How to restore from an iCloud backup to transfer data to new iPhone
- Open Settings on your old iPhone.
- Tap the Apple ID banner.
Tap iCloud.
Source: iMore
- Tap iCloud Backup.
Tap Back Up Now.
- Turn your old iPhone off once the backup is finished.
- Remove the SIM card from your old iPhone or if you're going to move it to your new one.
Wait for the backup to complete before proceeding.
You can now set aside your old iPhone. Make sure that your new iPhone is off when you start these next steps.
- Insert your old SIM card into your new iPhone if you want to move it between devices.
- Turn on your new iPhone.
- Slide up or press the Home button depending on which device you're setting up.
- Follow the directions to choose your language and set up your Wi-Fi network.
- Tap Restore from iCloud backup.
- Sign in to your iCloud account (this is also your Apple ID).
- Tap Next.
- Tap Agree.
- Tap Agree again.
- Choose the backup you just made.
