Moving data from old iphone 11 pro max with 512 storage to new iphone 16 pro max iphone with 256 storage , but i have updated all my data to icloud 2 tera .. so now what is better to use . Quick start method or icloud method ? Keeping in mind i want it to be fast and at same time all my photos on icloud to be transfered too to my mobile . I am bit confused since my new mobile has lower storage.
lobsterghost1 wrote:
How much storage was being used on the iPhone with 512GB? If more than 256GB, then no, you won't be able to use an iCloud or for that matter ANY backup to load your data to an iPhone which has less storage than the data being moved to it can hold. I suspect, you're trying to put two gallons of water into a one gallon jug, here.
Perfect analogy.
lobsterghost1 wrote:
How much storage was being used on the iPhone with 512GB? If more than 256GB, then no, you won't be able to use an iCloud or for that matter ANY backup to load your data to an iPhone which has less storage than the data being moved to it can hold. I suspect, you're trying to put two gallons of water into a one gallon jug, here.
Perfect analogy.
I think you may be confused about the difference between device storage, which is fixed and cannot be made larger and iCloud Storage. If you have more data in your backup than your new phone can hold, you made the wrong buying decision and it would be advisable to return the phone and purchase one with more internal memory.
Read this link about the difference --> What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage? - Apple Support (CA)
How much storage was being used on the iPhone with 512GB? If more than 256GB, then no, you won't be able to use an iCloud or for that matter ANY backup to load your data to an iPhone which has less storage than the data being moved to it can hold. I suspect, you're trying to put two gallons of water into a one gallon jug, here.
razmee209 wrote:
lobsterghost1 wrote:
How much storage was being used on the iPhone with 512GB? If more than 256GB, then no, you won't be able to use an iCloud or for that matter ANY backup to load your data to an iPhone which has less storage than the data being moved to it can hold. I suspect, you're trying to put two gallons of water into a one gallon jug, here.
Perfect analogy.
Thanks!
Lydiamedhat wrote:
Moving data from old iphone 11 pro max with 512 storage to new iphone 16 pro max iphone with 256 storage , but i have updated all my data to icloud 2 tera .. so now what is better to use . Quick start method or icloud method ? Keeping in mind i want it to be fast and at same time all my photos on icloud to be transfered too to my mobile . I am bit confused since my new mobile has lower storage.
You won't be able to since your new phone isn't 512 GB.
You can only synced back your icloud data and not icloud backup.
Upgrade your new phone to 512 GB.
So can i setup my new iphone by using the icloud transfer instead of the quick start method ?
Lydiamedhat wrote:
So can i setup my new iphone by using the icloud transfer instead of the quick start method ?
NO.
Moving data from old iphone with 512 storage to iphone 16 pronmax 256 storage
