I recently bought a new iPhone 15, and I wonder if my hidden photos and videos will be transferred automatically to the new phone. Will I lose them? Is there any way to transfer my hidden photos to my new iPhone?
Yes, hidden photos will transfer to the new iPhone.
When you transfer your photos to a new iPhone using methods like iCloud or iTunes, hidden photos will be included in the backup file and you can restore the backup file to your new iPhone.
Here's how to transfer hidden photos with iCloud:
Step 1. Ensure that your current iPhone is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network and has enough iCloud storage space for backup.
Step 2. Go to Settings on your current iPhone and tap on your Apple ID at the top of the screen.
Step 3. Then, go to iCloud > iCloud Backup > Back Up Now. All your data, including hidden photos, will be uploaded to iCloud.
Step 4. Once the backup is complete, set up your new iPhone. When you reach the App & Data screen, choose Restore from iCloud Backup.
Step 5. Sign in with the same Apple ID you used to back up your old iPhone.
Step 6. Select the most recent iCloud backup, including the hidden photos you want to transfer.
Please note that this process will transfer all of the data from your old iPhone, including hidden photos, so make sure to back up any important data before initiating the transfer.
How to transfer hidden photos with iTunes:
Step 1. Connect your current iPhone to your computer and open iTunes.
Step 2. Select your iPhone icon > Summary. Under the Backups section, select This computer > Back Up Now. This backup will include all data, including hidden photos.
Step 3. Once the backup is completed, disconnect your current iPhone and connect your new iPhone to the computer.
Step 4. Select your iPhone icon in iTunes and go to the Summary tab.
Step 5. Click Restore Backup and choose the backup file containing your hidden photos.
Step 6. Click Restore, and your hidden photos and other data will be transferred to your new iPhone.
Following these steps, you can transfer hidden photos from your current iPhone to your new iPhone using iTunes. Remember to back up your data regularly to ensure your important photos and files are safe and secure.
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