How to Transfer Data From Your Old iPhone to iPhone 13

By Hongkiat.com. in Mobile. Updated on December 19, 2022.

Apple has launched its new phone, the iPhone 13 in the market. Like every year, the new iPhone comes with many features which makes it quite tempting for a lot of us to buy it. Well, as exciting as it sounds, the most troubling part for most of us is to transfer data from our old phone to the new iPhone.

While transferring data from one phone to another, there’s a risk of losing some or all of it in the process – especially when the data transfer is not done properly. So, through this post, I am going to highlight some of the most reliable ways to transfer data from your old phone to the new iPhone 13.

Whether your old phone is an Android or an older model of the iPhone, the post will offer different methods with their step-by-step process. Among these methods, you can either use the native data transfer features of Android and iOS or go for AnyTrans – an all-in-one data management tool for iOS. Let’s take a look.

Transfer data from Android phone to iPhone 13

If you have been using an Android phone all through the time and now want to take a leap at the new iPhone 13, then you shouldn’t think that transferring data from Android to iOS would be too difficult.

Here are some of the ways you can transfer all kinds of data – photos, contacts, messages, apps, files and others – from your Android phone to the new iPhone.

Method 1. Transfer data using ‘Move to iOS’

You can transfer the data from your Android device to the new iPhone using the ‘Move to iOS’ app. There are, however, a few prerequisites you need to follow before attempting this.

Make sure that the WiFi is enabled on your Android device.
Both the Android phone and the new iPhone have enough battery juice.
Check the size of all the data on your Android device and see if it will fit in the storage capacity of your new iPhone.

Once you check with all these requirements, take the following steps:

Install the Move to iOS app on your Android device through the Google Play Store.
Proceed with some simple steps on the ‘Move to iOS’ app on your Android and you’ll see a screen asking to Enter Code.

Now on your iPhone, set up the new device and on the ‘Apps & Data’ Screen select the option that says Move Data from Android.
On the Move from Android screen, tap Continue and you will receive a six-digit code.
Enter this code on your Android device and wait till the Transfer Data screen appears.
The Move to iOS app allows you to transfer contacts, messages, bookmarks, mail accounts, and the camera roll to your iPhone. So, you can select all or few of these options to be transferred to the new iPhone and then tap Next.
The data you selected, will start transferring to your new iPhone indicated by a progress bar.

Method 2. Transfer data using AnyTrans

Though, it takes a few simple steps to transfer data from Android to iOS using Move to iOS, however, with this method, you cannot transfer some other types of data including WhatsApp messages, call logs, music, documents, PDF files, and other files etc.

So, if you want to transfer all types of data – and I mean everything from calendars, and call history to WhatsApp messages and even the ringtones – you need to take help from AnyTrans.

AnyTrans is a versatile data management tool for iOS that allows you to transfer all kinds of data from your Android phone to the new iPhone 13 (or any iPhone for that matter). And what’s more interesting is that you can do so in just one click.

Let’s take a look at how it works:

Download AnyTrans on your Windows or Mac computer and launch the app.
You will see several options on the side panel. Among these options, click on the Phone Switcher.
On the Phone Switcher screen, you’ll see the Phone to iPhone option. Here click on the Migrate Now button.

You’ll be asked to connect your source device and the target device. In case you have trouble connecting, you can take help from a quick guide right at the bottom of the screen.

Connect your existing Android phone and the new iPhone to your computer. Once you see both phones on the screen, it means that the connection has been established. Now click Next.

Here you can select any or all of the data categories that you want to transfer to your new iPhone. Once done, click Next.

You will see the data being transferred to your new iPhone. Once the transfer is done, you will see a Transfer Complete message on the screen meaning all your data has been successfully transferred to your new iPhone.

Transfer data from old iPhone to new iPhone 13

There are many of us who are already iPhone users but, looking at the amazing features that the new iPhone 13 offers, want to switch to the new one.

Well, if you don’t know how to migrate all your data< from the old iPhone to the new iPhone without losing any of it, then read on to know about two of the easiest and most reliable ways to do that.

