recieving message “data transfer cancelled” while trying to pair new phone
Branchton
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User level: Level 1 (4 points)Data transfer cancelled when pairing new iPhone
Posted on Oct 25, 2026 10:47 AM
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leroydouglas
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User level: Level 10 (208,430 points)Oct 25, 2026 10:53 AM in response to Branchton
Branchton wrote:
recieving message “data transfer cancelled” while trying to pair new phone
Quick start seems most effective
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Allan Jones
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User level: Level 10 (85,896 points)Oct 25, 2026 10:54 AM in response to Branchton
Welcome!
Are both phones connected to their chargers?
Does the old phone have unneeded aftermarket software like anti-virus or client-side† VPN apps installed?
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† — "client-side" VPNs are those NOT issued to you by an employer to allow remote access to company servers. They are instead the ones over-hyped in adverts using fear marketing.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256382773