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The short answer
To set up new iPhone from an old one: back up the old iPhone, charge both, turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, then place them side by side.
At a glance
About 15 minutes · Medium · For iPhone
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Quick Start is the easiest route if your old phone is an iPhone or iPad.
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During setup, you may be asked to transfer your phone number.
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After the transfer, Apple's setup flow walks through a few more screens.
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Open the App Store and update every app.
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Quick Start doesn't appear: check that Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are on and the old phone is unlocked on its Home Screen.
Watch out
Don't erase your old iPhone until you've used the new one for a day or two and confirmed photos, messages and two-factor codes are all there.
You might ask
How long does it take to set up new iPhone? The setup screens take a few minutes.
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