How to Upgrade to iPhone 14 without Data Loss
iPhone 14 in your possession. You've finally got Apple's latest smartphone after waiting in line at the Apple Store or picking it up by mail order, and it's time to start turning it on.
If you are coming from Android or have been an Apple user for a while, you still have questions. From turning on and connecting to Wi-Fi to activating the eSIM and uploading all your data, this tutorial will take you through every step to set up iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Tips to prepare for iPhone setup
Whether you are switching from another phone or setting up an iPhone for the first time. You'll need the following items before you can begin the setup process:
Don't forget to create a backup of your previous iPhone. If you are upgrading to an iPhone 14 from an earlier model. You will need to transfer the contents of your old iPhone to the new one. To avoid data loss due to lack of space, you can copy them on your computer.
You should keep your old phone handy. Keep your old phone handy, be it Android or iPhone. Setup time may be reduced if you do this.
Verify that you have an active internet connection. to complete the iPhone setup process. You must be within range of a reliable Wi-Fi network.
Make sure you have your Apple ID and password handy. Keep your Apple ID and password handy in case you need to log into your account for any reason, including restoring a backup. One can be done at the time of installation if desired.
Use your new iPhone by bringing a recent iCloud backup.
Restoring from an updated iCloud backup is the fastest and hassle-free way to activate and turn on your new iPhone. While you are setting up your new iPhone, select Restore from iCloud backup, enter your Apple ID credentials, and then select the most recent backup of your previous device.
If the backup is older than a couple of days, it is better to recreate it. If you want to back up your old phone to iCloud, open the Settings app, tap the iCloud Backup icon, and then select Backup now.
When you're done, go back to your new iPhone and choose the Backups tab. From there, you can choose the backup that you just created to start the restore process.
After 15 minutes, your phone will be fully functional after it downloads all the pre-installed apps and restores your settings and preferences.
Once everything is restored, you will need to re-enter the passwords of any accounts you have added to your phone and check each app to make sure you're still logged in.
Take advantage of Apple's built-in FTP
During setup, you will have the option to sync old iPhone data and apps to your new device instantly. This option was introduced with iOS 12.4, so if you haven't upgraded your phone in a while, you'll see it for the first time.
The interface of the program is quite user-friendly. Be prepared to wait for the procedure to finish, which can take more than an hour, by having both phones, preferably plugging them in and charging them to ensure that the power doesn't run out, you have a Wi-Fi connection, and you have enough time .
The longer it takes, the more data you store on your phone, such as the photographs in your camera roll. Time estimates will be displayed on phones at the beginning of transmission. The software has always given me an estimate within a few minutes of real-time. If you haven't backed up your iPhone to Apple's iCloud, you should.
Your iPhone can get information from your Mac or PC.
When I get a new iPhone, I always use my Mac or PC to restore an encrypted backup. This method of transferring your data saves you time because it eliminates the need to log in to each of the many apps on your phone.
- An encrypted backup of your current iPhone is required before proceeding with this procedure. I realize this may sound difficult, but all it entails is ticking another box and entering a password.
- The Finder app is what you will use on your Mac to make a copy of your old iPhone. If you want to protect your backup with encryption. Just select this option and provide a password that you can easily remember when ordering. Instruct your Mac to make a copy of your files. When it is completed, it will indicate its completion.
- If you are using a computer, you can still make backups with iTunes (not dead yet). To encrypt your backup, you must enter a password and make sure that the corresponding box is checked.
- Connect your new phone to your computer and launch either Finder or iTunes to start the restore process.
- When prompted, tap Trust and continue through the rest of the wizard to restore your phone from the backup you just created. Before you begin, you will need to enter the password for the backup, so keep it safe.
- Once done, your new phone will be an exact copy of your old phone. You won't have to re-enter any of your information into any of your other apps or accounts.
- Swipe up to unlock the iPhone after you're done. Your apps and data are now transferred to your new iPhone 14. So it may take some time before you see everything on your home screen or on your camera roll. Depending on the amount of data being transferred, this may take a few hours or more.
Final Thoughts
You should have successfully transferred all the data you need from one iPhone to another using our comprehensive guidelines. Please tell your friends and family about this post if it has helped you. Feel free to send us a note via the chat window in the bottom right corner if you have any questions.