#Old itunes download for mac upgrade#

Okay, now that your backup is done and everything else is ready, let’s move your data. (Your data will be moved to the new phone.)

If your older phone is paired to an Apple Watch, unpair it.

You can also back up your iPhone to a computer: either to your Mac by using your Finder (if your Mac is using a macOS version before 10.15, you’ll use iTunes) or to a Windows PC (again, using iTunes).īefore you start, there are a couple more things you need to do first: If it’s already toggled on, and you’re preparing to wipe your old iPhone, you may want to tap “Back Up Now” just in case.

If “iCloud Backup” is switched off, toggle it on.

Tap on “Settings” > top button > “iCloud” > “iCloud Backup.”.

If it’s been a while and you want to make sure backup is switched on in your phone’s iCloud settings: Backing up your phone on iCloud Backup is probably the easiest. No matter how you decide to move your data, it’s a good idea to have a current backup of all of your data saved on iCloud, your laptop, or any other local / cloud storage. (However, if you prefer, you can still restore it from iCloud.) You can move your apps, data, and ID over to the new phone directly with what Apple calls iPhone migration. Now, you don’t have to bother with that backup (although backing up your stuff is always a good idea). The process of moving your data used to require restoring it from an iCloud or iTunes backup. It’s actually very easy - in fact, if you haven’t upgraded for a while, you’ll find it easier than ever. But first, you need to get all of the apps and data from your old iPhone onto your new one.

#Old itunes download for mac upgrade#

If you’ve just upgraded - or are planning to upgrade - to Apple’s new iPhone 13, congratulations! You’re going to want to try out your snazzy new phone as soon as you open that box.