Nick H M.
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Q: How do I transfer data from old iPhone to new one without iCloud?

Hi. My iPhone's screen no longer works. I never turned on iCloud, and my dad just ordered a new phone for me. My question is, is there a way I can transfer my old contacts, pictures, music, and apps without iCloud? If you can please help me, it'd be appreciated. Thank you!

Posted on Jun 27, 2014 9:56 AM

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Nick H M.

Q: How do I transfer data from old iPhone to new one without iCloud?

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  • by razmee209,

    razmee209 razmee209 Jun 27, 2014 10:00 AM in response to Nick H M.
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    Jun 27, 2014 10:00 AM in response to Nick H M.

    Yes, use your iTunes backup.

     

    I assume you backup to iTunes on a regular basis right?

     

    If you have no backup then sorry there is nothing you can do transfer your information over to your new phone with a broken screen.

  • by Wani Aamir,

    Wani Aamir Wani Aamir Jun 27, 2014 10:02 AM in response to Nick H M.
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    Jun 27, 2014 10:02 AM in response to Nick H M.

    Hi Nick,

    Yes you can transfer data to your new iPhone without iCloud. You just need to connect old iPhone to iTunes, take a backup and then restore that backup on your new iPhone.

  • by razmee209,

    razmee209 razmee209 Jun 27, 2014 10:13 AM in response to Wani Aamir
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    Jun 27, 2014 10:13 AM in response to Wani Aamir

    Wani Aamir wrote:

     

    Hi Nick,

    Yes you can transfer data to your new iPhone without iCloud. You just need to connect old iPhone to iTunes, take a backup and then restore that backup on your new iPhone.

    That's assuming the OP has ever sync/backup with iTunes before, if he hasn't it will ask him to unlock his phone or ask to authorized the phone.

     

    which the OP can't do, because of a broken screen.

  • by Nick H M.,

    Nick H M. Nick H M. Jun 27, 2014 10:24 AM in response to razmee209
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    Jun 27, 2014 10:24 AM in response to razmee209

    I never did back it up. luckily I found out how to get the pictures and apps off it. Thank you all for your help! I'll get the contacts myself. Have a nice day <3

  • by Chris CA,

    Chris CA Chris CA Jun 27, 2014 10:38 AM in response to Nick H M.
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    Jun 27, 2014 10:38 AM in response to Nick H M.

    With the new phone, you going to turn on iCloud/sync with your computer?

    As well as enabling FindMyiPhone?

    Correct?

  • by amelblan,

    amelblan amelblan Nov 26, 2015 10:40 PM in response to Nick H M.
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    Nov 26, 2015 10:40 PM in response to Nick H M.

    Hello, I know it has been a year but do you by any chance remember how you did this? I am having the same problem.

  • by Town in sky,

    Town in sky Town in sky Nov 26, 2015 11:36 PM in response to Nick H M.
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    Nov 26, 2015 11:36 PM in response to Nick H M.

    Transfer Data from iPhone to iPhone 6/6s (Plus) via iTunes:

    Step 1. Make a backup for your old iPhone via iTunes.

    Step 2. You should turn off your old iPhone because it’ll cause conflicts with backups in iCloud.

    Step 3. Turn on your new iPhone  to set up your iPhone and tap on Restore from iTunes Backup.

    Step 4. Connect your new iPhone  to iTunes on the computer, which you used to backup your old iPhone.

    Step 5. iTunes will ask you to restore from backup or set up as new. Select the latest backup of your old device and click Continue button. Make sure that iTunes is showing you the latest backup of your old iPhone.

    Step 6. When the restore process is complete, your new iPhone will restart. Then it will be ready for use.

  • by Chris CA,

    Chris CA Chris CA Nov 27, 2015 11:57 AM in response to amelblan
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    Nov 27, 2015 11:57 AM in response to amelblan

    amelblan wrote:

     

    Hello, I know it has been a year but do you by any chance remember how you did this? I am having the same problem.

    See this -> Transfer content from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a new device - Apple Support