New iPhone Setup: Move Everything With Quick Start

Setting up a new iPhone from scratch wastes hours. Quick Start moves your apps, settings and data in one go.

1. Update the old iPhone

Settings, General, Software Update. Quick Start needs iOS 11 or later.

2. Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

On the old iPhone.

3. Put them side by side

Turn on the new iPhone and place it next to the old one. Quick Start appears.

4. Follow the prompts

Unlock, set up Face ID or Touch ID, then choose to transfer from iCloud or directly.

5. Let it finish

Keep both phones plugged in and close together until the transfer is done.

Sources

Apple Support (Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone or iPad).

FAQ

iCloud or direct transfer?

Apple says iCloud lets you use the new iPhone right away while apps download; a direct transfer means waiting until it finishes.

It's a work iPhone. Does Quick Start work?

Not on devices enrolled in Apple School Manager or Apple Business.