Vikings, as people of the sea, are accustomed to migrating, changing weather, and adapting to new realities. It's no surprise, then, when the toughest among them decide to venture into the unknown and… migrate from Android to iOS. Bold move! Such enthusiasm and attitude deserve support by all available means, so below we detail how to transfer data from Android to iPhone. Oh yes, to make your life easier, mate! To adventure! 🚣♂️!
And if you're still wondering which operating system to choose, check out our post Android vs iOS — understand the differences and choose wisely.
Option #1 – it will be simple and beautiful
There's a good chance that migrating from Android to iOS will be as painless as a summer cruise near a fjord. If you have a Google account and have transferred your data to the cloud, iOS will ask you about it during one of the first steps, giving you the option to transfer all your data. A few simple steps, a moment of patience, and finito. We could end our article here.
But just as a favorable wind is the work of the gods, so fickle fate may offer you a slightly longer route for transferring from Android to iOS.
Option #2 – a little toil awaits you
Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be intense!
First, make sure both your new iPhone and your old Android smartphone are charged and connected to WiFi. Also, ensure your new phone has enough space to transfer all the content from your old phone. This includes data stored on an SD card, if you use one (as additional parking for your files).
Ready?
Turn on your iPhone. On the Quick Start screen, tap the option Set Up Without Another Device. Then follow the further instructions.
Find the Transfer Apps & Data screen. Then tap the option From Android.
Now, turn on your old Android smartphone. To transfer data to iOS without any problems, you'll need to install the Move to iOS app. After installing it, follow the next steps. Also, allow the app to share your location and send notifications.
Now, back to your iPhone. Tap Next on the Transfer from Android screen. Now for the crucial moment of the process. A 6- or 10-digit verification code should appear.
Now it's time to enter the code provided on the iPhone into the app on your Android smartphone's screen. After accepting it, the iOS device will create a temporary WiFi network. You should see a notification about the possibility to connect. Then tap Connect. Soon, the Transfer Data screen will appear.
On your old Android, you'll have the option to select the files and data to transfer. After selecting, tap Next and wait for the progress bars on both devices to reach a happy ending. Remember to keep the devices close to each other so they don't lose connection. It's a good idea to brew yourself some coffee and chat with your loved ones, as transferring data can take quite some time, depending on the richness of your old phone's content 😉.
As you can see, transferring data to a new phone can be a very enriching experience!
How to transfer data from Android to iPhone after setup?
There are a few options. Firstly, you can format your iPhone and start the setup again to follow the steps mentioned above.
You can also create a backup of your phone on one of the external drives, available in both the Google Play Store and the App Store. Then, after migrating data from Android, simply log into the same cloud from the iOS system and transfer the files you're interested in.
If you have a Mac, you can also transfer data and files like photos or videos from one device to your computer. Then you can transfer them again to the device where you want them 👌.
Copying data from Android to iOS – what will be transferred?
If you've migrated from Android to iPhone using one of the two methods presented above, you can expect the following items to be transferred:
- contacts,
- message history,
- photos and videos from the camera,
- photo albums,
- files and folders,
- accessibility settings,
- display settings,
- web bookmarks,
- email accounts,
- messages and multimedia items from WhatsApp, and calendars.
Note! Some free apps will also be transferred if they are available in both the Google Play Store and the App Store.
Key issue — how to transfer contacts to a new phone?
Subscription or pay-as-you-go offer? New or old phone? Regardless of the challenge and the voyage you're embarking on, a key question for many is how to transfer contacts from one phone to another.
Go to Contacts and then tap the Export Contacts tab in the options. Select the save location and save the numbers to your SIM card. After transferring the SIM card to your new device, you'll see the list of contacts from your old phone.
If you want to skip the physical SIM card option, you can enable Bluetooth on both devices and find the option to transfer/export contacts via Bluetooth in Contacts. Then, on the new phone only, you need to give permission for data transfer. And you're done. Have fun!
