Luckily this only applies to transfer “From Another iPhone” scenario. I wonder how many people transfer their data this way? I personally still do it the “hard” way by making an encrypted computer backup first and then loading it onto a new device.
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Warning: Update Your iPhone 15 to iOS 17.0.2 Before Transferring Data From Another iPhone
- Thread starter MacRumors
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
swingerofbirch
macrumors 68040
So you're saying that whining on MR actually changes behavior at Apple? That's laughable, at best.
-dan
People acting like this is a big deal are so dramatic. Just update your phone on the white pages and problem solved.
Also do that many people really rely on iPhone to iPhone transfer? Why wouldn't you use iCloud?
Also do that many people really rely on iPhone to iPhone transfer? Why wouldn't you use iCloud?
There is a lighting to USB-C cable. You even could put a backup on a fast stick or SSD and plug that into a 15 Pro. Yet Apple doesn't allow that, because "Wireless!"
The amount of 'yeah, you can't do that on an Apple device' is simply staggering.
what happened to “ it just works”?
Only from one iPhone to another, so the backup way should be fine:
If your iPhone or iPad gets stuck on the Apple logo when you transfer from your previous device - Apple Support
When you choose “From Another [Device]” during setup to transfer apps and data from your previous iPhone to a new iPhone with iOS 17 or from your previous iPad to a new iPad with iPadOS 17, you might get stuck on the Apple logo. Learn how to reset and complete the transfer.
If you are going to use a computer anyway, I would still update it to the latest iOS 17.0.2 in the process.
Correct, only your new iPhone needs to be updated, the data source iPhone can run whichever previous iOS version it has.
Easily. There are no software checks!
You know, there is a concept called severity. No one would care about a bug that glitches dynamic island but will care if iOS corrupts itself and bricked.
People just like to be angry for some reason. I'm a software developer so to me this news is nothing. Bugs happen, you can test constantly and never find something until it gets in the hands of consumers, it's just how tech is. Tech is insanely complex.
I'm just happy they found it fast and made a fix.
I like Apple products. But Apple makes too many mistakes for the price you pay. There are going to be too many people going out of their way to criticize you for this comment, but will defend this company though
Many ISPs severely limit upload speeds so backing up your original phone to the cloud is slowww. Also 5GB is not enough if your phone has any meaningful data.
Complaining/moaning after complaining/moaning...
This article is actually confusing the issue by burying the lede. During initial setup, users will be prompted to update to iOS 17.0.2 (see the image in the tweet embedded in the article). The important thing is simply to NOT skip that update if you're planning to transfer settings/apps from another phone later in the process.
TLDR -- During setup, make sure you press "Update Now" instead of "Update Later."
TLDR -- During setup, make sure you press "Update Now" instead of "Update Later."
So this doesn't apply to transferring data from a Mac, right?
If you are unboxing an iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, or iPhone 15 Pro Max today, make sure to update the device to iOS 17.0.2 before transferring data to the device from another iPhone, or else you might encounter issues.
iOS 17.0.2 is only available for the iPhone 15 lineup. Apple says the update fixes an issue that may prevent transferring data directly from another iPhone during the device setup process, so installing it is very important. The update should appear during the setup process, or it can be installed via the Settings app under General → Software Update if you proceeded to set up the device as new and transfer data later.
If you already attempted to transfer data from another iPhone before updating to iOS 17.0.2, and your iPhone 15 is now stuck showing an Apple logo, Apple has shared a new support document with steps on how to restore the iPhone:After restoring the iPhone 15 and updating it to iOS 17.0.2, the process of transferring data from another iPhone can be restarted.
Article Link: Warning: Update Your iPhone 15 to iOS 17.0.2 Before Transferring Data From Another iPhone
