How to Transfer Everything from Former iPhone to iPhone 8

A very user-friendly and risk-free way for iPhone to iPhone transfer is to use MobileTrans for Mac / for Windows. There is no limitation, no complications, no malware intrusion and better speed using this tool. And yes, there are no complaints by the users as well. This phone transfer tool makes easy for Mac as well as Windows users to transfer iPhone to iPhone 8 since it is available in both versions. Let’s learn a lot more about this tool below.

Step 1 – Run MobileTrans

Firstly, download and install the software and launch it. Following this, from the main interface, look for "Phone to Phone Transfer" option and select it. Now, connect both of your iPhones using digital cables to the computer.

Step 2 – Pick out the Data

Now, when you connect your devices, the software will examine your source device and will present the data types on the computer screen in the next interface. Here, you are required to check the boxes of those which you want to get transmitted in your new iPhone.

Step 3 - Transfer old iPhone Data to iPhone 8

Now, a single click will begin the process which is "Start Copy" button. Just click on it and wait for the process to get finished.

Step 1 – In your PC, open iTunes and plug your new iPhone to it. The PC should be the same in which you created backup.

Step 2 – Just click on “Restore Backup” and select the files you want to transfer from old iPhone to iPhone 8. That’s it, the data from former model will restore to the new iPhone.

Step 3 – iPhone 8 will restart on its own. Please note that your passwords will not be transferred to the new phone due to security reasons. Therefore, make sure to enter those details again.

You can also transfer through iCloud to your iPhone 8. Please make sure that your old device is having iOS 6 and later to avoid any compatibility issue. Also, before transferring, try a recent backup to iCloud so that no data is ignored to transfer. The instructions are given below.

Step 1 – Erase everything on your iPhone 8 with no data at all. Take your device and open "Settings" and tap on "General". Go to "Reset" and tap "Erase All Content and Settings". Now, hit on "Erase Phone" and confirm the action.

Step 2 – From the setup screen after restarting device, select "Restore from iCloud Backup" and login to your iCloud account. Select the files that you backed up previously and hit on 'Restore'. Wait for the completion.

Step 3 – After finishing, the new iPhone will automatically restart and you can use it now with all your data.

AirDrop is a technology by Apple that helps in wireless transfer between iOS devices. It take Bluetooth and Wi-Fi network to work. Try the following steps to turn on “AirDrop” and to transfer photos.

Step 1 – To begin transferring through AirDrop, turn it on by swiping up and tapping on "AirDrop" from the Control Center. Make sure "Bluetooth" and "Wi-Fi" are enabled.

Step 2 – now, choose whom you want to show your device via AirDrop. There will be three options i.e. "Receiving off", "Contacts Only" and "Everyone".

Step 3 – When you enable AirDrop successfully, open the “Photos” app in your iPhone and select those you want to transfer from old iPhone to iPhone 8.

Step 4 – Tap on “Share” or an icon of rectangular box from which an arrow is coming out.

Step 5 – You will find the list of people or devices whose AirDrop is enabled. Tap on your iPhone 8 device and your new device will receive an alert pop-up with “Accept” or “Decline”. Tap on “Accept” and all your photos will be moved to the new iPhone.