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How to switch from Android to iOS
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Apple recently launched its latest flagship smartphone, theiPhone 14, which may have you tempted to jump the Android ship and join (or rejoin) iOS. Here’s how to go about it.
What you might not know is that Apple has an app designed specifically for this purpose. The ‘Move to iOS’ app makes it easy to transfer your photos, messages and more from your old Android to your new iPhone with just a code.
Read on to learn how to switch from Android to iOS with the help of Move to iOS.
What you’ll need:
The Short Version
How to switch from Android to iOS
Step1
Switch on your iPhone and follow the steps on the screen
This includes selecting your language and region. Once you reach the Quick Start screen, tap Set Up Manually.
Step2
Connect to the Wi-Fi
Choose a Wi-Fi network and enter the password.
Step3
Set up Face ID
And choose a passcode for your iPhone.
Step4
Once you reach Apps & Data, tap Move Data From Android
This should be the fourth option down.
Step5
Download the Move To iOS app on your Android phone
You can find the app in the Google Play Store.
Step6
Set up Move To iOS on your Android
Read and agree to the Terms and Conditions, then head to the Find Your Code screen and hit Continue.
Step7
Tap Continue on your iPhone
This will create a code.
Step8
Enter the code on your Android device and tap Connect
This will form a temporary Wi-Fi connection, allowing you to transfer your data.
Step9
Choose which content you want to transfer to your iOS device and tap Continue
Then, just wait. You’ll want to make sure the two phones remain close to each other and that no other apps are opened on the Android device.Once the transfer is complete, you can continue to set up your iPhone.
Troubleshooting
There are a few things that could be preventing your data from transferring from your Android phone to your iPhone.The first is using another app or answering the phone on your Android before the transfer is complete. You should also make sure to turn off any apps or settings that could affect your Wi-Fi connection, like Smart Network Switch and turn off mobile data.If all else fails, try restarting both devices and following the process again.
You can visit our other guide to learnhow to transfer your data from one iPhone to anotherusing Apple’s Quick Start tool.
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