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How to Transfer Data from iPhone to iPhone without Apple ID
This guide will show you how to transfer data from iPhone to iPhone without Apple ID. Whether you want to transfer everything or selected files, you will find a way to do it here.
By Lena / Updated on March 7, 2024
Can You Transfer Data from iPhone to iPhone without Apple ID?
Apple iCloud lets us share data between two iPhones with the same Apple ID. This makes data transfer secure on the one hand, but on the other hand, it makes it difficult to transfer data with different Apple ID.
Although not many people mention “how to transfer data from iPhone to iPhone without Apple ID”, it is not an odd question. I guess you may want to transfer data to new iPhone that uses a new Apple account, or want to share files with others, or you forgot your Apple ID, etc. Fortunately, it is possible to transfer from iPhone to iPhone without Apple ID. Just keep reading to learn more.
How to Transfer Data from iPhone to iPhone without Apple ID
Here are two ways that can help you transfer data from iPhone to iPhone without Apple ID.
- If you want to transfer everything from iPhone to iPhone, Way 1 is recommended.
- If you want to transfer data from iPhone to iPhone wirelessly, Way 2 is a good choice.
Way 1. Transfer Everything from iPhone to iPhone without Apple ID - FoneTool
If you have a computer at hand, you can use FoneTool to help you transfer everything or selected files from one iPhone to another.
FoneTool is one professional iOS data management tool for Windows PC users, which supports data transfer from iPhone to iPhone, from iPhone to computer, from computer to iPhone. The data is transferred over the USB cable. This means that the data can be transferred with or without an Apple ID login.
FoneTool supports all iPhone models including the latest iPhone 15/14/13/12, iPhone SE 2022, etc. Click the download button to get the tool and follow the steps below to transfer data.
1 Click to Transfer Everything from iPhone to iPhone without Apple ID
The iPhone to iPhone Transfer feature can help you transfer everything from old iPhone to new iPhone, including contacts, call history, text messages, photos, calendars, Safari history and bookmarks, applications (data files, preference), system settings, etc.
- Launch FoneTool and connect two iPhones via the USB cable.
- On the home interface, choose Phone Transfer and go to iPhone to iPhone.
- Confirm the target device and the source device and enable backup encryption if you want to encrypt backup in the source iPhone.
- Click Start Transfer. When the transfer is done, your new iPhone will be restarted automatically.
Transfer Selected Files from One iPhone to Another without Apple ID
FoneTool can also help you transfer data from iPhone to iPhone after setup or transfer some photos or music with friends. It allows you to preview and select the items you want to transfer and it will not erase any existing data on the target device.
Two steps to complete the transfer: export data from source iPhone to computer > import data to target iPhone from computer.
Step 1. Export Data from Source iPhone to Computer
- Open FoneTool > Plug in the source iPhone.
- On the home interface, click Phone Transfer and go to iPhone to PC.
- Choose the data you need and click OK to continue. (Here we choose music.)
- Click Start Transfer > Select a path to save your data > Click Transfer to save the selected files to computer.
Step 2. Import Data to Target iPhone from Computer
- Unplug the source iPhone and plug in the target iPhone > Go to PC to iPhone this time.
- Click the arrow icon to select the data you exported before.
- Click Start Transfer to import data to iPhone.
Way 2. Transfer Data from iPhone to iPhone without Apple ID - FoneTool App
If you do not have a computer at hand, you may let the mobile app of FoneTool help you transfer data from one iPhone to another wirelessly.
It can connect two iOS devices that are not far apart. There is no need to connect to WiFi and in addition, it does not consume cellular data. You can let it help you transfer photos, music, videos, contacts or other files in Files app.
1. Go to App Store and download FoneTool. Or you can scan the QR code.
2. Connect two iPhones.
- Open FoneTool on both iPhones and make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.
- For iOS 14 and above versions, allow FoneTool to find and connect to devices on your local network.
- For versions below iOS 14, go to Settings > FoneTool > Wireless Data and choose "WLAN" or "WLAN & Cellular Data".
- Place two iPhones near each other and tap the avatar on either iPhone to establish a connection.
3. Now you can go to File Transfer to start the transfer.
- Allow FoneTool to access your photos, music, videos, contacts, etc.
- Select the files you want to transfer and tap Send. You can go to the Transfer List to check the process.
- Please keep FoneTool in the foreground on both iPhones during the transfer.
- You can check the transferred photos and contacts in Photos app and Contacts app. Other files like songs or videos will be found in Files and you can tap to play.
Final Words
That’s all about how to transfer data from iPhone to iPhone without Apple ID.
- If you have a computer at hand, you can let FoneTool help you transfer everything or selected files from iPhone to another one.
- If you want to transfer data wirelessly, the mobile app of FoneTool is the way to go. It can help you transfer data without consuming cellular data.
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