How to Transfer Data from Android to iPhone

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Prepare your devices

   Connect both your Android device and your new iPhone to a power source. Ensure your Wi-Fi is enabled on the Android device and that you have the Move to iOS app installed from the Google Play Store.

   Note: Ensure your Android device has enough storage to accommodate the data you intend to transfer.
2. 2 min

   Start the iPhone setup process

   Power on your new iPhone and follow the on-screen prompts until you reach the Apps & Data screen. Select the option labeled Move Data from Android.

   Note: If you have already finished the setup, you must factory reset the iPhone to reach this menu.
3. 1 min

   Generate the connection code

   On your iPhone, a code will appear—either a ten-digit or six-digit sequence. Open the Move to iOS app on your Android device and tap Continue, then enter the code displayed on your iPhone.

4. 1 min

   Establish the peer-to-peer network

   Your iPhone will create a temporary, private Wi-Fi network. Tap Join on your Android device when prompted to connect to this network, then wait for the Transfer Data screen to appear.

5. 1 min

   Choose content to migrate

   Select the specific content categories you wish to move, such as Contacts, Message History, Camera Photos, and Google Account data. Tap Continue to initiate the transfer process.

   Note: Large media libraries may significantly increase transfer time.
6. 3 min

   Finalize the data transfer

   Allow both devices to remain untouched until the loading bar on the iPhone finishes. Once the iPhone indicates the transfer is complete, tap Done on your Android device and Continue on your iPhone to finish the remaining iOS setup steps.

   Note: Ensure the Android device remains on the app screen throughout the entire duration.