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I want to transfer Contacts and Data from my old iPhone to my new iPhone- How do I find Quick Start?

I am having trouble finding the “Quick Start”

recommended by apple to transfer my old iPhone data to my new iPhone.

iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 20, 2023 8:17 PM

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Posted on Sep 21, 2023 7:09 AM

Which iOS are you starting from? Quick Start used to require iOS 11 or newer, though that’s not listed anymore.


You may need to transfer your data using a local or iCloud backup.


Here is how to use Finder or iTunes locally to transfer, or an iCloud backup:


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


If the Contacts are stored in iCloud or a Contacts (CardDAV) server somewhere, those don’t need to be transferred.


And per Apple:. If your new device is enrolled in Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager, you can't use Quick Start to transfer data from your current device.


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Sep 21, 2023 7:09 AM in response to jeffrius

Which iOS are you starting from? Quick Start used to require iOS 11 or newer, though that’s not listed anymore.


You may need to transfer your data using a local or iCloud backup.


Here is how to use Finder or iTunes locally to transfer, or an iCloud backup:


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


If the Contacts are stored in iCloud or a Contacts (CardDAV) server somewhere, those don’t need to be transferred.


And per Apple:. If your new device is enrolled in Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager, you can't use Quick Start to transfer data from your current device.


I want to transfer Contacts and Data from my old iPhone to my new iPhone- How do I find Quick Start?

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