iPhone data transfer is taking over 4 hours

Hello!

Today I got an iPhone 16 pro max and I'm trying to transfer the data from my old iPhone 13. Both phones have battery and the Wi-Fi connection is stable, but it's taking more than 4 hours so far. Could the reason be in the big number of pictures, videos, apps, etc that I have or is there another issue?


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Original Title: Transferring data from one iPhone to another

iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Jul 3, 2025 1:28 PM

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Posted on Jul 3, 2025 3:07 PM

dmhlva wrote:

Hello!
Today I got an iPhone 16 pro max and I'm trying to transfer the data from my old iPhone 13. Both phones have battery and the Wi-Fi connection is stable, but it's taking more than 4 hours so far. Could the reason be in the big number of pictures, videos, apps, etc that I have or is there another issue?


Sure it could demand on amount of data...


Verify bluetooth is turned on as well...


see if there is anything here helpful—


Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Turn on and set up iPhone

Turn on and set up iPhone - Apple Support




if you think you have an issue and want to start over

ref: Erase iPhone



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Jul 3, 2025 3:07 PM in response to dmhlva

dmhlva wrote:

Hello!
Today I got an iPhone 16 pro max and I'm trying to transfer the data from my old iPhone 13. Both phones have battery and the Wi-Fi connection is stable, but it's taking more than 4 hours so far. Could the reason be in the big number of pictures, videos, apps, etc that I have or is there another issue?


Sure it could demand on amount of data...


Verify bluetooth is turned on as well...


see if there is anything here helpful—


Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Turn on and set up iPhone

Turn on and set up iPhone - Apple Support




if you think you have an issue and want to start over

ref: Erase iPhone



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