Trying to set up new iPhone 16 by data transfer from existing phone....WiFi, Bluetooth etc enabled, phones charging and next to each other - the new phone is just 'spinning' on page saying 'signing in' to the existing Apple ID.....but it has been like this for over 3 hours now. Is this normal? I was expecting to see the terms/conditions to agree then the screen saying 'data transfer in progress' ??????
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iPhone 16, iOS 18
Apple ID and Activation Lock
iCloud uses Apple ID credentials.
If you do not remember the Apple ID Password then follow the steps given in this Apple Article -> If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support
If you do not remember the Apple ID then follow the steps given in this Apple Article -> If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support
If you are the owner or the owner has shared all information with you then to open Activation Lock:- If it is Activation locked, read here --> Turn off Activation Lock - Apple Support Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
Learn how to remove a device from a previous owner's account.
If you are not the owner and do not have the Apple ID and Password then there is no way that you can get into this iPhone unless the original owner shares the Apple ID and password with you. If you are lucky you can get into this iPhone if they (owner) accidentally remove the device from their Apple ID.
Why is my iPhone 16 stuck on 'Signing In'?
