Previous iPhone 8
Does the camera have to work on the old phone to set up the new phone?
iPhone 8, iOS 15
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No. You can transfer the data by other means too.
iPhone to iPhone, there are three ways,
- Quick Transfer using Bluetooth (Does not require Internet) --> Use QuickStart to transfer data to a new iPhone, iPad or iPod ...
- Restore from iCloud Backup (Does not require Internet) -> Restore or set up your device from an iCloud backup - Apple ...
- Restore from iTunes backup (Does not require Internet) --> Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch in iTunes on PC ...