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Android transfer to iPhone guide

Our Android transfer to iPhone guide has all you need to set up your new Apple device without losing information from your old mobile.

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If you’re looking for an Android transfer to iPhone guide, we’ve got you covered. We’ve put together a set of simple instructions to make the switch, so you don’t have to leave behind any of your pictures or contacts. All you have to do is follow the steps. The good news is that it’s easier than it seems.

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How do I perform an Android transfer to iPhone?

While transferring data from an iPhone to an iPhone, or an Android to Android, is relatively simple, it’s a little more difficult when moving from Android to iPhone or vice versa. Fortunately, we’ve got a detailed list of instructions you can follow below to make it a much smoother experience.

  1. Make sure your Android device is connected to Wi-Fi
  2. Start to set up your iPhone
  3. Go to apps and data on your iPhone
  4. Select move data from Android
  5. Open the move to iOS app on Android
  6. Wait for a code to come through on your iPhone
  7. Enter the code into your Android device
  8. Connect your iPhone to a temporary Wi-Fi network
  9. On your Android device, select the data you want to transfer
  10. Leave both devices as they transfer
  11. Once the loading bar finishes, tap ‘done’ on your Android
  12. Finally, you hit continue on your iPhone

Once you’ve finished those steps, you’re done. However, it’s worth remembering that transferring your data doesn’t remove it from the original device. So, if you’re planning on getting rid of the phone you’ve moved the data from, it’s still worth a factory reset before selling it or giving it away.

If you’re having trouble following our steps, you can watch the official Apple clip below on transferring from Android. There’s also the option to transfer data via cable, which you can check out in the next section.

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Can I transfer data from Android to iPhone via cable?

If you’re having issues following the steps above or your wireless connection is letting you down, there is the option to transfer data from Android to iPhone by using a cable. If you’ve got an iPhone 15 or anything newer, you can use a USB-C to USB-C cable, but if it’s an older device, you’ll need to pick up a USB-C to Lightning cable to make the change.

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