How do I transfer directly from iPhone to iPhone?

Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  1. Turn on your new device and place it near your current device.
  2. A screen appears on your current device that offers the option of using your Apple ID to set up your new device. ...
  3. Wait for an animation to appear on your new device.
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How do I transfer my iPhone directly to my new iPhone?

How to transfer data from iPhone to iPhone using Quick Start
  1. First, turn on the new iPhone and place the old iPhone next to it. ...
  2. An animation will appear on the new iPhone's screen. ...
  3. When you reach the Transfer Your Data screen, tap Transfer Directly from iPhone and confirm the settings and data you want to transfer.
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Why can't I transfer directly from iPhone?

If your iPhone is still running with old iOS version and can't see the option Transfer from iPhone, you need to update the target iPhone to iOS 12.4 or later. iOS 11 just support migrating iPhone settings. Follow the steps to update the system.
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How do I transfer from iPhone to iPhone without iCloud?

Quick Start provides one of the best ways to set up and transfer your data from one iPhone to another without using iCloud. If both the source and the destination iPhone are using iOS 12.4 or later versions, Quick Start will allow you to transfer your data using the iPhone Migration option.
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Do you put SIM card in new iPhone before transferring data?

Eventually you will need the old SIM card installed in the new iPhone to setup the Messages and FaceTime apps that use your phone number. I recommend that you try the process again by installing the SIM card in your new iPhone, connect to a Wi-Fi Network and start the data transfer process again.
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Should I put SIM card in new phone before transferring?

Regardless of the device you're switching from, don't switch your SIM card until the entire transfer is complete. Before you get started, you'll also want to make sure both your old device and your new device have at least 20 percent battery life.
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How do I transfer photos and contacts from iPhone to iPhone?

Transfer Contacts to New iPhone with iCloud Syncing
  1. Connect both of your iPhones to the Wi-Fi.
  2. Log in to the same Apple ID on your two iPhones.
  3. On both iPhones, go to Settings > Tap on your Apple ID > Click iCloud > Select Contacts.
  4. Tap on it to turn it on > Select Merge when it asks if you want to merge contacts.
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How do you set up a new iPhone without backup?

It sounds like you want to setup your new iPhone without applying your iCloud backup, but then restore your iCloud backup later. To do this, during the setup process on the iPhone, choose the option to "Set Up as New iPhone" on the Apps & Data screen. On your iOS device, go to Settings > General > Software Update.
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Do you have to backup your iPhone to transfer?

All you need is a Wi-Fi connection; you don't have to bother with plugging your iPhone into a computer. Restore your iPhone from iTunes — use your Mac or PC to create an iTunes backup. Then, you'll need to connect your new iPhone to the same computer to transfer your data.
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Can I set up my new iPhone by myself?

In fact, it is possible to set up your new iPhone without ever plugging it in to a computer. When prompted to set up, choose Restore from iCloud Backup, tap next, and enter your Apple ID and password. Select the backup of your old device and tap Restore.
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What happens if I don't transfer everything to my new iPhone?

Answer: A: Answer: A: Yes, anything that you previously paid for under your Apple ID can be downloaded again for free. If you don't want everything to transfer over, on the new device just set it up as a new device and sign into your Apple ID.
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How do you sync two iPhones together?

Method 3. Sync iPhone to iPhone with iCloud
  1. Both you two iPhone should be logged in with the same Apple ID.
  2. Open Settings on your old iPhone.
  3. Tap your Apple ID and enter iCloud.
  4. Turn on the switch of the types of data you need to sync.
  5. Repeat this process on another iPhone.
  6. Select Merge.
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How do I transfer Contacts from one iPhone to another using Bluetooth?

Just open the Bluetooth option on your two iPhones and then pair them. Tap on Contacts on the source iPhone > select the one or more contacts you wish to transfer. Click on the Share button and select the target device from the list of options > Accept the incoming data on the target iPhone.
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How do I sync Contacts between two iPhones?

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  1. Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud.
  2. Turn on Contacts.
  3. When you're asked if you want to Merge or Cancel, tap Merge.
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Do you transfer data before or after activation?

Before you activate your SIM:

Transfer your contacts, photos, and videos from your old device to your new device. If you have an old SIM card, keep it until you've completed all activation steps for your new SIM card.
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Can you transfer apps and data after setup on iPhone?

Question: Q: Is transferring data after setup possible

Yes, you can restore a backup and download all of your apps and app data, but if you do that, you will overwrite the current contents of your phone. If you have already backed up since you set up the phone, you may have overwritten the backup that you want to use.
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Do you need WiFi to transfer data from iPhone to iPhone?

‌iPhone‌ to ‌iPhone‌ data transfers can be done over Wi-Fi, but there's also an option to transfer data using a wired connection by utilizing a USB3 Camera Adapter and a Lightning cable.
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How do I transfer everything from my iPhone 7 to my iPhone 13?

Plug both iPhones into a power outlet, turn on your new ‌iPhone 13‌ and place it near your current ‌iPhone‌, which needs to be running iOS 12.4 or later for the transfer to work. The Quick Start screen will appear on your current ‌iPhone‌ and offer the option of using your Apple ID to set up your new device.
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Can you AirDrop apps from iPhone to iPhone?

Method 2: How to Send Apps from iPhone to iPhone by AirDrop

Step 1. Select the apps on the old iPhone that you want to send to the new iPhone and hit the “Share” button then choose the destination iPhone. Step 2. On your new iPhone, tap “Accept” to allow Airdrop transfer selected apps from your old to the new iPhone.
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How do I transfer data from iPhone to iPhone using iCloud?

Use iCloud to transfer data from your previous iOS or iPadOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  1. Turn on your new device. ...
  2. Follow the steps until you see the Wi-Fi screen.
  3. Tap a Wi-Fi network to join. ...
  4. Sign in to iCloud with your Apple ID and password.
  5. When asked, choose a backup.
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