Transfer iPhone Apps to Another iPhone

This article teaches you how to put apps that are loaded on one iPhone onto another iPhone that is signed in with the same Apple ID and password.

10 Second Summary

1. Open the App Store.
2. Tap Updates.
3. Tap Purchased.
4. Tap Not on This iPhone.
5. Tap a "download" icon.

Steps

Using the App Store

  1. Open the App Store app. It's a blue app that contains a white "A" inside a white circle.
    • The iPhone you're transferring the apps to must be signed in to the App Store with the same Apple ID as the iPhone on which the apps are already installed. To sign in to the App Store, open Settings, then scroll down and tap iTunes & App Store, tap Sign In or on the Apple ID, then enter your Apple ID and password, and tap Sign In.
  2. Tap . It's on the lower-right corner of the screen.
  3. Tap . It's at the top of the screen.
    • If prompted, enter your Apple ID and/or password.
    • You may need to tap My Purchases at the top of the screen if you have a Family Sharing membership.
  4. Tap . It's in the upper-right. A list of all the apps that you've purchased with your Apple ID, but are not currently on your iPhone, will be displayed.
    • Apps are listed in the order that you purchased them, with the most recent at the top.
  5. Tap . Tap the download button next to any app you want to install on your iPhone.
    • The app will begin downloading.
    • You can download multiple apps at the same time.

Using an iCloud Backup

  1. Manually-Back-up-Your-iPhone-to-iCloud. Both phones should be running the same version of the iOS operating system so the backups are compatible.
    • It's advisable to Update-iOS on both phones before you back up.
  2. Open Settings on the new iPhone. It's a gray app that contains gears (⚙️) and is typically located on your home screen.
  3. Scroll down and tap General. It's in the fourth section of settings near the top.
  4. Scroll down and tap . It's at the bottom of the menu.
  5. Tap . It's near the top of the menu.
  6. Enter your passcode. Enter the passcode you use to unlock your phone.
    • If prompted, enter your "Restrictions" passcode.
  7. Tap . Doing so will reset all settings, as well as erase the media and data on your iPhone.
  8. Wait for the iPhone to reset. It may take a few minutes.
  9. Follow the on-screen prompts. The setup assistant will guide you through the process.
  10. Select a language. To do so, tap the language you prefer to use on your device.
  11. Select a country or region. Do so by tapping the country or region in which you'll use your device.
  12. Tap a Wi-Fi network. A list of available Wi-Fi networks appears near the top of the screen.
    • If prompted, enter a network password.
  13. Tap . It's in the upper-right corner of the screen.
  14. Choose a Location Services setting. Your device uses Location Services for Maps, Find My iPhone, and other apps that use your location.
    • Tap Enable Location Services to allow apps on your device use your location.
    • Tap Disable Location Services to deny the use of your location.
  15. Create a passcode. Type a passcode into the provided spaces.
    • If you'd like to create a password different from the four- or six-digit default, tap Passcode Options at the bottom of the screen.
  16. Re-enter your passcode. Do so to confirm it.
  17. Tap . It's listed near the top of the setup options.
  18. Enter your Apple ID and password. Use the same Apple ID and password on both phones.
  19. Tap . It's in the upper-right corner of the screen. Doing so displays Apple's "Terms and Conditions."
    • Scroll down to read them.
  20. Tap . It's in the lower-right corner of the screen.
  21. Tap a backup. Choose the one with the most recent date and time.
    • Your iPhone will begin downloading the backup from iCloud. After it's restored, the apps, settings, and data from the old iPhone will be installed on the new iPhone.[1]

Using an iTunes Backup

  1. Open iTunes on your desktop. It's a white app with a multicolored musical note.
  2. Connect the old iPhone to your desktop. Use the cable that came with your iPhone, plugging the USB end into the computer and the other end into your iPhone's charging port.
  3. Click on your iPhone's icon. It's in the gray bar at the top-left of the iTunes window.
    • If prompted, enter the old phone's passcode to unlock it.
  4. Click on . It's in the left pane of the iTunes window.
  5. Click on . It's in the right pane of the window.
    • If prompted, click on Transfer Purchases to transfer purchases (apps, music, etc.) you made on your iPhone to iTunes.
    • Once the backup is finished, disconnect your old iPhone by clicking on the "Eject" icon in the upper-left corner of the window next to the image of your iPhone.
  6. Connect the new iPhone to your desktop. Use the cable that came with your iPhone, plugging the USB end into the computer and the other end into your iPhone's charging port.
  7. Click on your iPhone's icon. It's in the gray bar at the top-left of the iTunes window.
    • If prompted, enter the old phone's passcode to unlock it.
  8. Click on . It's in the left pane of the iTunes window.
  9. Click on . It's in the upper part of the window's right pane.
    • If prompted, turn off Find My iPhone on the new iPhone. To do so, open Settings, then tap Apple ID, tap iCloud, tap Find My iPhone and slide "Find My iPhone" to "Off" (white).
  10. Click on .
  11. Click on a backup. Choose the backup with the latest date and time.
  12. Click on . Once the process is complete, the apps and settings from the old iPhone will be available on the new iPhone.

Tips

  • Back up your devices on a regular basis to prevent data loss.

Things You'll Need

  • iPhones (2)
  • iCloud account
  • USB cable
  • Computer
  • iTunes (preferably latest version)

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ https://support.apple.com/kb/PH12519?locale=en_US
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