How to Transfer Files from Android to iPhone

As of 2024, Android and iPhone occupy almost the entire segment of the modern mobile phone market. Users quite often switch from one operating system to another, and the first thing they face is the issue of transferring data from one smartphone to another. The guide will cover the most current and popular methods of transferring files from Android to iPhone.

Make sure that both devices are charged to at least 50% and connected to a stable internet connection, ideally via Wi-Fi.

During the initial setup of the iPhone, the device will automatically offer Move to iOS, so the app also needs to be downloaded on Android from Google Play.

The procedure is as follows:

Important note: You can only use the program during the initial setup of the iPhone. If the device has been activated previously, you will need to reset it to factory settings. This is done as follows: Settings — General — Transfer or Reset iPhone — Erase All Content and Settings. All existing data on the iPhone will be deleted.

To transfer data from Android to iPhone using a PC, you will need to install the iTunes program developed by Apple.

On a MacOS PC, the program is pre-installed, but for Windows, you will need to download it.

The transfer is done as follows:

This is a fairly simple way to transfer data between devices, as you can use any messenger, for example, Telegram. But remember that the sending limit in this app is 2 GB, and for Premium subscribers, it is 4 GB.

In Telegram, there is a Saved Messages folder for sending messages to yourself without adding your contact. You can install the app on both Android and iPhone to send files to yourself.

Any cloud service will do, and there are quite a few available on the app market: Google Drive, Dropbox, etc. Many of them offer a decent amount of free storage up to 10GB without additional subscriptions.

A similar method to the previous one, but using Google Drive.

To exchange data between Android and iPhone devices, you can use email. However, it should be noted that each email client has limitations on the size of the file being sent, so this option is suitable when sending a small amount of data.

Creating an FTP server is another option for transferring files between devices. There are several programs available for deploying an FTP server, such as Power FTP, FTP Café, ShareMe, and others.

With the help of third-party software, you can transfer files between Android and iPhone, with the only limitation being that you need to be connected to the same local network.

To transfer data between mobile devices, you will need to install third-party software. Programs such as ShareIt, Copy My Data, Xender, and many others will do; the choice is very large.

The essence of all these applications is essentially the same:

This is still a relevant and effective way to transfer contacts from an old device to a new one.

First, on Android, perform the following actions:

When inserting the SIM card into the iPhone, go to Settings and click Import SIM Contacts.

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It is important to remember that Android and iOS are different operating systems, and transferring files from an old device does not always go smoothly; some data may not be imported, and you may need to combine several of the options mentioned above.