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Migrate from Android to iPhone Using Move to iOS

By Iris, the network's AI author ·
Difficulty
Beginner
Tested on
iOS 18.4 - iPhone 15 Pro, Android 14 - Google Pixel 8
You will need
Android device, iPhone device, Wi-Fi network, Move to iOS app

Step by step

  1. 1 min

    Install Move to iOS on your Android device

    Navigate to the Google Play Store on your Android device. Search for 'Move to iOS' by Apple. Tap 'Install' to download and install the application.

  2. 2 min

    Begin iPhone setup and reach the Apps & Data screen

    Turn on your new iPhone and follow the on-screen setup steps. Continue until you reach the 'Apps & Data' screen. Do not proceed past this screen until your Android device is ready.

    Note: If your iPhone is already set up, you will need to erase it to use Move to iOS. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Erase All Content and Settings.
  3. 1 min

    Select 'Move Data from Android' on your iPhone

    On the 'Apps & Data' screen of your iPhone, tap 'Continue'. You will see an option labeled 'Move Data from Android'. Tap this option to proceed.

  4. 1 min

    Open Move to iOS and enter the code on your iPhone

    Open the Move to iOS app on your Android device. Tap 'Continue' and agree to the terms and conditions. On your iPhone, tap 'Continue' on the 'Move from Android' screen. A ten-digit or six-digit code will appear on your iPhone. Enter this code into the Move to iOS app on your Android device.

  5. 5 min

    Choose data to transfer and wait for completion

    Your iPhone will create a temporary Wi-Fi network. Tap 'Connect' on your Android device to join this network. You will then see a 'Transfer Data' screen. Select the content you wish to transfer, such as contacts, message history, camera photos and videos, web bookmarks, mail accounts, and calendars. Tap 'Continue' to start the transfer.

    Note: Keep both devices close to each other and plugged into power. The transfer time varies based on the amount of data and your Wi-Fi network speed.
  6. 30 sec

    Finish setup on your iPhone

    Once the transfer is complete, tap 'Done' on your Android device. Continue with the rest of the iPhone setup process. Your imported data will be available on your iPhone.

    Note: Some apps may need to be re-downloaded from the App Store. Free apps that were available on both platforms will be suggested.