How to activate my iPhone 15 before data transfer?

I am upgrading from an iPhone 11 to an iPhone 15. My question is: should I activate my new iPhone 15 first or transfer all my data from the iPhone 11 to the iPhone 15 first or doesn't it mater?


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iPhone 11, iOS 17

Posted on Aug 5, 2024 9:44 PM

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Posted on Aug 5, 2024 9:56 PM

Hello,


I would recommend that you transfer the data from your iPhone 11 while you are setting up your new iPhone 15. If you set up your new iPhone before transferring over your data, you will have to reset it again to transfer the information over from your iPhone 11.


Apple has a very helpful guide that explains how to transfer your data using Quick Start, you can check it out here: Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone or iPad - Apple Support.


I hope this helps!

-Drake


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Aug 5, 2024 9:56 PM in response to Terrifict

Hello,


I would recommend that you transfer the data from your iPhone 11 while you are setting up your new iPhone 15. If you set up your new iPhone before transferring over your data, you will have to reset it again to transfer the information over from your iPhone 11.


Apple has a very helpful guide that explains how to transfer your data using Quick Start, you can check it out here: Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone or iPad - Apple Support.


I hope this helps!

-Drake


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