

If you think about it, anyone upgrading from iPhone 7 would be stuck!

Quick Start

Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone or iPad - Apple Support 

or See the instructions in Transfer data from your previous iOS or iPadOS device to your new iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


transferring data to iPhone 14

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