How to transfer complete data from old iphone which doesn't have wifi


I want to transfer data from my old iphone 8 to new iphone 12 mini, however iphone 8 wifi doesn't work. I am trying to setup 12 mini with 'transfer data from other iphone' option, but after asking of apple Id password, it says 'connection lost with phone

iPhone 8, iOS 14

Posted on Mar 23, 2023 10:53 AM

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Posted on Mar 23, 2023 11:02 AM

Back it up to your computer, then restore that backup to the new phone.

Make sure you select the option to encrypt the backup. If you do not, health data and some other data will not transfer.

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