Question posted by Tearpoly on October 30th, 2023

How To Transfer Media Files And Apps From Old Iphone To The New Iphone 15?

I used Coolmuster Mobile Transfer to help me transfer contacts Notes, Calendars, Bookmarks and Books from my old iPhone to the new iPhone 15. But it does not support media files and apps(app files and setting, etc.) transfer, is there any other way to do that?

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Answer #1: Posted by SonuKumar on October 30th, 2023 10:30 AM
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There are two main ways to transfer media files and apps from your old iPhone to the new iPhone 15:

1. Using iCloud

To transfer your media files and apps using iCloud, follow these steps:

Make sure that both your old iPhone and new iPhone 15 are connected to Wi-Fi.

On your old iPhone, open the Settings app and tap on your name at the top of the screen.

Tap on iCloud and then scroll down and tap on iCloud Backup.

Make sure that iCloud Backup is turned on.

Tap on Back Up Now and wait for the backup to complete.

Once the backup is complete, you can set up your new iPhone 15. During the setup process, you will be asked if you want to restore from an iCloud backup. Select Restore from iCloud Backup and choose the backup that you just created.

Your new iPhone 15 will then begin to restore your media files and apps from iCloud. This process may take some time, depending on the size of your backup.

2. Using iTunes or Finder

To transfer your media files and apps using iTunes or Finder, follow these steps:

Connect your old iPhone to your computer using a Lightning cable.

Open iTunes or Finder.

Select your old iPhone in the sidebar.

Click on the Summary tab.

Under Backups, click on Back Up Now.

Wait for the backup to complete.

Once the backup is complete, disconnect your old iPhone from your computer and connect your new iPhone 15.

In iTunes or Finder, select your new iPhone 15 in the sidebar.

Click on the Summary tab.

Under Backups, click on Restore Backup.

Select the backup that you just created and click on Restore.

Your new iPhone 15 will then begin to restore your media files and apps from iTunes or Finder. This process may take some time, depending on the size of your backup.

Which method should I use?

The best method to use to transfer your media files and apps from your old iPhone to the new iPhone 15 depends on your personal preference. If you have a good Wi-Fi connection, then using iCloud is the most convenient method. However, if you have a large backup, it may be faster to use iTunes or Finder.

Tips for transferring media files and apps

Here are a few tips for transferring media files and apps from your old iPhone to the new iPhone 15:

Make sure that both your old iPhone and new iPhone 15 are connected to Wi-Fi or your computer.

If you are using iCloud, make sure that you have enough iCloud storage space to store your backup.

If you are using iTunes or Finder, make sure that you have the latest version of iTunes or Finder installed.

If you have a large backup, it may be faster to transfer your media files and apps using iTunes or Finder.

Be patient. The transfer process may take some time, depending on the size of your backup.

I hope this helps!


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Answer #2: Posted by Technicalproblemsolver on October 30th, 2023 3:42 AM
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Congratulations on getting the new iPhone 15! Transferring media files and apps from your old iPhone to the new one is an important step in setting up your device. While Coolmuster Mobile Transfer is useful for transferring certain types of data, there are alternative methods to transfer media files and apps. Here's one common method:

1. Backup your old iPhone: Before transferring anything, perform a backup of your old iPhone using either iCloud or iTunes. This ensures that you have a copy of your data in case anything goes wrong during the transfer process.

2. Media files transfer:

- For music, you can use iTunes to transfer your music library from your old iPhone to your computer. Once the music is on your computer, you can sync it to your new iPhone using iTunes or transfer it directly using the Files app or a third-party file transfer app.

- For photos and videos, you can use iCloud Photos to sync your media across devices. Enable iCloud Photos on your old iPhone, and then sign in to the same Apple ID on your new iPhone to access your media files.

- For other media files like eBooks, PDFs, videos, etc., you can transfer them to your computer and then sync them to your new iPhone via iTunes or transfer them using apps like iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or Google Drive.

3. App transfer: - To transfer your app data and settings, make sure you have an iCloud backup of your old iPhone. When you set up your new iPhone, sign in with the same Apple ID and choose to restore from an iCloud backup during setup. This will transfer your app data and settings to the new device.

- As for the app files themselves, you can re-download them from the App Store on your new iPhone. Your app purchases are tied to your Apple ID, so you won't have to pay again for apps you've already purchased. Remember, these methods may vary depending on your specific needs and preferences.

If you encounter any difficulties during the transfer process, it's always a good idea to reach out to Apple Support or visit your nearest Apple Store for assistance.



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Answer #3: Posted by Ase2007 on December 22nd, 2023 1:37 AM
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Connect devices Connect both devices to the computer via USB ports.

Open iMazing. Turn on the Device-to-Device Transfer assistant in iMazing.

Wait while iMazing carefully copies files from one Apple device to another

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