Top 4 Ways to Transfer Data to Your iPhone When Switching from Android
Switching to the iPhone from the Android world is common. Every year, when a new iPhone is released, many Android users change their devices from Android to iPhone. One of the biggest problems they face is related to transferring data from their old Android phone to the new iPhone.
Fortunately, there are several ways to transfer data from Android easily. In this article, we will discuss the best ways to transfer your phone data from an older Android phone to a newer iPhone.
Using a Google account is one of the most convenient ways to transfer data, as all Android phone users must have a Google account, and this process is automatic. To transfer data using a Google account, follow these steps:
- On your Android phone, go to Settings > Google > Backup, and choose the categories you want to sync across devices.
- Wait until the backup is complete.
- On your iPhone, go to Settings > Mail > Accounts > Add Account, and add your Google account.
- Once you’ve added your Google account, the data that was backed up to that Google account will start to sync. You can also select the categories you want to sync on your iPhone.
This is the best method if you’ve already set up your iPhone but now want to transfer data from your Android phone to your iPhone.
Transfer Data Using a Computer App
Several apps can help you transfer data from Android to iPhone using computer-based software. This process is ideal when transferring large amounts of data. Here, we demonstrate the process using the MobileTrans app.
- Download and install the MobileTrans app on your Windows or macOS computer.
- Open the MobileTrans app and go to the “Phone Transfer” section, then click on “Phone to Phone.“
- Connect both your Android and iPhone via USB cables. The devices will appear as source and destination. Set your Android phone as the source and your iPhone as the destination. If the devices are not detected by the app, double-check the connections.
- Select the content you want to transfer and click “Start.” Wait until the process is complete, and do not disconnect any phones from the computer until the process is done.
Transfer Data Using Mobile Apps
You can use various mobile apps like MobileTrans, Xender, and ShareIt to transfer data. These apps can be useful if you need to transfer a large file but don’t want to connect your phone to your computer. Most of these apps send data via a combination of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The exact process may vary depending on the app, but the fundamentals are similar. Here’s how to use the MobileTrans mobile app to transfer data:
- Download the MobileTrans app on both your Android and iPhone.
- After installing, select whether the device is old or new.
- Select the device from which you want to send data.
- Choose the method to pair the Android and iPhone.
- Once paired, select the content you want to share from Android to iPhone.
- Wait until the process is complete.
Transfer Data Using Apple's Move to iOS App
The methods mentioned above are best if your iPhone is already set up, but if you have a new iPhone that’s not yet set up, the Move to iOS app is the best way to transfer data while switching from Android. Here’s how to use the Move to iOS app:
- When setting up your new iPhone, follow the initial setup steps provided by Apple, like connecting to Wi-Fi, setting a passcode, and accepting terms and conditions.
- When you reach the Apps & Data screen, tap on Move Data from Android.
- On your Android device, download and install the Move to iOS app and agree to Apple’s terms and conditions.
- Tap Continue when you see the “Find Your Code” screen.
- A code will be generated on your iPhone. Enter that code on your Android phone.
- Now, both devices will pair, allowing you to transfer data. The data that can be transferred in this way includes messages, contacts, calendar info, Google accounts, photos and videos, and user settings.
- After selecting the data you want to transfer, leave both devices untouched while the transfer completes. The time required for transferring will vary depending on the amount of data.
Conclusion
There are several ways to transfer data from Android to iPhone, but based on speed, setup, and data transfer requirements, the methods mentioned above are the best. Ensure you have at least a 75% battery charge and a stable Wi-Fi connection while transferring data. Also, check the storage capacity of the iPhone. If the amount of data exceeds the storage capacity of the iPhone, organize the files on your Android phone and determine which data you don’t need to transfer to your iPhone.
