Switch to a phone that feels like you.

Your favourite apps, photos, chats and more come too with Android Switch.1

Ready to switch? Here's how to do it:

Step 1: Prepare your devices.

Make sure that both devices are turned on and charged to at least 80%.

Turn off FaceTime (Settings > FaceTime > turn off FaceTime) and iMessage on your iPhone (Settings > Messages > turn off iMessage). Deregister it so that you don't miss a notification.

(Switching to a Samsung device? Check out Samsung Smart Switch for instructions on how to transfer your data.)

Step 2: Activate your SIM and sign in.

Follow the on-screen instructions to activate your SIM, add your Google Account and set up biometrics.

Step 3: Connect both devices using a cable.

The on-screen instructions will prompt you to connect your cable, which may be a Lightning cable, to USB-C or a USB-C to USB-C. Connect the devices.

Your device may give you the option to transfer wirelessly. We recommend that you use a cable in order to transfer the most data types from iOS to Android. If you don't have a cable, you can use the Android Switch app to transfer wirelessly.

Step 4: Select the data that you want to transfer.

Follow the on-screen instructions to choose what data types you want to transfer, including contacts, photos, messages and more. Hit 'Copy' at the bottom of the screen when you're done.

Step 5: Get to know your phone while data transfers.

That's it! Your data transfers while you get to know your phone.7

Note: Messages can take up to 48 hours to appear after data transfer is completed.

On Pixel, transfer even after setup.

If you are a Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro or Pixel 9 Pro Fold user, you can now access Android Switch after you've already set up your device.

Access it in settings or on the Google Play Store.

Make sure that both devices are turned on and charged to at least 80%.

Turn off FaceTime (Settings > FaceTime > Turn off FaceTime) and iMessage on your iPhone (Settings > Messages > Turn off iMessage). Deregister it so that you don't miss a notification.

(Switching to a Samsung device? Check out Samsung Smart Switch for instructions on how to transfer your data.)

Get support

Check out our Help Centre to get answers. For concierge support, follow the links below:

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What you can transfer from iPhone.

Data type Cable Wi-Fi
Contacts

Photos

1) Stored on device

2) Stored in iCloud*

* Request to transfer at privacy.apple.com

Videos

1) Stored on device

2) Stored in iCloud*

* Request to transfer at privacy.apple.com
Calendar events

Messages

SMS, MMS and iMessage text and media

WhatsApp message history and media

 

Apps

(At no cost in Google Play only)
 

Music

(Any DRM-free, non-iTunes, on your device)
 

Notes