How do i transfer files from iphone to iphone without deleting current data?

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How do i transfer files from iphone to iphone without deleting current data?

So i bought an iphone 6 about a month ago i really like the device and i got all my contacts and data on it.

Last week i recieved a new iphone 6 from my work that i can use so now i have 2 iPhones wich is pretty useless so id like to transfer all my data from my "old" iphone 6 to the new iphone 6 i recieved from my work but without deleting the current data on the iphone from my work because it has alot of usefull stuff on it that i need for my work.

Does anyone know how to do this? (transfer all my data from an old iphone to a new iphone without deleting the current data on the new one)

Thanks in advance!

iPhone 6s, iOS 9.1

Posted on Nov 28, 2015 8:38 AM

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FoxFifth

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Nov 28, 2015 8:58 AM in response to ElkeSlegers

One option that will allow you to transfer some things such as photos and documents is AirDrop: Share content with AirDrop from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

If both phones are using the same iCloud ID, another option for documents would be to save them to iCloud Drive. http://www.apple.com/icloud/icloud-drive/

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Nov 28, 2015 8:58 AM in response to ElkeSlegers

Hi!

You should synchronise each of them in manual mode in iTunes. Or if your work phone in managed by your IT support, ask them to help you synchronise exactly what you want.

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Nov 29, 2015 2:24 AM in response to FoxFifth

Wont this delete my current files on my new iphone ?

And can i transfer things like my agenda,contacts,pictures throughout airdrop?

Thanks for the reply!

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FoxFifth

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Nov 29, 2015 8:40 AM in response to ElkeSlegers

Transferring files via AirDrop or iCloud Drive won't delete anything currently on your phone.

If you were to backup your old phone and then use that backup to restore to the new phone, that would completely replace the existing contents of your new phone -- which is why I didn't suggest that.

You can transfer pictures through AirDrop -- but it might not be fun if you have a lot of photos.

If you reply with some more information I can give you some possibly better advice re contacts and photos:

1) are both phones currently using the same ID in Settings > iCloud?

2) how many photos do you need to transfer?

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