Quick Start moves data between old and new iPhones
Apple's Quick Start feature has made switching to a new iPhone largely painless, replacing the old process where users risked losing settings, apps and years of accumulated data. Rather than requiring a computer, Quick Start transfers contacts, photos, messages and app settings wirelessly by placing the new device next to the old one, though a cable connection remains available as a backup if wireless transfer fails.
The process involves scanning an animation with the new iPhone's camera to pair the devices, then choosing between restoring from a recent iCloud backup or a direct transfer. Wired transfers are far faster on iPhone 15 Pro and later Pro models, which support USB 3 speeds of up to 10Gbps compared with the standard USB 2 cable included in the box. Common problems include stalled transfers from weak Wi-Fi, insufficient storage on the new device, and mismatched iOS versions between phones. If the old iPhone is unavailable, such as after a trade-in, users can instead restore from an iCloud backup or one made via a Mac or PC.
- Apple's Quick Start lets iPhone users transfer data wirelessly without a computer
- Wired transfers are much faster on iPhone 15 Pro and newer models
- Weak Wi-Fi, low storage or mismatched iOS versions can cause transfer failures
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When people replace an iPhone, they may want to keep their contacts, photos, messages, apps and settings. In the past, moving this information could involve a computer and risk leaving some things behind.
Quick Start is Apple’s built-in way to set up a new iPhone using an old one nearby. The phones pair using the new phone’s camera, then information can be copied directly or brought back from a saved backup.
This matters because a phone can hold years of personal information and familiar settings. If the old phone is no longer available, a backup stored with Apple’s iCloud service or on a computer can provide another way to restore it.
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Originally published by Engadget as “How to transfer data from your old iPhone to a new one”.