How to Clone an iPhone | 3 Free & Easy Methods

Cloning an iPhone might sound complicated, but it’s a common need for many users. Whether you’re upgrading to a new device, looking to clone a loved one’s iPhone without them knowing, or simply syncing data between multiple devices, understanding how to clone an iPhone can save you time and effort.

This guide covers everything from transferring data securely with free tools like iCloud or iTunes to exploring other third-party options that make the process easier.

This article provides clear and actionable steps tailored to your specific needs. Read on to learn how to clone an iPhone efficiently and safely!

Part 1. How to Clone an iPhone for Free

Straight from the playbook of the iPhone – the official route! There are three free official ways – Quick Start, iCloud, and iTunes – through which you can perform iPhone cloning. We’ll guide you through each step to make the transition easy-peasy.

Method 1. Using Quick Start

Here is the digital fairy godmother for iPhones! With a quick flick of your wand (particularly some taps), your new iPhone can be quickly set up through your old charming one. This feature enables smooth data transfer from one phone to another.

How to use Quick-Start for iPhone cloning:

Step 1. Back up your old iPhone and turn your new iPhone on

To back up your old iPhone, tap “Settings” > “iCloud” > “Backup” > “Backup Now”, and then turn your new iPhone on and place it next to your old iPhone.

Step 2. Set your new iPhone up

Once you back up the data on your old iPhone, you will see a tip, “Set up a new device using your Apple ID” where you need to click on “Continue”. When the animation appears on your new iPhone, point the camera of your old iPhone at it, and then wait for the message: “Finish on New iPhone”.

Step 3. Enter the passcode

Now, you need to enter the Apple ID password from your old device on your new iPhone. To set up Touch ID or Face ID, follow the instructions that appear on your new iPhone.

Step 4. Transfer data

Tap “Transfer from iPhone” to start transferring all data from your old iPhone to your new iPhone.

Method 2. Using iCloud

To sync, store, and clone data across all the devices of Apple or from one iPhone to another, you can also use iCloud, which is the cloud-based wonderland of Apple.

How to use iCloud for iPhone cloning:

Step 1. Backup your old iPhone

Go to “Settings” > “iCloud” > “iCloud Backup” > “Backup Now”.

Step 2. Setup your new iPhone

Turn your new iPhone on and finish the initial steps till you reach the screen of “Apps & Data”.

Step 3. Restore from iCloud Backup

Once you reach the mentioned screen, tap on “Restore from iCloud Backup”.

Step 4. Sign in and select Backup

Using your Apple ID and password, sign in on your new iPhone and then select the most recent backup for phone cloning.

Method 3. Using iTunes

Apple has developed a multimedia software application known as iTunes, which is not just about music. It can also serve as an official method to phone clone, making it a masterpiece in the art of iPhone cloning!

How to use iTunes for iPhone cloning:

Step 1. Update iTunes

The latest version of iTunes should be installed on your computer.

Step 2. Connect your old iPhone

Using a USB cable, connect your old iPhone to the computer and launch iTunes.

Step 3. Backup your old iPhone

By tapping on the device icon on iTunes, the “Summary” tab will appear, where you need to click “Backup Now” to back up your old iPhone completely.

Step 4. Disconnect the old iPhone and connect your new iPhone

Once the backup completes, connect your new iPhone after disconnecting the old one.

Step 5. Restore from Backup

Once you connect the new iPhone, go into the same tab and click on “Restore Backup” to restore the latest backup.

Part 2. How to Clone an iPhone without Someone Knowing

If you want to clone someone’s iPhone without them knowing—whether it’s an iPhone 11, iPhone 13, or the latest iPhone 15 or 16—you’ll need professional monitoring software. In this article, I’ll recommend three tools I’ve personally tested, explaining their features, compatibility, pros, and cons to help you quickly find the best option for your needs.

1. Msafely

Msafely is one of the most comprehensive and user-friendly monitoring tools I’ve ever used. It uses a cloud-based solution, so there’s no need to install any software on the target iPhone. The device won’t show any notifications, and you don’t even need physical access to it, making it possible to clone someone’s iPhone without them knowing.

Additionally, Msafely supports cross-device cloning, meaning it works for both iPhone and Android devices. In this article, we’ll focus on how to clone an iPhone secretly. If you’re interested in learning how to clone someone’s Android phone discreetly, you can check out this article.

So, what data can Msafely clone from a target iPhone? Take a look at the table below:

How to use Msafely to clone someone's iPhone without them knowing

Step 1. Register for a free account

Visit the Msafely website and click on “Sign up for Free”. You can create a free account using a legitimate email.

Step 2. Connect the target device

Msafely supports cloning both Android and iPhone devices. Choose the device type you want to clone: Android or iPhone.

