iOS Setup Assistant: Restoring Data on iOS & Android (New Guide 2024)

Have you just bought a new iPhone but still don’t know how to restore all the content from your old phone? IOS Setup Assistant helps you restore data from your old device, whether an iPhone or Android and save it to your new iPhone.

This guide explains creating backups on iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, and Android. Moreover, the article will explain how to get a backup of Apple Watch, but first, let’s see what iOS Setup Assistant is.

About iOS Setup Assistant

iOS Setup Associate is a built-in feature on Apple devices. Helps you set up your new iPhone and restore data from your old device. These are some of the features offered by the iOS Setup Assistant.

• Activate your device
• Also, configure your network settings.
• Set the language and region of your device
• Set up Face ID and Touch ID
• Transfer apps and data
• Sign in with your Apple ID
• Configure privacy and security settings

Essential Factors for Setup Assistant on iOS

The primary factors you need for the setup wizard in iPhone OS are:

• First, inform your iOS.
• Then, attach your iPhone to the Strong WIFI network connection.
• Set your Face ID and password. You can create a new account to protect your iPhone if you don’t have one.
• During setup, you may need debit or credit card information for Apple Pay.
• Back up data from your old device: If you don’t have storage, the iCloud/Quick Start/iTunes app will help you back up.
• However, in the Mac series, there is a slight difference in accessibility features such as hearing, visual, cognitive, motor, and system preferences.
• There is a slight difference on the Apple Watch: it cannot be accessed without the iPhone 6 or later series.
• To back up your Android, follow Android Settings or enable Google Assistant on Android.
• Ensure your device is not connected to the Airpod, which may interrupt the setup process.

Method to Setup iOS Assistant Manually

Let’s say you want to buy a new iPhone and need to know how to access the iPhone operating system setup wizard. The steps below are for doing so.

• Turn on your new iPhone using the power button.
• After that, tap on Quick Start if you have an old version from another device containing your data. Otherwise, you will have to do it manually by following other steps.
• Activate your device and attach your iPhone to your cellular data, Wi-Fi, or iTunes.
• Set up a Face ID or Touch ID and password to protect your iPhone.
• After that, restore or transfer your data from your old device.
• Use your Apple ID to sign in. Ensure to enable automatic updates and configure features like Siri, Screen Time, etc.

How do you get back to the iOS Setup Assistant screen?

How do I return to the iOS Setup Assistant screen?

We already mentioned how to set up iPhone OS Assistant for the first time, but what happens if you make a mistake during setup? And how do you change quickly? I have this section to return to the iOS configuration assistant screen.

• First, you must go to iPhone Settings from the Home screen. Then, open the settings page.
• Now trace and click on the general tab.
• Next, tap Reset and select Erase all content and settings.

How do you transfer/restore data in iOS Setup Assistant from iOS/Android/Apple Watch?

Each device has methods to process it. Use it according to your preferences. You can use a wired joining between 2 iOS devices and follow the commands to transfer data.

Another method is to attach it wirelessly by placing 2 iOS strategies near each other to transfer their data. Therefore, some steps to restore and save your iPhone device’s operating system and data are explained in the following section.

Restore Data (iOS to iOS)

First, press and hold the power button on your iOS, depending on your perfect, until the Apple logo appears on your screen.

1. After turning it on, the word HELLO will be displayed in a different language.
2. Choose your language by swiping from left to right.
3. Now select your country.
4. Once the country is selected, go to a new step by selecting “WIFI or Cellular Connection”.
5. A new screen will seem to enable “Location”. It’s up to you to activate your location or not.
6. Now is the time to back up your documents from iCloud/iTunes/QuickStart.
7. Finally, you can mark in with your Apple ID. Make an Apple ID if you don’t have an account.
8. To accept the terms and situations, click “Accept”. Otherwise, select the “Send by email” option for later.
9. Use the “Find My iPhone” option in the iCloud account.
10. Use iMessage and Facetime, Touch ID for fingerprint or Apple ID PIN to set your password on your device.
11. To protect your data, you must use the access code. There is no need to click on the “Do not add password” option.
12. Please set up an iCloud Keychain for your device, whether it uses the iCloud security code or not.
13. You can use “Siri” to access your iPhone by asking anything with your voice.
14. With app developers, Apple can share “app analytics data.”
15. Choose your iPhone screen between Standard and Zoom, making it easier to see icons, text, and controls.
16. Have fun! Your iPhone is ready to use.

Restore Data (Android to iOS)

1. First, configure your iPhone operating system settings to restore data in iOS Setup Assistant.
2. Tap on the “Move data from Android” option.
3. Select the “Move to iOS” option if it seems to be on your Android.
4. Otherwise, copy the app from the Google Play Store to update the iPhone operating system.
5. Tap “Continue” on Android and iOS.
6. Click on the “OK” and “Next” options on your Android.
7. Arrive the code on your Android or iOS.
8. You can quickly transfer data after entering the code with a peer-to-peer WIFI connection.
9. Transfer information from your Google account to your new Apple device.
10. After transferring the data, click “Continue iOS Setup”.
11. Then, sign in with “Apple ID” or log into your account.
12. You can now access your iOS.

Restore Data (Apple Watch)

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your iPhone. Keep your devices nearby until the process is complete.
2. Press and hold the side key on your Apple Watch until the Apple logo appears.
3. Wait a moment and pair your devices.
4. A message “Use your iPhone to set up this Apple Wristwatch” will appear on your iPhone. Click “Continue”.
5. Place the iPhone in front of the clock animation. Then, pair it manually, following the instructions.
6. Tap “Restore from Backup”
7. Log in using your Apple ID and PIN to perform further procedures.
8. Enable Find My, Location, WIFI, Diagnostics, Route Tracking, Siri features, and text size on your watch.
9. Create a password for Apple Pay; otherwise, skip this step.
10. Finally, install compatible apps for your Apple Watch.
11. While the Apple Watch is syncing, wait until the “Digital Crown” is pressed.
12. Use your Apple Watch usually.

Conclusion

Hopefully, the above step-by-step method can help you transfer your data from iOS or Android devices using the iOS setup wizard feature. However, you can use third-party data management apps and transfer tools like mobile, ultrafine, tenoshare and others to transfer from your old phone to the new one. If all this information isn’t worth it, you can also contact Apple for help.