Hack of the day: How to transfer data from iPhone to Android phone
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Step 3: Copy your apps & data Use the cable method to copy more data. Get software updates Automatically set up time and date Connect to a mobile network If you have a physical SIM card, remove it from your iPhone and insert it into your new Android phone. Learn how to insert your SIM card. If you have an eSIM, you can also download it from your carrier. If you have any issues with your SIM card or carrier services, get help from your mobile carrier. Connect to Wi-Fi Choose a Wi-Fi network from the list when asked and enter your password if needed. Learn what data types transfer based on transfer method. Connect your iPhone charging cable to your old device. Connect the other end of the charging cable or adapter to your new device. If you get a notification asking for permission to connect, tap Trust. Sign in to your Google Account or create one if you don’t have one. If you don’t sign in to your Google Account, you can’t transfer your apps, calendar events, notes, or WhatsApp chats. On your new device, select the data types you want to copy. Tap Copy. Tip: To transfer your WhatsApp data, scan the QR code you get on your new Android device with your iPhone and follow the on-screen instructions. On your new Android device Turn on your new device. Tap Start. Connect to a Wi-Fi network when asked. Choose to copy apps and data from your old device. At the bottom left, tap either No Cable? or Cable doesn’t fit? Tap Switching from iPhone® or iPad®? When prompted, scan the QR code on your Android screen with your iPhone camera. If you don’t see a QR code, you might have an older version of Android that’s not compatible with Switch to Android. Learn how to back up your apps and data manually. Download the Switch to Android app. Open the Switch to Android app. Follow the on-screen instructions. Get the latest technology news and updates. Download the TOI App.
Important: If no connection is available, you can’t transfer data during setup. Without a connection, you can’t: Sign in to your Google Account Copy apps and data
Step 1: Turn on your new Android device Turn on your Android device and tap Start. Step 2: Connect to Wi-Fi or a mobile network Transferring data from an iPhone to an Android phone can be a bit cumbersome. Plus the risk of losing contacts, photos, videos, and app data during the switch. Fortunately, most Android phone makers and Google now offer built-in tools that can help users move their data safely from an iPhone. Whether you’ve bought a new Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel or another Android device, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to transfer your data from an Apple iPhone to an Android phone without losing important files.
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