Apple iPhone is one of the best smartphones you can get right now on the market. Apple has been improving iPhone lineup since the day one to offer a better user experience. Starting with iOS 10, Apple opened some aspects of iOS to third-party developers, providing users with multiple options to interact with apps.
One of the best things when it comes to Apple devices is that they work seamlessly together. Transferring files between your Apple products has become easier than before. However, the process may be unknown to many folks out there.
If you are planning to buy a new iPhone this year, then you will need to make sure that all of your photos come with you. There are different ways to transfer your photos from your old iPhone to a new one. In the section below, we have compiled a list of the best tips that help you move photos from iPhone to iPhone. Before we begin, make sure you now have a modern version of iOS on your iPhone.
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Using iCloud
iCloud serves as the best way to transfer your files between Apple devices. In this case, you can use iCloud to move over your photos. However, the process is not straightforward to many users out there. With that in mind, we are here to help. To do this, you can follow our steps below.
Step one: First off, open the Settings app from your home screen and then tap on your name at the top of the screen
Step two: Once you are in, tap iCloud and then hit Photos
Step three: Now just simply turn on the switch for iCloud Photos Library. Once you are done, the feature will start syncing your photos between Apple devices. Once done, all you need to do is to pick up your new iPhone and sign in with your same iCloud details (make sure your iPhone is connected to a Wi-Fi network before moving ahead).
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Using computer
If you don’t want to use iCloud to transfer your photos from iPhone to iPhone, then try using a computer. The process involves syncing your photos to a computer and then moving them to your iPhone. To do this, follow our steps below.
Step one: First off, sync your photos to your computer. To do this, open iTunes on your computer and then connect your iPhone to a computer. After that, select your device in iTunes, then hit Photos and select Sync Photos
Step two: Once you are done, disconnect your iPhone and then connect your second iPhone to computer
Step three: Now just simply follow the step one to sync your iPhone to a computer. When the sync process is complete, open the Photos app on your new iPhone and your photos should be there.
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Using Google Photos
Google Photos is one of the leading photo storage services out there. One of the best things when it comes to Google Photos is the ability to store unlimited photos for free. Besides, Google Photos offers storage for photos up to 16 MP and Full HD videos. Google has been working on improving its photos storage service since the day one to compete with others out there.
You can Google Photos to transfer your photos from your old iPhone to your new one. To do this, open Google Photos app on your iPhone and sign up with your Google account details. After that, upload all photos you wish to move to the new iPhone. Once you are done, open the Google Photos app on your new iPhone and your photos should be there.
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Using AirDrop
AirDrop has been an essential part of iOS since the days of iOS 7. With AirDrop, you can share your photos and videos with other iOS devices, without the need for a third-party storage service to be installed on your device. To transfer photos from iPhone to iPhone using AirDrop, follow our steps below.
Step one: First off, open the Photos app on your iPhone and find all the photos you wish to transfer
Step two: Tap Select and then tap all the photos you want to transfer. After that hit the action box and select your second iPhone from the list
Step three: Now just simply wait for the transfer process to finish.
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Using email
Another way to transfer your photos from iPhone to iPhone is the Mail app. The stock Mail app now allows you to move almost everything to other devices. Here is how.
Step one: Open the Photos app and then find all the photos you wish to transfer
Step two: Hit Select and then hit the action box
Step three: Select Mail and tap Send.
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