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While setting up a new iPhone using data transfer from old, getting an error as “Data transfer has issues”and 4-5 trials for restart are still not letting setup complete.
iPhone 6, iOS 12
The two iPhones must be updated to the same IOS for example both IOS 17, be linked to the same Apple ID
Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone or iPad – Apple Support (UK)
suvarna145 Said:
"Issue with new iPhone setup for data transfer from old: While setting up a new iPhone using data transfer from old, getting an error as “Data transfer has issues”and 4-5 trials for restart are still not letting setup complete."
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Troubleshooting Unsuccessful Transfer:
The transfer may have stalled. So, is Quick Start what you used here? Either way, I recommend you restore your new iPhone to factory settings, and then perform this once more, using Quick Start: Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Issue with new iPhone setup for data transfer from old
