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How long should it take to set up a new iPhone 11?
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Why is my new iPhone transfer taking so long?

I'm setting up an iPhone 11 PRO Max using my existing iPhone 7 Plus. The transfer of data is now taking place (using WiFi) and the iPhone 11 PRO MAX is saying "Activating your iPhone" -- both phone are displaying a spinning circle. The process has been going on for nearly two hours now -- what should I expect?

iPhone 11 Pro Max

Posted on Jan 15, 2020 12:46 PM

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Jan 18, 2020 11:42 AM in response to davidfromsequim

Hello davidfromsequim,

Congratulations on your new iPhone 11 Pro Max! It's my understanding that transferring your date from your old iPhone is taking longer than expected. You've come to the right place! I'm happy to help.

Transfer times can vary depending on connection type, network, and the amount of data being transferred. If your Wi-Fi network is slow or congested you may want to try the wired method to transfer data. Take a look at the following resource for more information:

Use Quick Start to transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities!

Jan 18, 2020 5:19 PM in response to sterling r

After 6 hours, I finally forced both phones to abort what they were doing and, before trying again, I used the enclosed mini tool to pop open the SIM card drawer and check it out since the iPhone 11 had hung on "activating you iPhone" step. The card only fits one way and so I put it back in and embarked on my second attempt -- this time I decided to not initiate the iPhone to iPhone transfer at the first presented opportunity as I had seen from the Google searches I had done that the the expected place to initiate the iPhone to iPhone process occurs later in the set up process. When I got to that second opportunity, I then started the iPhone to iPhone transfer and it completed within about 90 minutes. I will add that there can be some difficulties in subsequently pairing one's existing Apple Watch with one's new iPhone. I did first un-pair the watch from my old phone but it still wouldn't pair with the new iPhone -- after observing that the new iPhone was 'busy' downloading 70 or so apps from the app store, I decided to wait until the next day when that process step was complete. But the watch still wouldn't pair regardless of the method I used (auto/manual). Finally, I rebooted the iPhone 11 and then it finally paired with the auto method.

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How long does it take to set up a new iPhone?

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New iPhone 11 how long should it take to update iCloud settings

Updating iCloud settings is taking forever in new 11. Transferred from previous iPhone.

iPhone 11, iOS 13

Posted on Nov 12, 2019 8:20 PM

Restore your device from an iCloud backup

Turn on your device. You should see a Hello screen. If you already set up your device, you need to erase all of its content before you can use these steps to restore from your backup.
Follow the onscreen setup steps until you reach the Apps & Data screen, then tap Restore from iCloud Backup.
Sign in to iCloud with your Apple ID.
Choose a backup. Look at the date and size of each and pick the most relevant. After you choose, the transfer starts. If a message says that a newer version of software is required, follow the onscreen steps to update (If you don't see onscreen steps to help you update, learn what to do).
When asked, sign in with your Apple ID to restore your apps and purchases (If you've purchased iTunes or App Store content using multiple Apple IDs, you'll be asked to sign in to each). If you can’t remember your password, you can tap Skip this Step and sign in later. But you won't be able to use the apps until you sign in with your Apple ID.
Stay connected and wait for a progress bar to appear and complete. Depending on the size of the backup and the network speed, the progress bar might need a few minutes to an hour to complete. If you disconnect from Wi-Fi too soon, the progress will pause until you reconnect.
Now you can finish setup and enjoy your device. Content like your apps, photos, music, and other information will continue to restore in the background for the next several hours or days, depending on the amount of information there is. Try to connect often to Wi-Fi and power to let the process complete.

Get help with restoring from your iCloud backup.

Posted on Nov 12, 2019 10:42 PM

New iPhone 11 how long should it take to update iCloud settings

How long should it take to set up a new iPhone 11?

This process may take 2-3 minutes..

Restore from iCloud® Backup..

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Why is my iPhone 11 stuck on install now?

One of the most common reasons for the new iPhone stuck on install now is the internet connection. If the connection is bad or slow, the installation process will be stuck. Besides, your device may be running out of storage because you have restored some data from your recovery.

How long does it take to transfer from Old iPhone to new iPhone?

According to Apple, it could take a user 45 minutes to 1 hour for data to transfer completely from one iPhone to another if you're using any of the official transfer methods.

Why is my new iPhone transfer taking so long?

The process gets done via Wi-Fi. So, a stable and robust network is required to transfer the files to your new iPhone successfully. Without the said, it will take longer to complete the process. Surely, if you are transferring a large amount of data, then it will take longer to transfer completely.