How to Switch iPhones or iPads and Transfer Data (2025)

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If your old device doesn’t support Quick Start, or you don’t want to use it, then follow the steps on the Hello screen until you reach a screen asking whether you want to join a Wi-Fi network. Choose the network you wish to join. You will be prompted to set up eSIM (choose Transfer From Another iPhone) and then set up Face ID or Touch ID.

… or Restore Your Backup

Alternatively, you can restore the backup you made. Here’s how:

Restore From iCloud Backup

If you used iCloud to back up…