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Transfer data from iPhone 6 Plus to iPhone 12

My current iPhone software is 12.5.2 (IPhone 6 plus). I wonder if I can transfer data directly from iPhone 6 Plus to iPhone 12 ?

Some people told me I can’t do that because it requires old iPhone software IOS 13.1 or later.


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Posted on Apr 18, 2021 10:07 PM

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Posted on Apr 18, 2021 10:13 PM

You are referring to the Quick Start method. This method requires minimum of iOS version 12.4.x on your iPhone 6 Plus. You have iOS version 12.5.2 so you are good to use this method. I will list both options to accomplish what you want, below:

Transfer Data from old iPhone to new-

Do you have a backup created either on iCloud or on your computer?

Method 1 - Backup your old iPhone on your computer like this ➔ How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support and then Restore your new iPhone from that backup like this ➔ Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support

Method 2 - The Quick Start method and here is how to do that ➔ Use Quick Start to transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Axel F.

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Apr 18, 2021 10:13 PM in response to bdang62

You are referring to the Quick Start method. This method requires minimum of iOS version 12.4.x on your iPhone 6 Plus. You have iOS version 12.5.2 so you are good to use this method. I will list both options to accomplish what you want, below:

Transfer Data from old iPhone to new-

Do you have a backup created either on iCloud or on your computer?

Method 1 - Backup your old iPhone on your computer like this ➔ How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support and then Restore your new iPhone from that backup like this ➔ Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support

Method 2 - The Quick Start method and here is how to do that ➔ Use Quick Start to transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Axel F.

Transfer data from iPhone 6 Plus to iPhone 12

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