The new iPhone 16 series from Apple just went on sale. It features a number of improvements, including a larger screen, new buttons (the Action Button and the Camera Button), support for Apple Intelligence across the entire lineup, and the potent A18 chips. While the series is enticing iPhone users to upgrade to the next generation, many Android users are also planning to switch to iOS to experience the new software and this step-by-step guide is for them.
It may appear to be difficult to switch from Android to iPhone, but it is not. Apple offers a dedicated ‘Move to iOS’ app for users planning to make the switch. Users can wirelessly transfer their photos, contacts, messages, and other data from their Android device to their new iPhone using this app. Let’s take a detailed look at the step-by-step process of how to switch to an iPhone without losing any important data. Ensure your Android device is connected to Wi-Fi and updated to the latest version of Android. In a similar vein, check to see that your brand-new iPhone is running the most recent iOS update. – During the transfer, keep both devices plugged into a power source. – Make sure your new iPhone has enough storage space to accommodate all the data from your Android phone. If needed, free up some space or decide which files to leave behind or store in the cloud.
To Transfer Data from Android to iPhone
Once your devices are prepared:
– On your Android device, go to the Google Play Store and search for the “Move to iOS” app. Install it by downloading it. – Turn on your new iPhone and begin the initial setup. When you reach the “Apps & Data” screen, select Move Data from Android.
– On your Android device, open the Move to iOS app and tap Continue. Make sure both devices are connected to power and are near each other.
A six- or ten-digit one-time use code will appear on your iPhone. Enter this code on your Android device.
– Your iPhone will create a temporary Wi-Fi network. Join this network from your Android phone when prompted, and wait for the transfer screen to appear.
– On your Android phone, you will see a list of data types you can transfer, including contacts, messages, photos, videos, and more. Select the items you wish to transfer, then tap Next to begin the transfer process. Depending on the size of your data, this process may take some time. Leave the devices alone until the process is finished, and do not interrupt it. Note: During the transfer, only apps available on both Google Play and the Apple App Store will be transferred. After the process, you can download any remaining apps from the App Store. Additionally, music, books, and PDFs do not transfer via the Move to iOS app. You will need to manually move these files using iTunes or other methods after the transfer.
