How to transfer data from Android to iOS device?
You are facing a dilemma about what phones to buy for your company so that your employees do not complain about their performance and that all the data stored on the phones is safe and does not fall into the wrong hands.
There are a number of devices on the market, with prices starting from 700 PLN and ranging up to several thousand PLN. The primary difference is the manufacturer and the device's speed. Another difference is the operating system installed on the smartphone. There are several systems, but let's focus on Android and iOS. The software installed on an iPhone (iOS) and an Android phone are two completely different operating systems. The difference between them is significant, and it begins with the way they are implemented on the device.
Android is an open system. This means that any application downloaded from the internet can be installed on an Android phone, bypassing the official application delivery sources. iOS is a closed system. This means that it is impossible to install applications from unofficial sources. Even when connecting iOS to a computer, you have limited access to the device's memory; you cannot change, add, or delete any files other than photos and your own documents. The application layer is completely inaccessible to the user. The user cannot modify the source code or configuration files, unlike with Android.
Is migrating from Android to iOS hassle-free?
A few years ago, transferring data between the two ecosystems was quite difficult. There were no tools available to help conduct such a migration in a user-friendly manner. Currently, this process has been highly automated, meaning you can do it yourself without specialized skills.
In the following article, you'll learn how to migrate all or selected data from Android to iPhone yourself.
It's time for your first attempt at data migration.
After unpacking your new iPhone from the box, connect it to a charger. It's important not to run out of power during the data transfer. This can negatively impact the entire data transfer process.
It's recommended to connect both devices to a charger, so connect your Android phone to the charger as well.
1. Insert the SIM card from your Android smartphone into your iPhone – this will allow for proper iPhone activation.
2. Turn on your iPhone and select the language you want it to operate in on the first welcome screen.
3. After selecting the language, setting the security code, and scanning the fingerprint used to unlock the device, select "Move data from Android."
4. On your Android device, download and install the "Move to iOS" app. You can download it here or search for it in the Google Play Store.
5. After launching the "Move to iOS" app, allow access to the selected resources. Your phone will ask for the following permissions:
a. Allow the Move to iOS app to access your Contacts
b. Allow the Move to iOS app to access your Calendar
c. Allow the Move to iOS app to access photos, media, and files on your device
d. Allow the Move to iOS app to send and view text messages
6. Next, your Android phone will wirelessly connect to the hotspot created by iOS. If you previously connected both devices to the same Wi-Fi network, this will disconnect at this point, and the phones will connect directly without using your Wi-Fi network.
- On your iOS phone, read the generated code.
- On your Android phone, enter the code generated by your iOS phone.
- Your Android phone will ask you to connect to the Wi-Fi network generated by your iPhone.
- Enter the code generated by your Android phone on your iPhone.
7. After selecting "Connect," you will be able to select the data you want to transfer to your iPhone.
You will be able to choose from the following resources:
- Contacts
- SMS message history
- Photos and videos
- Website bookmarks
- Email accounts and their calendars
After accepting, the data transfer process will begin between devices.
IMPORTANT!!! – During the transfer, both devices must have their screens turned on, displaying the migration progress percentage. Switching to a different screen or launching another app during this time may interrupt the process and require you to restart the migration.
8. Once the process is complete, your iOS phone will restart.
9. In the next step, you can allow the installation of apps you previously had on your Android device.
IMPORTANT!!! – Not all apps have iOS equivalents. Only compatible apps will be installed.
Once the process is complete, most of the data from your Android phone will be transferred to your iPhone.
Below you can see several screenshots illustrating the post-migration view and confirming the migration options:
It's worth using ready-made solutions provided by software manufacturers. The migration process has been automated and, as a result, requires the user to click several times, accept terms and conditions, and select the data to be migrated. Although Android and iOS are two completely different systems, manufacturers have solved the problem of data migration between these platforms. As a result, switching from an Android phone to iOS shouldn't be a problem and is possible without highly technical skills. The above guide thoroughly describes the entire process and explains the steps involved.
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