How Do I Prepare My iPhone for Transfer? [Full Guide]
To prepare your iPhone for transfer, whether you’re upgrading to a new iPhone or switching to a different smartphone platform, follow these steps:
Step 1: Backup & Transfer Your iPhone
Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup and ensure it’s turned on > Tap Back Up Now to create an iCloud backup.
Step 2: Erase All Content and Settings
Once you’ve backed up your data and signed out of your Apple ID, go to Settings > General > Reset. Choose Erase All Content and Settings and confirm the action.
Step 3: Turn Off Activation Lock (if applicable)
Make sure to turn off Find My iPhone: Go to Settings > [your name] > Find My and turn off Find My iPhone.
By following these steps, you’ll ensure that your iPhone is properly prepared for transfer, whether you’re upgrading to a new iPhone or planning to sell your iPhone. Besides, if you don’t have enough iCloud storage space, you can try alternative ways to transfer your iPhone data to a PC to create an iPhone backup. Here it’s strongly recommended to use FoneTool - a safe and reliable iPhone backup and transfer tool.
All-in-one mobile data manager helps you backup, transfer, manage data on your iOS and Android devices quickly and easily.
Now get FoneTool and install it on your Windows PC. Then, follow the simple steps to transfer data from iPhone to PC:
1Create a secure link between your iPhone and PC via a USB cable > Open FoneTool, identify the iPhone to PC option and then click the Start Transfer button.
2Enhance the transfer by clicking the "+" symbol to designate the files you intend to move > Confirm your selection by clicking OK.
3Navigate to the Transfer Settings menu to specify your preferred storage location > Commence the transfer by clicking Start Transfer.
