Upgrading to a new iPhone is exciting, but you don’t want to lose your important data, settings, and apps in the process. If you don’t have an iCloud account or prefer not to use it, there are a few ways to transfer everything from your old iPhone to your new iPhone without iCloud. Here’s how to do it.
1. Use iTunes
The first and easiest way to transfer your data from one iPhone to another without iCloud is to use iTunes. iTunes is a free program from Apple that allows you to sync your music, apps, contacts, and more from your computer to your iPhone. To transfer your data from one iPhone to another, connect your old iPhone to your computer using the USB cable that came with it. Once it is connected, iTunes will open automatically. Select your device from the list and click the “Back Up Now” button.
Once the backup is complete, disconnect your old iPhone and connect your new iPhone to your computer. Once it is connected, select it from the list and click the “Restore Backup” button. iTunes will then restore the backup from your old iPhone to your new one. This will transfer all of your settings, apps, and data to your new device.
2. Use a Third-Party App
If you don’t want to use iTunes to transfer your data, there are several third-party apps that can help you do it. These apps allow you to transfer your data from one iPhone to another without using iCloud or iTunes. Some of the most popular apps include iMazing, AnyTrans, and Phone Transfer. All of these apps are available for download from the App Store.
Once you have downloaded one of these apps, open it and connect both of your iPhones to your computer. The app will then guide you through the process of transferring your data from one device to the other. This includes your contacts, settings, apps, and more. Once the transfer is complete, you can disconnect both of your iPhones from your computer.
3. Use a USB Drive
Another way to transfer your data from one iPhone to another without iCloud is to use a USB drive. This option is great if you don’t want to use iTunes or a third-party app. To transfer your data with a USB drive, you will need a USB drive that is compatible with your iPhone. Once you have a compatible USB drive, connect it to your old iPhone and open the Files app. From here, you can select the files you want to transfer and copy them to the USB drive.
Once you have copied the files to the USB drive, disconnect it from your old iPhone and connect it to your new iPhone. Open the Files app and copy the files from the USB drive to your new iPhone. This will transfer your data, settings, and apps to your new device.
4. Use AirDrop
AirDrop is a feature on iOS devices that allows you to wirelessly transfer data from one device to another. To use AirDrop to transfer your data from one iPhone to another, make sure both devices are signed in to the same iCloud account. Once both devices are signed in, open the AirDrop menu on both devices. Select the files you want to transfer and select the other device from the list. Once the transfer is complete, the files will be on your new device.
Transferring everything from one iPhone to another without iCloud is possible, though it can be a bit more complicated than using iCloud. To do it, you can use iTunes, a third-party app, a USB drive, or AirDrop. Each of these methods has its own advantages and disadvantages, so choose the one that works best for you.
