{"id":8730,"date":"2023-09-01T14:03:56","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T18:03:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tcn.tidbits.com\/?p=10024"},"modified":"2023-09-01T15:43:39","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T19:43:39","slug":"things-you-need-to-know-before-moving-to-a-new-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.macworks.com\/blog\/things-you-need-to-know-before-moving-to-a-new-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"Things You Need to Know Before Moving to a New iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you among the millions of people planning to get a new iPhone 15? It\u2019s exciting, we know, but don\u2019t move too fast when getting started with your new iPhone, or you might cause yourself headaches. Instead, follow these instructions when you\u2019re ready to transfer your data\u2014and, for many people, much of your digital life\u2014to the new iPhone. Apple also has a series of videos<\/a> you can watch.<\/p>\n

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  1. Update your old iPhone to the latest version of iOS. If you have an Apple Watch, update it to the latest version of watchOS. This process can take some time, so it may be best done overnight before you move data to your new iPhone.<\/li>\n
  2. Make sure you know your Apple ID and password, and if you have an Apple Watch, its passcode. You will likely have to enter them at least once during this process.<\/li>\n
  3. Make a backup of your old iPhone to iCloud<\/a> or your Mac<\/a>. (If you back up to a Mac, be sure to encrypt the backup<\/a>, or else it won\u2019t include saved passwords, Wi-Fi settings, browsing history, Health data, and call history.) Or back up to both, for safety\u2019s sake. We prefer iCloud backups because they\u2019re easier and don\u2019t introduce additional variables, like flaky USB cables. Apple will even give you temporary iCloud storage<\/a> to make a backup when moving to a new iPhone. To initiate an iCloud backup, go to Settings > Your Name<\/i> > iCloud > iCloud Backup and tap Back Up Now.
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  4. If you have an Apple Watch, you shouldn\u2019t have to unpair it<\/a> from your old iPhone to transfer it to the new one, but if the automatic transfer doesn\u2019t work, you can unpair it manually<\/a> and pair it again later. (If you take the manual route and have a cellular Apple Watch, you\u2019ll be asked if you want to keep or remove your plan. Assuming that you\u2019re keeping your Apple Watch to re-pair with your new iPhone, keep the plan.)<\/li>\n
  5. You shouldn\u2019t need to worry about transferring a SIM card. If you order through Apple and connect to your cellular carrier account during purchase, activating the new iPhone should cause it to take over your phone number. The same should be true if you purchase directly through your carrier. Besides, it\u2019s likely that iPhone 15 models sold in the US will rely on eSIM and lack SIM trays like the iPhone 14, so only non-US users might need to transfer the SIM card<\/a> from the old iPhone to the new one. Even then, it\u2019s better to contact your carrier and get them to activate the new SIM in the new iPhone because old SIMs don\u2019t always support all current cellular features, such as full 5G support.<\/li>\n
  6. Transfer your data, settings, apps, and purchased content in one of these three ways. None of them will be quick, despite the first one\u2019s name, so do the transfer when you have time:\n