[Easy Guide] How to Transfer Safari Tabs to New iPhone 16?

"I want all the tabs I have open on my 13 Pro over on my 14 Pro so I can get the old one sold. Why don't tabs transfer automatically or through iCloud? And does anyone know how I can get my tabs over? I'm not gonna open them all manually on the new phone, I have way too many for that."

- from Reddit

When switching to a new iPhone 16, many people want to seamlessly transfer Safari tabs to new iPhone in order to continue browsing unfinished web content. How do I transfer Safari tabs to another iPhone? This article will introduce several methods to help you easily transfer your Safari tabs.

Part 1. How to Transfer Safari Tabs to New iPhone via Handoff

Handoff is one of the powerful continuity features between Apple devices, allowing users to seamlessly transfer tasks, including Safari tabs, across devices. If you're wondering how to transfer Safari tabs to another iPhone, Handoff is a simple and efficient option.

How do I restore my Safari tabs on my new iPhone? Here are the steps:

Step 1. On both iPhones, go to "Settings" > "General" > "AirPlay & Handoff", and make sure the "Handoff" feature is enabled.

Step 2. Both devices must be signed in with the same Apple ID, connected to the same Wi-Fi network, and have Bluetooth enabled.

Step 3. Open the Safari tab that you want to transfer on the old iPhone.

Step 4. On your new iPhone, if it with the home bar, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause for a moment to bring up the App Switcher, or double-press the "Home" button to access the App Switcher.

Step 5. At the bottom of the screen, you'll see a "Safari" bar displaying the device name where the tab is open. Tap it to instantly open the webpage in Safari on your new iPhone.

Part 2. How to Transfer Safari Tabs to New iPhone with iCloud

If you want to automatically sync Safari tabs to your new device, iCloud is a reliable method. It can sync browsing data, including tabs and bookmarks.

To transfer safari tabs to new iPhone via iCloud, follow the steps below:

Step 1. On both devices, go to "Settings" > "Apple ID" > "iCloud", and make sure "Safari" syncing is enabled.

Step 2. Wait for the sync to complete. Ensure the old iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi and has finished uploading the tabs to iCloud.

Step 3. Open the Safari app on the new iPhone and tap the "Tabs" icon at the bottom (two overlapping squares).

Step 4. Scroll down, and you'll see a list of tabs from other devices. Simply select the tab you want to access.

Part 3. How to Transfer Safari Tabs to New iPhone Using AirDrop

AirDrop is a fast way to transfer files between Apple devices and supports direct sharing of individual Safari tabs. If you only want to transfer specific tabs rather than all of them, this is an efficient solution.

How do I transfer Safari tabs to another iPhone via AirDrop? Follow the steps below:

Step 1. On both devices, open the "Control Center" > long-press the Network Settings > enable "AirDrop", and select "Everyone" or "Contacts Only". (AirDrop not working?)

Step 2. On the old iPhone, open the Safari page you want to share.

Step 3. Tap the "Share" button at the bottom of the screen, and select "AirDrop". From the pop-up device list, choose the new iPhone.

Step 4. On the new iPhone, tap "Accept", and the page will open directly in Safari.

Part 4. How to Transfer Safari Bookmarks to New iPhone Using Coolmuster Mobile Transfer

Transferring them one by one too cumbersome? If you need to transfer Safari bookmarks or other data in bulk with just one click, Coolmuster Mobile Transfer is a great option. It is a professional phone-to-phone transfer tool that supports fast and secure migration of various data between Android and iOS devices.

Key features of Coolmuster Mobile Transfer:

• Transfer files from iOS to iOS, iOS to Android, Android to iOS, and Android to Android.
• Support to transfer contacts, calendars, notes, Safari bookmarks, and eBooks (PDFs & ePubs) from iOS to iOS.
• Easy to use & swift process.
• Compatible with the latest iOS 18 and iPhone 16 series.

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Here is how to transfer Safari bookmarks to new iPhone using Mobile Transfer:

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Bonus: How to Fix Safari Tabs Not Transferring to New iPhone

Why didn't my Safari tabs transfer to my new iPhone? Here are some possible solutions.

• Reset Safari iCloud Sync: To resolve issues with Safari tabs syncing, try disabling and re-enabling Safari syncing in iCloud to force a restart of the service. Go to "Settings" > "iCloud", then toggle "Safari" off and back on.
• Sign Out and Sign In to iCloud: Another solution is to sign out of iCloud and sign back in on all devices. Go to "Settings" > "Apple ID" > scroll down to find "Sign Out", and follow the prompts to log out and log back in. (Can't sign out of your Apple ID?)
• Restart Your iPhone: As a final step, restart all devices experiencing issues with Safari tabs syncing.

In a Nutshell

With the various methods outlined in this article, you can easily solve the issue of how to transfer Safari tabs to a new iPhone. We particularly recommend using Coolmuster Mobile Transfer, which not only supports bulk transfer of Safari bookmarks but also allows for quick migration of other important data, making it a time-saving and efficient choice!

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