How to copy data from iOS to Android to migrate across the two OS
Are you migrating from iPhone to Android? The data transfer may seem daunting, especially if you have been a long-time user of an iPhone. But don’t worry, there are ways where you’ll be able to copy most of your data from iOS to Android. In this guide, we’ll list all such ways to transfer data from iPhone to Android.
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Getting ready for the migration
Before we start the transfer process, there are a few things you need to do.
Let’s now move on to the actual migration process. A number of Android smartphone makers, including Google, Samsung, OnePlus, and Vivo bundle solutions with their phones to try to make the migration process smoother. While these solutions may not be able to transfer everything, they still migrate quite a bit of data and reduce the work you need to do. So it’s wiser to use them first and then move on to the more manual options to get the rest of your content from the iPhone.
We’ll provide the manual methods here, but if your Android phone maker offers its own solution, you can use that first.
Transferring contacts, calendar, photos, and videos
Given your jump to Android, you’re now entering Google’s ecosystem, so it is efficient to use Google tools to get your data onto Android. To migrate your contacts, calendar, photos, and videos, we’ll use Google Drive. It’ll help you back up everything to Google services from the iPhone, which you can then seamlessly use on Android.
Copying Messages from iOS to Android
Transferring your messages from iPhone to Android can be slightly tricky but not impossible. We’ll be using a free app called iSMS2droid. The app is installed on your Android phone and uses a backup of your SMS and call logs from your iPhone to move them to Android.
Download QR-CodeiSMS2droid - iPhone SMS Import Developer:Jan Grewe Price:Free+Windows - C:\Users[YourUsername]\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\ macOS - ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/Copying files from iOS to Android
Like photos, contacts, and calendar data, the easiest way to transfer files from iPhone to Android is also Google Drive. You can also alternatively use other cloud storage services like Dropbox and OneDrive.
Moving music to Android
If you’re looking to transfer music that you bought through iTunes to Android, use the following steps.
Alternatively, you can upload your music from your computer to YouTube Music. The service allows users to upload up to 100,000 songs. Once uploaded, you’ll be able to access the music anywhere where YouTube Music is available.
Transferring two-factor authentication accounts
If you were using an app to generate two-factor authentication codes on your iPhone, you’ll need to get them transferred to your new Android phone. Authy users can simply log into the app on the new Android phone and get the accounts automatically. But if you were using Google Authenticator, the following instructions will help.
Download QR-CodeGoogle Authenticator Developer:Google LLC Price:FreePost-migration check
Before you wipe your iPhone, make sure you check everything has been properly copied to your Android phone. Double-check things like contacts, messages and photos, as these can be tricky to recover if you lose them. You can also make a new encrypted backup using iTunes or Finder on your computer, just in case.
If you think we missed a better way of transferring data from iOS to Android, let us know in the comments section. Meanwhile, if you or someone in your family is planning to buy a new phone, don’t forget to check our updated guides on the overall best phones, best iPhone, and the best Android phones on the market. Alternatively, if you are moving the other way round, check out our guide on How to Copy Data from Android to iOS.
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