Transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Set up your new iOS device from a backup of your previous iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

Before you begin

If you have an Apple Watch and you got a new iPhone, unpair your Apple Watch from your previous iPhone before you set up your new device. Unpairing automatically backs up your Apple Watch so you can restore it after you pair with a new iPhone.
Make sure that you have a backup of your device.
Have your Apple ID and password ready.
Transfer your SIM card. If your new device needs a different SIM card than what you have, or an eSIM, contact your carrier.

Next, select one of these transfer methods.

Quick Start: Use your iPhone or iPad that's already running iOS 11 or later to automatically set up a new device.

iCloud: Transfer your data and purchased content to your new device from your previous device's iCloud backup.

iTunes or Finder: Transfer your data and purchased content to your new device from a backup you made with iTunes or Finder.

Published Date: March 01, 2021