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 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:
- You can purchase a USB-A to USB-C adapter.
- You can copy data without a cable .
- If an organization, 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 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 |
- Photos and videos on iCloud. Learn how to request a photo transfer from iCloud .
- Paid apps, in-app purchases, and app data. We suggest you contact the app developer for further help.
- Sign in information, like passwords and accounts.
- Bookmarks from Safari.
- Alarms.
- Contacts synced to accounts.
- Health data.
- Voice memos.
- eSIM. Get help from your mobile carrier .
- Files.
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 carrier.
If you have any issues with your SIM card or carrier services, get help from your mobile carrier .
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 & data
Use the cable method to copy more data. Learn what data types transfer based on transfer method .
Copy data from your old phone with a cableImportant:
- You must turn off iMessage on your iPhone .
- Both devices must be connected to each other for 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 you want to copy.
- Tap Copy.
Tip:To transfer your WhatsApp data, scan the QR code 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.
- If you don’t see a QR code, you might have an older version of Android that’s not compatible with Switch to Android. Learn how to back up your apps and data manually .
- Download the Switch to Android app.
- Open the Switch to Android app.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
