I just got a new IPhone 12 set up but most of my apps have not downloaded even though the I phone 8 indicates transfer is complete

I just got a new IPhone 12 set up but most of my apps are not downloading to the new phone!

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14

Posted on Jan 10, 2021 2:32 PM

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Posted on Jan 10, 2021 2:40 PM

Application data transfers from your previous iPhone. However, the application source code to be executed comes from iCloud, not your previous device. So the best way to get the application download is to be on a good wi-fi signal, preferably plugged in to power.

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Jan 10, 2021 2:40 PM in response to Kate3152

Application data transfers from your previous iPhone. However, the application source code to be executed comes from iCloud, not your previous device. So the best way to get the application download is to be on a good wi-fi signal, preferably plugged in to power.

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I just got a new IPhone 12 set up but most of my apps have not downloaded even though the I phone 8 indicates transfer is complete

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