Step 3. Choose your plan

Msafely offers three subscription plans: 1 month, 3 months, and 12 months. The longer the plan, the better the value.

Step 4. Start cloning

Once you connect the device, log in to your dashboard and start cloning in real-time. Here’s how your dashboard will look like.

2. mSpy

mSpy is a well-known monitoring app. From my experience, its interface is very user-friendly, and the customer support is quite good.

However, in terms of monitoring features, it’s not particularly strong overall. To clone data from someone’s iPhone, it offers three connection methods: iCloud, USB, and Jailbreak. Each method has different requirements and can access varying amounts of data. Except for the iCloud option, the other two require physical access to the target device. The jailbreak method also requires technical skills, which makes it quite challenging. Personally, I don’t recommend it.

How to use mSpy to clone someone's iPhone without them knowing

Step 1. Create a free account 

Go to the mSpy website and click "Try Now" to sign up for a free mSpy account.

Step 2. Choose the device to clone 

Once your account is ready, select the device you want to monitor.

Step 3. Pick a subscription plan 

Choose a plan that suits your needs: 1 month, 3 months, or 12 months.

Step 4. Access the dashboard 

After completing your purchase, you'll be redirected to the mSpy control panel. Follow the on-screen instructions to choose a connection method: iCloud, USB, or Jailbreak.

Step 5. Start cloning the iPhone 

Once the setup is complete, you can start cloning data from the target iPhone.

3. Eyezy

My experience with Eyezy feels very similar to mSpy—they are quite alike. Both offer the same connection methods, and even the monitoring features are quite similar.

However, getting a refund from Eyezy may not be as easy.

How to use Eyezy to clone someone's iPhone without them knowing

Step 1. Create a free account 

Visit the Eyezy website and click "Try Now" to sign up for a free Eyezy account.

Step 2. Choose the device to clone 

Once your account is created, choose the device you want to clone.

Step 3. Pick a subscription plan 

Select a plan that fits your needs—1 month, 3 months, or 12 months.

Step 4. Access the dashboard After purchasing, you’ll be redirected to the Eyezy control panel. Follow the on-screen instructions to select a connection method: iCloud, USB, or Jailbreak.

Step 5. Start cloning the iPhone After setup is complete, you can begin cloning data from the target iPhone.

Part 3. FAQs

Q1. How to clone a phone?

If you want to clone your own phone, you can use free methods, such as cloud backup—available for both Android and iPhone.

For secretly cloning someone else’s phone, you can use tools like Msafely, mSpy, and Eyezy. Among these three, Msafely offers the best value with the lowest price and the most data cloning capabilities.

Q2. How do you clone someone's phone?

To clone someone’s phone, you typically need physical access to the device or use remote monitoring software. You can use Msafely to clone someone's phone.

Q3. How to clone a phone with Android?

To clone a phone with Android, you can use methods like:

• Using phone clone apps: Apps like Samsung Smart Switch or third-party cloning apps can help transfer data from one Android device to another.
• Cloud backup: Utilize Google Drive or other cloud services to backup and transfer data between devices.
• Using Msafely: Msafely allows you to securely clone data from an Android device, providing a reliable and user-friendly solution.

Q4. How to clone an app on an iPhone?

To clone an app on an iPhone, you can use Msafely. Msafely allows you to securely clone app data, providing a simple and effective way to monitor and manage app activities.

Q5. How to clone an iPhone to another iPhone?

To clone an iPhone to another iPhone, you can use methods such as:

• iCloud backup and restore: Back up your iPhone to iCloud, then restore the backup to the target iPhone.
• Using iTunes: Connect both iPhones to a computer with iTunes and transfer data from one device to the other.
• Using Msafely: Msafely offers a straightforward way to clone an iPhone to another iPhone, ensuring the most data transfer with ease.

Q6. How to clone an iPhone to Android?

To clone an iPhone to Android, you can use methods like:

• Using Cloud services: Export iPhone data to iCloud or Google Drive and import it into Android.
• Using Msafely: Msafely provides a secure way to clone an iPhone to Android, ensuring the most data is transferred efficiently.

Q7. How to clone an iPhone without touching it?

To clone an iPhone without physically touching it, you can use Msafely, which offers a cloud-based solution. With Msafely, no software installation is required on the target device.

Part 4. Conclusion

This article introduces three free methods and three paid methods to help you clone your own or someone else’s iPhone. Each method has different requirements. Among the free options, Quick Start is the most convenient, though it does come with its own drawbacks and limitations. For paid options, Msafely is highly recommended as it offers the most comprehensive data cloning and the most affordable pricing.

That’s it for this article! If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below.