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Phone did not transfer all data

My phone didn’t transfer everything…

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Correct. Assuming this is what you used: Transfer content from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a new device - Apple Support


The transfer moves settings and app data to the new device. What it does not transfer:


  • 3rd party apps; instead they are automatically downloaded from the app store
  • Data synced to iCloud: It will return when you log in to iCloud
  • Data maintained on a 3rd party app’s server; it will return when you log in to the app
  • Any content that is synced to your email account(s), such as calendar events, contacts, notes, reminders or email itself, which will return when you log in to your email account(s)


Transfer to or from what? Are you trying to set up a new iphone?