Transferring data from iPhone 14 with iOS 18 to new iPhone 17 pro max with iOS 26

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Transferring data from iPhone 14 with iOS 18 to new iPhone 17 pro max with iOS 26

How do I transfer all my data from an iPhone 14 pro max (apps, password, data photographs, everything) with iOS 18, to a iPhone 17 pro max with iOS 26. Just wondering how to do it, because I know that usually you have to have both operating systems the same iOS number but I can't do that with an iPhone 14 as it won't accept iOS 26 I believe.

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Original Title: How do I transfer all my data from an iPhone 14 with iOS X 18 to a iPhone 17 pro max OX 26???

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 10, 2025 10:10 AM

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lobsterghost1

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Sep 10, 2025 10:14 AM in response to Christopher Holden1

Both phones do not need to be on the same iOS version. But, if the phone you are moving to is on a lower iOS version than the phone you are moving from is on, that is not possible. In your case, that won't be an issue. I use QuickStart, which so easy and you can follow the directions in this link --> Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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