iOS 9.1 Beta - going from 6 Plus to 6S Plus

[cjbski]

Hi there - I've got a 6S Plus coming on release day. Currently running iOS 9.1 public beta on my 6 Plus.

What's my best way to transfer my data?

- Back up 6 Plus to iTunes
- Open the 6S Plus
- Set up as a new device
- Enroll in public beta - download 9.1 beta
- Then plug into iTunes and restore from backup?

Is that right? Any better ways?

 

[lancastor]

The best way is to start from scratch with the new phone.

 

[gsmornot]

Hi there - I've got a 6S Plus coming on release day. Currently running iOS 9.1 public beta on my 6 Plus.

What's my best way to transfer my data?

- Back up 6 Plus to iTunes
- Open the 6S Plus
- Set up as a new device
- Enroll in public beta - download 9.1 beta
- Then plug into iTunes and restore from backup?

Is that right? Any better ways?

Yes, that is the way I will be doing it. I don't want to start over because I also have an Apple Watch. If you have a watch too, un-pair the watch first before you make your encrypted backup (you need to encrypt your backup to retain your health data).

 

[chp5592]

The best way is to start from scratch with the new phone.

Not having done this when you start as a new phone would you keep all your iMessage history and thread? Is this stored separately in iCloud outside the back up?

 

[cjbski]

I believe Messages are stored along with the iCloud backup...but then again, your messages are available on iPad/Mac when you login to messages. So I'm not quite sure. Anyone know?

 

[cjbski]

Anyone else thinking about doing this?