Taking very long to transfer

I’m helping my Dad transfer his data from his old phone ( Huawei) to his new iPhone 12 mini via the IOS transfering app.It was going well until the estimated time was at 16 min.Its been 16 min for the past hour and a half.I have tried to change the wifi in case it was faulty,left it for a while,and it still hasn’t changed.What's going on and what do I do about it??

iPhone XR, iOS 17

Posted on Sep 28, 2024 7:09 AM

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Posted on Sep 28, 2024 10:36 AM

Some users have encountered a transfer problem if the new iPhone updates iOS during the transfer.


If this is your case, stop the update and configure your iPhone as a new iPhone, i.e. without transferring data. This will allow you to update iOS.


To stop the update, force restart the iPhone:


  • Press quickly the volume+ button.
  • Press quickly the volume- button.
  • Press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears. It can take up to 20 seconds.


Once the update is done, erase the iPhone (Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone and tap Erase Content and Settings) then configure it again, this time by transferring data with Quick Start.

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Sep 28, 2024 10:36 AM in response to Isabellabrrth

Some users have encountered a transfer problem if the new iPhone updates iOS during the transfer.


If this is your case, stop the update and configure your iPhone as a new iPhone, i.e. without transferring data. This will allow you to update iOS.


To stop the update, force restart the iPhone:


  • Press quickly the volume+ button.
  • Press quickly the volume- button.
  • Press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears. It can take up to 20 seconds.


Once the update is done, erase the iPhone (Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone and tap Erase Content and Settings) then configure it again, this time by transferring data with Quick Start.

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