You can easily move your data from your iPhone to a new Android device.
Important:
- You must have Android 12 and up to use the Switch to Android app. Most other Android versions support cable data transfer.
- You need an Internet connection to copy data from one device to the other. We recommend that you connect both of your devices to Wi-Fi.
- You can use a cable to transfer data during your initial device setup. Some phone models allow cable transfer for up to a few days after initial setup. Refer to your phone manufacturer’s support site for more information. If you don’t have a compatible cable:
- If an organisation, like a business or school, manages your iPhone, you may not be able to transfer all data.
Before you begin
- Charge both devices.
- Make sure that you can unlock the old device with a PIN, pattern or password.
- Optionally, turn off the auto-lock feature on your iPhone.
- Check storage on both your old and new devices. You won’t be able to transfer all data if there isn’t enough storage on the new device.
- Set aside time. Data transfer can take from a few minutes up to a few hours.
- Samsung devices have other ways to copy data from your old phone. Learn more about Samsung Smart Switch.
You can copy different data types based on which method you choose to transfer data.
| Data type |
Cable |
Wi-Fi |
| Contacts |
Yes |
Yes |
| Photos and videos |
Yes |
Yes |
| Calendar events |
Yes |
Yes |
| Apps at no charge that are downloaded from the Google Play Store |
Yes |
No |
| Music |
Yes |
No |
| Texts, iMessages and most iMessage content, like photos, videos and other media |
Yes |
No |
| Notes |
Yes |
No |
| Wallpapers that use your on-device photos |
Yes |
No |
| Call history |
Yes |
No |
| WhatsApp chats and data |
Yes |
No |
Step 1: Turn on your new Android device
Turn on your Android device and tap Start.
Step 2: Connect to Wi-Fi or a mobile network
Important: If no connection is available, you can’t transfer data during setup.
Without a connection, you can’t:
- Sign in to your Google Account
- Copy apps and data
- Get software updates
- Automatically set up time and date
Connect to a mobile network
If you have a physical SIM card, remove it from your iPhone and insert it into your new Android phone. Learn how to insert your SIM card.
If you have an eSIM, you can also download it from your operator.
If you have any issues with your SIM card or operator services, get help from your mobile operator.
Connect to Wi-Fi
Choose a Wi-Fi network from the list when asked and enter your password if needed.
Step 3: Copy your apps and data
Use the cable method to copy more data. Learn what data types transfer based on transfer method.
Important:
- You must turn off iMessage on your iPhone.
- Both devices must be connected to each other during the entire transfer process.
- Stay with your phone, because you must enter your PIN throughout the process.
- You need a USB-C to lightning cable or an adapter to connect both phones.
- Alternatively, you can use a USB-A to USB-C adapter with your iPhone’s lightning cable.
- Connect your iPhone charging cable to your old device.
- Connect the other end of the charging cable or adapter to your new device.
- If you get a notification asking for permission to connect, tap Trust.
- Sign in to your Google Account or create one if you don’t have one.
- If you don’t sign in to your Google Account, you can’t transfer your apps, calendar events, notes or WhatsApp chats.
- On your new device, select the data types that you want to copy.
- Tap Copy.
Tip: To transfer your WhatsApp data, scan the QR code that you get on your new Android device with your iPhone and follow the on-screen instructions.
If you don’t have a compatible cable, you can still transfer some of your data from your iPhone. Learn more about the different data types that transfer wirelessly.
Important:
- You must turn off iMessage on your iPhone.
- Both devices must be connected to the Internet.
- Devices must remain near each other during the process.
- This method is available for Android 12 devices and later.
Samsung devices have an alternative method for copying data.
On your new Android device
- Turn on your new device.
- Tap Start.
- Connect to a Wi-Fi network when asked.
- Choose to copy apps and data from your old device.
- At the bottom left, tap either No cable? or Cable doesn’t fit?
- Tap Switching from iPhone® or iPad®?
- Sign in to your Google Account, or create one if you don’t have one.
On your old iPhone
- When prompted, scan the QR code on your Android screen with your iPhone camera.
- Download the Switch to Android app.
- Open the Switch to Android app.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
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