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The short answer
The easiest way to transfer data to new iPhone is Quick Start: put your old iPhone next to the new one, turn the new one on and follow the prompts.
At a glance
About 30 minutes · Advanced · For iPhone
Key point 1 of 5
Your old iPhone needs iOS 11 or later, which almost any iPhone still in use has.
Key point 2 of 5
Use this if your old iPhone isn’t nearby.
Key point 3 of 5
This works with the Finder on a Mac, or the Apple Devices app or iTunes on a Windows PC.
Key point 4 of 5
Many carriers support eSIM Quick Transfer.
Key point 5 of 5
Open Mail and let your messages download.
Quick tip
Pick Download from iCloud if you want to start using the new phone sooner: apps and data download in the background.
Watch out
Use an encrypted computer backup if you can.
You might ask
How long does it take to transfer data to a new iPhone? It depends on how much data you have and your network.
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