Whether you’re switching to a newiPhoneand need to transfer all your data fromAndroid, or you want to use both devices side by side and share files between them, you’ll be glad to know that the process is quite straightforward.
In the first instance, we’d advise you to use an Apple app calledMove to iOS. If you’re sharing files between both devices,GoogleDrive or Google Photos are great options. You can also use other apps like Dropbox or Microsoft OneDrive, but the process underlying principles are the same.
Here, we’ll walk you through the process and introduce a method similar toAirDrop(which is handy to knowif you’re not already familiar with it). So, without further ado, let’s dive into how to transfer data from Android to iPhone.
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How to transfer data when setting up a new iPhone
Got a new iPhone out of the box? There’s an easy way to get set up using the data stored on your Android device.
1. Launch the Move to iOS app
Go to Google Play on your Android device then search for andinstall theMove to iOSapp.
Nowopen Move to iOSandagree to the terms and conditions. You should alsodecide if you want to share app datawith Apple and if you’d like it to access the device’s location (perhapsselect While using the app).
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2. Make a connection
Next,turn on your new iPhoneandfollow the setup instructionsuntil you reach the Quick Start screen.Tap Set Up Without Another Deviceand on the Transfer Your Apps & Data screen,tap From Android.
3. Enter a code
Eitherconnect your iPhone and Android via a USB cable,ortap continue with Wi-Fiandensure both devices are on the same network.
When you see the Move from Android screen on your iPhone,tap Continueto see a single use code. You shouldenter the code on your Androiddevice.
4. Select your data
On the Android device,select the datayou would like to transfer to the iPhone (you can evenadd files) andselect Continue. Sit back andallow the process to complete. Don’t touch the screen or buttons on either device during this time.
How to manually transfer data
If you’ve already set up your iPhone and you want easily transfer data from an Android device to it, it’s best to use Google’s own software, notably Google Drive.
If you’re dealing with images, you can also use the Google Photos app on both theiPhoneandAndroiddevices. The same principles apply as in the first two steps below.
1. Use Google Drive
Since Google Drive tends to be the go-to storage app on Android devices, it makes sense to use it as a way to access data across Android and iPhone.
Open Google Drive on your Android deviceto see what you have stored. You canadd new files by tapping +New.
2. Launch Drive on iPhone
Next,installGoogle Driveon your iPhoneandlog inusing the exact same detailsas on your Android device. The files you have saved in Drive via Android will be available on your iPhone.
3. Browse via Files
To make life even easier, you can nowuse the Files appon your iPhone.Launch Filesandtap the Browse tabthenselect Drivefrom the list of Locations.
You may be prompted totap Turn On. Once you do, your files will be available to view.
4. Move a file
If you want to move a file from Google Drive to another location on your iPhone,tap and hold a single file.
If youtap the three-dot iconin the top-right corner of the screen andtap Select, you canchoose multiple files— when done, again tap and hold. Thenselect Moveanddecide where you want to put the files(s).
And there you have it—two ways to transfer data from Android to iPhone, whether you’re starting fresh or not. But if you just need to move a few files quickly, check outhow to share files between Android and iPhoneusing Snapdrop. You can also learnhow to transfer data from Android to Androidorhow to transfer data from iPhone to iPhone.