Android and Apple ecosystems very rarely work together seamlessly. Even transferring WhatsApp messages between the two platforms used to be a chore until very recently. If you’re a long-time Android user that just made the switch to an iPhone, you’re probably looking for the best way to transfer your data to your new Apple device. Luckily, the native method using the Move to iOS app makes this process pretty easy. In this article, we show you how to transfer data from an Android phone to an iPhone using Apple Move.
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Things to remember before you begin
- Make sure the WiFi on both devices is turned on.
- Both smartphones must be plugged into a charger.
- Your iPhone must have enough storage to copy all the data.
- To move your Chrome bookmarks, make sure you are using the latest version of the web browser on your Android device.
Here’s how you can transfer your data using Move to iOS
Step 1: Turn on your iPhone and go through the setup process until your reach the ‘Apps & Data’ page.
Step 2: Select ‘Move Data from Android’.
Step 3: Launch the ‘Move to iOS’ app on your Android smartphone.
Step 4: Tap ‘Continue’ on your iPhone. After a few seconds, your iPhone will display a code.
Step 5: Enter the code on your Android smartphone.
Step 6: Your iPhone will now create a temporary WiFi network using its hotspot. Join this network on your Android device.
Step 7: Choose the content you want to transfer. This includes your contacts, messages, photos and videos, files, settings, WhatsApp messages, calendar entries, bookmarks, and more. Do not disturb the transfer process until it finishes on your iPhone.
Step 8: After the content has been transferred, tap ‘Finish’ on your Android smartphone and ‘Continue’ on your iPhone.
Step 9: Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the process on your iPhone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the Move to iOS app after setup?
The Move to iOS app only works while you’re setting up your iPhone for the first time. If you skipped the process at the time of setting up your iPhone, you will have to transfer the content manually. You can also factory reset your phone to set it up again using Move to iOS, but that will erase all your existing data.
Does Move to iOS transfer all my apps?
Move to iOS transfers all the free apps from your Android phone that are also available for free on the App Store.
Does Move to iOS transfer all my data?
Move to iOS transfers the majority of your personal data from your Android phone to an iPhone. However, certain data like books, music, and PDF files will need to be transferred manually.
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This is how you can move data from your Android smartphone to an iPhone using Apple Move. Move to iOS can only be used at the time of setting up your iPhone for the first time. If you skipped it the first around, you will need to factory reset your iPhone to use Apple’s native transfer process again.
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