Quick Start is a built-in Apple feature that allows you to automatically set up a new iPhone or iPad using your current device. It automates the setup process by securely migrating your Apple ID, Wi-Fi configuration, and core preferences simply by holding the two devices near each other. How Quick Start Works
Automatic Detection: Turning on a factory-fresh device next to your old one prompts a “Set up new iPhone” card to appear on your active screen.
Camera Authentication: The new phone displays a unique particle animation, which you scan using the old phone’s camera to establish a secure link.
Data Migration Options: Once connected, you can either transfer data directly from device to device wirelessly, use a wired connection, or download your data from an iCloud backup. Pre-Requisites for Setup
Software Version: The current device must run iOS 11, iPadOS 13, or later. Direct device-to-device migration requires iOS 12.4 or higher.
Radio Settings: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi must be enabled on your old device.
Device Status: The new device must be on the original factory “Hello” screen. If it has already been set up past this screen, you must erase it via settings to use Quick Start.
Power Connection: Both devices should remain plugged into power during the transfer, as the process occupies both screens and can take several minutes to over an hour depending on data volume.
Watch this step-by-step video to see how the connection and animation scanning process looks in real time:
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