How to restore to an iTunes backup on a new iPhone?
How to restore to an iTunes backup on a new iPhone?
Check under File > Devices > Restore from Backup
The first half of this guide involves backing up the data on your old iPhone to iTunes. Make sure that you are running the latest version of iTunes, which is available through Software Update, and have plugged your device into your computer using the white sync cable. These steps are geared towards Mac users, although they should be similar if you are using iTunes on Windows.
Step 1: Connect your old iPhone to your computer.
Step 2: Open iTunes and click on File > Devices > Back up.
Step 3: Wait patiently, as the backup process could take 10 minutes or longer depending on how much music, apps and other data is on your iPhone.
Step 4: When the backup is complete, disconnect your old iPhone from your computer.
Step 5: Connect your new iPhone to your computer.
Step 6: Open iTunes and click on File > Devices > Restore from Backup.
Step 7: Wait patiently again, as restoring from an iTunes backup could take a lengthy time. Your data is being transferred to the new iPhone.
Step 8: When the backup is restored, disconnect your new iPhone from your computer.
If you followed the above steps correctly, your music, messages, contacts, apps and all other data should now be on your new iPhone. If you are fully confident that all of your data has been transferred to your new iPhone, you can proceed with wiping the data off of your old iPhone. To do so, tap on Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. The old iPhone will now be at the "Welcome to iPhone" screen of the iOS Setup Assistant.
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