IntroductionTransferring data like Messages, Contacts, Photos from an Android to an iPhone can be extremely difficult - even to the point where some people don't bother and just start afresh when switching to an iPhone. Show
Although it can be a daunting task, with the right knowledge and a helpful app, you can transfer your data from Android to iPhone with ease. Quick jump to any of the 6 transfer apps reviewed:
Android to iPhone Transfer apps - Desired FeaturesSo, what should you look for in a Transfer app? Here are the top aspects to consider when evaluating which app you should use to transfer data from Android to iPhone:
Comparison of features in the top Android to iPhone transfer apps
*Files transferred by this app are to PC or Mac, rather than directly to an iPhone. Option 1: Move to iOSThis app is Apple's own solution to switching from the Android platform to their own iOS platform. It is a free app which suits its purpose very well, however there is one hefty drawback: this solution must be performed during the setup of a new iPhone. Move to iOS app (Image source: Apple)If you have already set up your new iPhone and you do not wish to lose data by resetting it, the other methods in this article will be better suited for you. That said, if you are ready to set up a new iPhone and you want to use the data from your Android, here's how to use Move to iOS...
Summary (Move to iOS):✔ Wi-Fi transfer Option 2: Contact TransferIf your goal is to transfer contacts from Android to an iPhone, you'd be hard pushed to find better than Contact Transfer. This app is for Windows PC and can connect with iPhones and Androids, enabling you to quickly transfer contacts between them. Unlike with "Move to iOS", you can use Contact Transfer even after setting up your iPhone, with no danger of data loss! Here's how to transfer Android contact to iPhone with Contact Transfer:
As a bonus, Contact Transfer offers additional features to enable you to efficiently manage your contacts on Android, iPhone and PC. You can easily add contacts to your devices, as well as edit and delete contacts on your devices right from within the app! Summary (Contact Transfer):✔ Wi-Fi and USB connection Option 3: Droid TransferNext up is a tool which really packs a punch. Droid Transfer is a program which provides a plethora of distinctive features for transferring files from an Android device to a PC. Using this tool, you can transfer all kinds of data (Messages, Contacts, Photos, Calendars...). You can even transfer Files, Music and Call Logs which are not available in the "Move to iOS" app. Note that Droid Transfer will copy data from your Android device to your PC, rather than directly to your iPhone. You will then need to perform further steps to transfer this data from your PC to iPhone. See these guides showing how to use Droid Transfer to transfer photos from Android to iPhone, as well as copy contacts from Android to iPhone. As an example of one of Droid Transfer's features, here's how to transfer Music from Android to iPhone:
Summary (Droid Transfer):✔ Feature rich and versatile Option 4: SHAREitSHAREit is a great little tool which is available for pretty much any system you may want to use it on (Android, iOS, Windows and Mac). The app boasts fast transfer speeds of up to 20M/s, but this will depend on your own connection and network. Here's how it works:
Note: At step 4, you will notice that SHAREit requires access to GPS, Location services and Bluetooth on your device. If you prefer your chosen app not to have access to these permissions, we recommend using a different method like Droid Transfer. As expected from a free app, there are many advertisements which pop up during use of the app. Summary (SHAREit):✔ Multi-Platform application Option 5: Smart TransferSmart Transfer is similar to SHAREit in that the app needs to be installed on both your Android and iPhone in order to make a connection. Smart Transfer, however, is able to transfer more types of files with the addition of Contacts and Calendars. Let's see it in action...
The downside here is that you can't select individual items (e.g. a single photo). As such, selecting a category like Pictures will transfer all your pictures from Android to iPhone. As expected from a free app, there are many advertisements which pop up during use of the app. Summary (Smart Transfer):✔ Requires Wi-Fi, WiFi-Hotspot or Cellular network Option 6: Android File TransferOur final selected app in this guide is a little different from the others. Android File Transfer is for Mac only, and this app lets you connect your Android to your Mac (which you cannot do by default) and allows you to browse and transfer files from the Android to the Mac itself. Although you can't transfer files directly from Android to iPhone with Android File Transfer, having your desired files available on your Mac is a great way to have a safe backup of important files, and is only a step away from being easily transferred to your iPhone by way of iCloud. Here's how to use Android File Transfer to copy files from Android to Mac...
Depending on the data transferred from your Android, you may need to perform different tasks to then transfer the information onto your iPhone. For example, having transferred the music in the above screenshot, you can drag the copied tracks from your Mac into your iTunes/Music library on the Mac. Finally, you would then sync your iPhone with the Mac to transfer the music. Image credit: AppleSummary (Android File Transfer):✔ Mac Only ConclusionAs you can see, choosing an Android to iPhone transfer app is very much dependant on your specific needs. In this article, we've had a look at 6 of the best apps on the market for this task. We handpicked these 6 programs to help in your search, and you should now have all the information you need to compare the apps and make an informed decision about which is best for YOU. Publisher: Wide Angle Software Don't forget to like & share with your friends!Can you transfer data after iPad setup?Use iCloud to transfer data to new iPad
If you use iCloud to back up your iPad, you can transfer everything to your new iPad wirelessly. However, before you do that, you'll want to trigger one last manual backup on your old iPad to make sure you get everything as up-to-date as possible on your new device.
Can you transfer data to iPhone After initial setup?Question: Q: Is transferring data after setup possible
Yes, you can restore a backup and download all of your apps and app data, but if you do that, you will overwrite the current contents of your phone. If you have already backed up since you set up the phone, you may have overwritten the backup that you want to use.
How do I transfer apps to new iPad after setup?Step 2.. Plug out your old iPad and plug in your new iPad to the computer.. Open iTunes and click the iPad icon.. Click "Restore Backup", and choose the latest backup file.. Click "Restore" and iTunes will begin to restore your iPad with the backup.. Can you transfer apps and data after setup?turn on your new phone and tap start. when you get the option, select “copy apps and data from your old phone” you can either do this with a cable to connect the phone or by selecting “A backup from an Android phone” follow the remaining instructions you're given to copy your data over.
How do I transfer everything from my phone to my iPad?For that go to Settings > iCloud. Enter the Apple ID and password to log into your account. Select all the data you want to transfer to iPad by going to a tab next to each data type and switch it to 'On'.
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