Introduction
Transferring photos from one iPhone to another can be a daunting task, especially if you’re not familiar with the various methods available. Having identical photos on your new iPhone can be comforting, sentimental, and personalized to your style. Whether you are upgrading your device or sharing photos with family or friends, this article will provide various options that are easy to follow and won’t take up too much of your time.
Using iCloud Photo Sharing
iCloud Photo Sharing is a convenient way to share photos between iPhones. But first, you need to enable it on both devices. On the device that’s currently sharing photos, go to Settings and select iCloud, then choose Photos, and enable iCloud Photo Sharing. On the recipient’s device, go to Settings and follow the same steps.
Now that both devices are capable of sharing photos through iCloud, select the photos you want to transfer and tap the share icon on the bottom left corner of the screen. Click on ‘Add to Shared Album’. Once you’ve added the photos to the shared album, click on the album and select ‘Add Photos’. Select the photos you want to download and click on the ‘Download’ icon on the screen.
Using AirDrop
AirDrop is an easy way to transfer photos between devices. It uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to connect both devices and transfer files. To enable AirDrop, swipe up from the bottom of your iPhone screen to reveal the Control Center. Tap on the AirDrop icon, and choose ‘Everyone’ to allow anyone in your vicinity to AirDrop files to you. Repeat this step on the recipient’s device.
To transfer photos, open the Photos app, select the photos you want to transfer, and tap the share icon. Choose the ‘AirDrop’ option and select the recipient’s device. The recipient will receive a notification that you are trying to send them photos. Accept the request and the photos will transfer to their device instantly.
Using iTunes
iTunes has been around for a while, and you can use it to transfer photos between iPhones. To start, connect the device you want to transfer photos from to your computer using a USB cable. Next, open iTunes and select the device you want to transfer photos to. Click on ‘Photos’ and select the photos you want to transfer. Click on the ‘Apply’ button to start the transfer process.
Using Third-Party Apps
There are various third-party apps available for transferring photos between iPhones. For instance, Google Photos and Dropbox are two examples that offer both users private and safe photo storage in the cloud. To transfer photos using Google Photos, download the app on both devices. Sign in to your Google account, select the photos you want to transfer, and tap on the share icon. Click on ‘Google Photos’ and select the receiving device. Accept the request to download the photos.
To transfer photos using Dropbox, download the app on both devices, and sign in or create an account. Tap on the plus icon, then choose ‘Upload Photos.’ Select the photos you want to transfer and click on ‘Upload.’ Once the upload is complete, go to the receiving device and open the Dropbox app. Tap on the photo you want to download, and select ‘Save Image.’
Using a Lightning to USB Cable
If you don’t have access to a wireless network or if you’re worried about data usage, then using a lightning to USB cable is an alternative way to transfer photos. Connect both iPhones to your computer using the cable. Open iTunes and select the device you want to transfer photos to, click on ‘Photos’, and select the photos you want to transfer. Click on the ‘Apply’ button to start the transfer process.
Using Email
You can send photos directly from the Photos app on your iPhone via email. Open the Photos app and select the photos you want to transfer. Tap on the share icon and choose ‘Mail.’ Enter the recipient’s email address and hit ‘Send.’
Using a Bluetooth Connection
Enabling Bluetooth on both devices is a necessary step to transfer photos via a Bluetooth connection. To do this, go to Settings, select Bluetooth, and toggle it on. Then, open the Photos app, select the photos you want to transfer, and tap on the share icon. Choose ‘Bluetooth’ and select the receiving device. Accept the transfer request, and the photos will transfer seamlessly.
Conclusion
We hope we’ve given enough options and advice to ensure you can transfer photos between iPhones easily. From iCloud sharing to operating third-party apps, or using a Bluetooth connection, featuring the new option to use AirDrop effectively. With these methods, you can easily transfer photos to your preferred iPhone device, regardless of your technical skill level. We recommend exploring and trying different approaches to find out which works best for you at your convenience.
Additional tips and advice include turning off Live Photos mode to save space, or even taking advantage of the ‘Optimize iPhone Storage’ feature under iCloud via settings to compress photo files on your device. We want to encourage you to test the limits and try the various solutions provided to gain more insight into the intricacies of iPhone photo transfer.