Method 1. Transfer data using ‘Apple Quick Start’

Quick Start is a feature offered by Apple in iOS devices that allows you to transfer data from one iPhone or iPad to another. It allows you to set up your new iPhone just the way your previous one was through device-to-device migration.

Before starting the Quick Start process, make sure both iPhones are fully charged, as it can take some time to transfer your data from one phone to another.

Also, Bluetooth should be turned on on both devices for the process to work. Once you ensure both these things, you can take the following steps to proceed with the transfer:

Place your new iPhone near the currently used iPhone and the Set Up New iPhone screen will appear on your current iPhone, asking you to use your Apple ID to set up your new phone. Proceed by tapping Continue.

An animation will appear on your new phone. Now hold your current iPhone over the new iPhone and bring the animation in the center of your screen for the camera to detect it.
You’ll be asked to enter the passcode of your current device and other particulars if you want to activate the Face or Touch ID.
You’ll be asked to enter your Apple ID and Password.
You can opt for transferring data from one device to another or restoring the data from your iCloud backup.
In the proceeding steps you can sync and set up apps like Apple Pay, Siri, or your Apple Watch data.

Method 2. Transfer data using AnyTrans

Transferring data from one iPhone to another through Apple Quick Start is useful, but it does lack in some ways. For instance, you cannot transfer selective data to the new iPhone using this method.

Also, in order for Apple Quick Start to work, your new iPhone should be erased clean meaning that you cannot add data to the existing data in your iPhone.

To cope with that and much more, you can use AnyTrans to transfer data from an existing iPhone to the new iPhone 13 (or any other iPhone). With AnyTransfer you can transfer all data or only selected categories of data to your new phone.

Moreover, you don’t need to erase data on the new iPhone or reset it to transfer data on it from another iPhone. Plus, you can merge content like WhatsApp chats from the same person and if there’s any duplicating content, you can simply skip it.

So, if you want to transfer data from an existing iPhone to the new iPhone, take the following simple steps:

Download AnyTrans on your Windows or Mac computer and launch the app.
You will see several options on the side panel. Among these options, click on the Phone Switcher.
On the Phone Switcher screen, you’ll see the Apps to iPhone option. Here, click on the Transfer Now button.

Connect both your current iPhone and the new iPhone with the computer. Once you see both phones on the screen, it means that a connection has been established. Now click Next.

You will see all your apps on the screen from which you can select any or all of them and then click Next.

You’ll be asked to verify your Apple ID. Once verified, click Next. At this step, as a part of two-factor authentication, you’ll be given a code on your current iPhone that you’ll have to enter on the AnyTrans screen and click OK.

You will see the data being transferred from your old iPhone to the new one. Once the transfer is done, you will see a Transfer Complete message on the screen meaning all your data has been successfully transferred to your new iPhone.

A word about AnyTrans

In the aforementioned steps, I have already shown how you can use AnyTrans to transfer data from one phone to your new iPhone. However, AnyTrans is not a one-time-use tool.

In fact, AnyTrans is a comprehensive iOS data and content management tool that enables you to handle everything related to managing and securing your data on an iOS device. It helps in saving much of your time and effort and keeps your data organized. Some of its main features include:

Manage iOS data and files including photos, music, personal information, iPhone messages, favorite apps, and WhatsApp data.
Transfer data across iOS-based devices as well as from an Android to an iOS device.
Create complete backup of your valuable data and easily restore the backups any time.
Manage iCloud and iTunes content through an easy and secure way.
Export your iOS device’s data to your computer.
Create custom ringtones.
Capture iPhone screen recording.
Mirror iPhone screen to the computer.
Upgrade and manage iPhone apps.

To Conclude

If you’re excited about getting the new iPhone 13, then don’t let the worries of data transfer dampen your spirits. Through this post I have tried to put forward some of the best ways to transfer data from your Android device to your new iPhone or from your existing iPhone to the new one.

From the aforementioned methods, I personally think that AnyTrans offers a much more comprehensive and versatile solution for data transfer to an iOS device. It is flexible and super simple to use. Moreover, it works with both Windows and macOS, so anyone can use it to manage their iOS data.

So, enjoy experiencing your new iPhone 13 without having to worry about data transfer.