It’s easier than you think to set up a new iPhone and take all your data with you.
If you’ve been lucky enough to receive a shiny new iPhone, you’re in for a treat. Whether it’s the ultra-premium iPhone 13 Pro Max, the affordable iPhone SE (2020), or anything in between, there’s a lot to like, from their slick software and wealth of apps, to class-leading performance and capable cameras. But if you’re new to the ecosystem, or it’s been a while since you switched devices, there can also be a fair amount to learn as part of the initial setup process. Luckily for you, we’ve put together this guide to not only getting your new phone ready for use, but transferring settings from your existing device too. Let’s get started. First thing’s first – securing your personal data, photos, and anything else on your current iPhone (if you have one). You can do this in one of two ways. You can plug your iPhone into a PC or Mac, or back up via iCloud, but if you’re using a computer you’ll need your iPhone’s passcode handy, as you’ll be asked to “Trust” the computer at various steps of the process. On a PC, you’ll need to use iTunes. Plug your iPhone into your computer and then open iTunes and look for the small icon of an iPhone near to the top left of the window. Click it, click ‚Summary‘, and then click ‚Back Up Now‘. On a Mac, back-up is no longer tied to iTunes. Once your device is plugged in, open the Finder sidebar, select your iPhone, and then click ‚General‘. Next, select ‚Back up all of the data on your iPhone to this Mac ‚, and then choose ‚Back Up Now‘.
