"My iPhone screen was almost broken, so I decided to buy a new phone; now that I've gotten one, my screen has completely stopped working (I can see the display, but the screen is completely unresponsive ), and it says I need to unlock the phone to get the data and old stuff transferred? Any ideas on what I can do?"
- from Reddit
When the iPhone screen is broken, data transfer becomes a major challenge. In this article, we will explore how to transfer data between iPhones with a broken screen, helping you easily complete the data transfer despite the screen damage. You can pick the optimal choice to get your data back without a hassle.
Transferring data from a broken iPhone to your new iPhone depends on the condition of your old device. It's possible to transfer data from a broken iPhone to a new iPhone 16 if it has trusted the computer and synced with iTunes before it is broken. In this case, you can restore the iTunes backup to the new iPhone directly.
However, if the broken iPhone with an irresponsive screen has never trusted the computer before, you won't transfer data from the broken iPhone to a new iPhone via iTunes. But you may have a chance to get data transferred via other ways, such as iCloud, Apple Support, etc.
Now, keep reading the following content if you want to know how to transfer data from a broken iPhone to a new iPhone step by step.
If your old iPhone only has a broken screen but can still click and function normally, Coolmuster Mobile Transfer is the easiest solution. It's a professional phone transfer software that allows you to transfer various data from your broken iPhone to your new iPhone with just one click.
Key features of Coolmuster Mobile Transfer:
Here is how to transfer data from a broken iPhone to a new iPhone using Mobile Transfer:
01Download, install, and open Mobile Transfer on your computer. Connect both iPhones using two working USB cables. If prompted, tap "Trust" on your iPhone to grant this computer access.
02Once the program recognizes your devices, it will show the "Connected" interface as follows. (Note: The broken iPhone should be in the Source position. If needed, click "Flip" to switch their positions.)
03Choose the files you want to transfer from the broken iPhone to the new one, then click the "Start Copy" button below to begin the syncing process.
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Suppose you have previously enabled the automatic syncing of data to iCloud on the broken iPhone. In that case, the chances are that you can transfer data from the broken iPhone to a new iPhone using the iCloud backup file, even if the screen on your old iPhone is not functioning properly.
Here's how to transfer data from the broken iPhone to a new iPhone with iCloud.
Step 1. Set up the new iPhone until you reach the "Apps & Data" screen. Then select the "Restore from iCloud Backup" option on the screen and sign in with the same Apple ID and password you used to back up the broken iPhone.
Note: If you have set up your new iPhone, please erase it first. You can go to "Settings" > "General" > "Reset" > "Erase All Content and Settings" to erase it. You can also click here to learn more about how to transfer data from iPhone to iPhone after setup.
Step 3. Pick the most recent backup file from the list and hit the "Restore" button. Once restored, continue the rest steps to finish setting it up.
In addition to iCloud, you can also use iTunes to transfer data between iPhones with broken screen. However, you must ensure that the old iPhone screen is functioning properly and can be clicked.
Here is how to transfer data from a broken iPhone to a new iPhone using iTunes:
Step 1. Connect your broken iPhone to your computer using USB cables and open iTunes.
Step 2. In iTunes, click the device icon and then select "Summary".
Step 3. Choose "This Computer" and click "Back Up Now". (iTunes Back Up Now greyed out?)
Step 4. Disconnect the broken iPhone and connect your new iPhone.
Step 5. Click the device icon, go to "Summary", select "This Computer", and then click "Restore Backup".
Quick Start is a built-in feature on iOS devices that allows you to quickly transfer data from an old iPhone to a new iPhone during the device initialization process. If your damaged iPhone screen is still partially functional, you can try this method.
Here is how to transfer data between iPhones with broken screen using Quick Start:
Step 1. Place both iPhones close to each other. A Quick Start screen will appear on your current iPhone, allowing you to set up the new iPhone with your Apple ID.
Step 2. Ensure it's the correct Apple ID, then tap "Continue". If the option doesn't appear, check that Bluetooth is turned on.
Step 3. When an animation shows up on the new iPhone, hold your old iPhone over it, centering the animation in the viewfinder. Wait for the prompt to "Finish on New iPhone". If the camera on your current iPhone isn't working, tap "Authenticate Manually" and enter the code on your new iPhone.
Step 4. Enter your current iPhone's passcode on the new device, then follow the on-screen instructions to set up Face ID or Touch ID. If prompted, enter your Apple ID password.
Step 5. On your new iPhone, tap "Transfer from iPhone" to start syncing files from the old device. Alternatively, select "Download from iCloud" to restore a backup file.
Note: If you want to use this method, in addition to the old device needing to be powered on and operational, both iPhones must be running iOS 12.4 or later.
You can transfer data from the broken iPhone to a new iPhone by following our instructions. Whether through iCloud backup, iTunes, or using the Quick Start feature, these methods can help you recover data to some extent. However, if your old iPhone screen is fully functional, using Coolmuster Mobile Transfer is the most recommended option. It's not only easy and intuitive to use, but it also allows for quick and secure transfer of various data from your old device to the new iPhone, greatly enhancing the efficiency and convenience of data migration.
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