Updated 14:11 IST, September 14th 2024
Android to iOS: How to transfer your data from any Android phone to iPhone
Since both platforms are fundamentally different from each other, it is often difficult for Android users to move all their data to an iPhone.

The debate on whether Android is a better platform than iOS has yet to settle. However, that has not stopped people from abandoning Android and switching to Apple ’s closed but privacy-centric ecosystem through an iPhone . Since both platforms are fundamentally different from each other, it is often difficult for Android users to move all their data to an iPhone. Thankfully, some data can still be transferred through some tools. One of them is Apple’s official app that offers a straightforward method to securely transfer select data from an Android phone to an iPhone. Here are the steps:
Prepare your devices
Before starting the transfer, ensure that the Android smartphone and the iPhone are adequately charged and connected to a stable Wi-Fi network.
Download the required app
Apple offers the ‘Move to iOS’ app for Android phones to help users transfer their data. Download the app from the Google Play Store.
Begin the transfer
- Open the ‘Move to iOS’ app on the Android phone.
- Follow the on-screen instructions till the “Apps & Data” screen comes up while setting up a new iPhone .
- Tap the “Move Data from Android” button on the iPhone .
- On the Android phone, tap the “Continue” button.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the two devices.
Select data
The ‘Move to iOS’ app will let users choose what data they want to transfer. These include photos, videos, messages, and contacts, among others.
Transfer process
After choosing the data, users can start the transfer process, which may last for minutes depending on the data size.
Useful tips
Users should keep in mind that the transfer process if disrupted due to any reason, may result in data corruption. That is why it is advisable to back the data up on a cloud service or a different device. They can use Google Drive on an Android phone or immediately back up data to iCloud on the iPhone to avoid any data loss.
Published 14:11 IST, September 14th 2024