How To Transfer Data From Android To iPhone

Android phones and iPhones run two different operating systems, therefore, transferring data from Android to iOS might not come that easy. 

If you have recently bought your first iPhone and want to transfer the data from your old Android device, Apple offers a dedicated ‘Move to iOS’ app for users planning to make the switch. This app allows users to wirelessly transfer their data- such as photos, contacts, messages, and more- from their Android device to their new iPhone.

The Move to iOS app is the best way to transfer the data from Android to iOS device. The app is available to download on Google Play Store.

Things To Keep In Mind Before Transferring Data from Android to iOS:

Make sure your phone is fully charged: Migrating data will naturally drain the battery at a faster rate. If the phone is low on power, then there is a good chance that the transfer process will be interrupted. The more the battery percentage, the better it is. 

Stable Wi-Fi connection: A  strong static signal is necessary for seamless transmission which is being done wirelessly.

Make sure the iPhone has enough space: The memory of your target phone should be larger than the size of the data you want to transfer,or else it can hamper the process.

Back up your Android data to Google Drive: Google Drive is a great cloud product for Android users. So, backup your Android data to Google Drive before migrating data.

Transfer data from Android to iOS using  Move to iOS app

Here is a step-by-step guide to transfer data from Android smartphone to iPhone.

Step 1. Set up your Apple device

• Set up your iPhone until you reach the “Apps & Data” screen.
• On the Quick Start screen, click Set Up Manually, and follow the on-screen instructions. You may be asked to activate your eSIM.

Step 2. Choose Move Data from Android

• Enter the App & Data page
• Choose the “Move Data from Android” option.

Step 3. Get and open Move to iOS on Android phone

• On your Android phone, go to “Google Play Store”.
• Download and install the Move to iOS app, then open it.
• Tap on “Continue” on both your Android and iPhone.
• Tap “Agree” and then “Next” on your Android phone.

Step 4. Wait and enter the code

• On your Apple device, tap Continue when you see the Move from Android screen. Then wait for a ten-digit or six-digit code.
• Enter the code then on your iPhone.

Step 5. Connect to a temporary network

• Your Apple device will create a temporary Wi-Fi network. Click Continue to join that network on your Android phone.

Step 6. Choose the data you want to transfer and wait

• Select the data you want to transfer on Android.
• Tap on the “Next” button to start moving data from Android to iPhone.
• Tap “Done” on your Android device.
• Then tap “Continue” on your iPhone.

Step 7. Set up your iPhone and it’s all finished

• Follow the onscreen steps to set up and activate your iPhone. All the data that Move to iOS is capable of transferring has been transferred.

*Note: Music, books, and PDFs need to be moved over manually.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What if the transfer fails?

A: Restart both devices and attempt the transfer again. Make sure both devices are on Wi-Fi, and disable any settings like Smart Network Switch that might interfere. Turn off mobile data on your Android device during the transfer.

Q: Can I use the “Move to iOS” app even if I already set up my iPhone?

A: No, you cannot use the ‘Move to iOS’ application if you have already set up your iPhone. The app only works while you are setting up your new iPhone.

Q: Can I transfer data from multiple Android devices to one iPhone?

A: Yes, you can transfer data from multiple Android devices to one iPhone using the “Move to iOS” app. However, data from each Android device will be transferred separately, and you may need to repeat the process for each device.