Apple recently launched its new iPhone 16 series with many upgrades, including bigger screens, new buttons – action button and camera button – support for Apple intelligence across the lineup, and powerful A18 chips. While this series is tempting iPhone users to upgrade to the next generation, many Android users are also planning to switch to iOS to experience the new software and this step-by-step guide is for them.

Switching from Android to iPhone may seem like a hassle, but it isn’t. Apple offers a dedicated ‘Move to iOS’ app for users who are planning to switch. This app allows users to wirelessly transfer their data – such as photos, contacts, messages, and more – from their Android device to their new iPhone. Let’s take a detailed look at the step-by-step process of switching to iPhone without losing any important data.

Before you begin the Android to iOS transfer

Before you start the data transfer, follow these steps:

– Make sure your Android device is connected to Wi-Fi and updated to the latest version of Android. Similarly, turn on your new iPhone and make sure it is updated to the latest version of iOS.

– Keep both devices connected to a power source during the transfer process.

– Make sure your new iPhone has enough storage space to accommodate all the data on your Android phone. If necessary, free up some space or decide which files to leave behind or store in the cloud.

To transfer data from Android to iPhone

Once you have your equipment ready:

– On your Android device, go to Google Play Store and search for the “Move to iOS” app. Download and install it.

– Turn on your new iPhone and begin the initial setup. When you reach the “Apps & Data” screen, select Move data from Android.

– On your Android device, open the Move to iOS app and tap Continue. Make sure both devices are connected to power and near each other.

– Your iPhone will display a one-time code, which is either six or ten digits long. Enter this code on your Android device.

– Your iPhone will create a temporary Wi-Fi network. Join this network with your Android phone when prompted, and wait for the transfer screen to appear.

– On your Android phone, you’ll see a list of data types you can transfer, including contacts, messages, photos, videos, and more. Select the items you want to transfer, then tap Next to begin the transfer process. Depending on the size of your data, this process may take some time. Don’t interrupt the process – leave the device alone until it’s complete.

Note: During the transfer, only apps available on both Google Play and Apple App Store will be transferred. After the process, you can download any remaining apps from the App Store. Additionally, music, books, and PDFs are not transferred via the Move to iOS app. You will need to transfer these files manually using iTunes or other methods after the transfer.

After the transfer from Android to iOS

Once the transfer is complete, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your iPhone. Also, check that all your contacts, messages, and media have been transferred successfully. If anything is missing, you may need to transfer certain files manually.

If you encounter any problems during the Android to iOS process:

– Restart both devices and try the transfer again. – Make sure both devices are on Wi-Fi, and disable any settings like Smart Network Switch that might interfere. – Turn off mobile data on your Android device during the transfer.