How to Transfer iPhone to iPhone without iCloud [Quick Fix]

Hi all. Is there any way to transfer from one iPhone to another without enabling iCloud? I am planning to buy an iPhone 15 Pro and keep my old XS but would like to transfer all content without using iCloud (I don't really like this feature). Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks.

You can transfer data from iPhone to iPhone without iCloud via EaseUS MobiMover.

EaseUS MobiMover is a professional and easy-to-use iOS data transfer tool. It can transfer everything from iPhone to iPhone, move files from Android to iPhone, and copy files from phone to PC with one click. You can quickly move photos, videos, music, contacts, and voice memos between devices.

Transferring iPhone to iPhone without iCloud from Quick Start, AirDrop, iTunes Backup, and Finder is also feasible. Let's examine the four methods separately.

How to transfer iPhone to iPhone without iCloud from Quick Start:

• Switch on Bluetooth on the old iPhone and turn on your new iPhone.
• Place the two iPhones closer together, sign in to Apple ID on your old phone, and tap "Continue".
• Go to the viewfinder on the new iPhone and follow the on-screen instructions to see "Finish on New iPhone".
• Type in the old passcode on your new iPhone.
• Set up Face ID or Touch ID for your new device.
• Click "Transfer from iPhone".

How to transfer iPhone to iPhone without iCloud from AirDrop:

• Turn on Bluetooth/Wi-Fi and turn off Personal Hotspot on both iPhones.
• Turn on AirDrop, setting the mode "Contacts Only" or "Everyone".
• On the old iPhone, select files, tap "Share", tap "AirDrop", and select the new iPhone as the target device.
• Click "Accept" on the new iPhone to receive sharing items.

How to transfer iPhone to iPhone without iCloud from iTunes Backup:

• Connect your old iPhone to the PC using a USB cable.
• Launch iTunes, click "Device" and "Summary" and tap "Back Up Now".
• On the new iPhone, set it up until you see the "App & Data" page.
• Select "Restore from Mac or PC", click "Device", and select "Restore Backup".
• Choose the correct backup version and wait for the process to finish.
• Follow on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.

How to transfer iPhone to iPhone without iCloud from Finder:

• Connect your old iPhone with the Mac PC. Launch "Finder".
• Go to "Locations", click the iPhone icon, tap "Trust", and click "Back Up Now".
• Disconnect the iPhone from the PC. Connect your new iPhone to the PC using a USB cable.
• On the new iPhone, set it up until you see the "App & Data" page.
• Select "Restore from Mac or PC" and follow the on-screen instructions to finish the setup steps.

For a quick and easy approach to transferring iPhone to iPhone without iCloud, we strongly recommend using EaseUS MobiMover. It provides the fastest speed, most significant data, and easiest-to-use design.

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