GoKawiiliOS 27.2 lets developers auto-transfer app data when retiring an old app
Apple's upcoming iOS 27.2 update will introduce a system-managed migration flow that lets developers move a user's data and settings from a discontinued app to its official replacement before deleting the old one. Code found in the first beta shows users will be prompted with an alert offering to 'Move App Data and Settings' or 'Don't Move Anything,' with a follow-up warning if they decline.
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App sunsetting has long been a pain point for users who lose settings, notification preferences, or local data when developers replace an app entirely. By formalizing this transition at the OS level, Apple reduces friction for both developers retiring apps and users forced to switch, though the feature only applies when the same developer is replacing their own app.
- iOS 27.2 will let developers designate a successor app for automatic data migration.
- Migrated items include privacy permissions, notifications, Focus settings, and Live Activities.
- The feature only works for app replacements from the same developer, not third-party data transfers.
Source: 9to5mac.com — Marcus Mendes, 2026-09-16
Published there as: “iOS 27.2 will help users move data and settings from an old app to its replacement”
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