Tech Desk 
Dec 29, 2024
If you have recently bought your first iPhone and want to transfer the data from your old Android device, this article is perfect for you. Transferring data from your old Android smartphone to a new iPhone can be a challenge for many.
Gadinsider has got you this guide, which will include a step-by-step instructions on how you can transfer data from Android to iPhone.
How to transfer data from Android to iPhone
The perfect way to transfer the data from Android to an iOS device is by using the Move to iOS app from Apple. This app is available to download on Google Play Store. Follow these steps to transfer data from Android to iPhone.
- Download and install the Move to iOS app on your Android smartphone.
- Now, initiate the setup of your new iPhone and then click on the Apps & Data section.
- Now tap on Move Data from Android.
- On your Android device, open the Move to iOS app and tap on Continue after agreeing to Privacy policies and granting access to your files and location.
- Your iPhone screen will show a unique one-time code. Enter the code on your Android device to enable the pairing process.
- Once done, select the data you want to transfer to your new iPhone, such as apps, photos, videos, and more.
- Now, leave both devices alone until the loading bar on your IOS device is finished.
- Once the loading bar is finished, tap Done on your Android device, tap Continue on your iPhone, and follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up your new iPhone.
- Once done, you will be able to effortlessly transfer data from your Android smartphone to your new iPhone.
It is important to note that one can only transfer apps that are available on both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. Moreover, one cannot transfer music, books, and PDFs through the Move to iOS application.
Things to consider before transferring data from Android to iPhone
- Battery percentage: Ensure that your Android and new iPhone are charged
to at least 75% of their battery. - Stable Wi-Fi connection: As the whole transfer process is done wirelessly, ensure that you are connected to a stable Wi-Fi connection to avoid any mishap during the transfer process.
- Double-check data: Your iPhone may not have enough storage capacity to receive every file from your older Android device. This is why it is important to first manage and figure out which data you want to transfer to your new iPhone.
