New iPhone 15 homeowners: replace earlier than transferring knowledge out of your outdated iPhone

When you’ve simply picked up a brand new iPhone 15 machine, earlier than you switch over your knowledge from an older cellphone, be sure that to replace that new cellphone to iOS 17.0.2 first. An Apple assist doc says that the replace, which got here out on Thursday, fixes a problem that “could stop transferring knowledge straight from one other iPhone throughout setup” (through MacRumors).

Be aware that iOS 17.0.2 is barely obtainable for the just-launched iPhone 15 telephones; essentially the most present software program for older iPhones is iOS 17.0.1, which additionally launched on Thursday and included some huge safety updates. After trying to start out a switch, your new cellphone would possibly immediate you to replace — no less than, that’s what occurred to 1 colleague of mine at The Verge.

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Professional are formally obtainable as of Friday, bringing upgrades like USB-C ports, up to date exterior designs (titanium for the Professional fashions!), and improved cameras.