How to Easily Transfer Your Old Phone's Data to a New iPhone 17

Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of how-to books covering a wide spectrum ranging from Apple devices and cameras to photo editing software and PalmPilots. He drinks a lot of coffee in Seattle.

If you just took the plunge on buying a new iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone Air, you probably want to get it updated and running as soon as possible. These are the four ways to transfer your data quickly, safely and most importantly, with zero stress (even if you're coming from an Android phone).

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