How to transfer data from iPhone to Android

If you’re making the transition from an iPhone to an Android, your main concern probably lies in securely transferring your data between the two. With the two operating systems being entirely different, it can be quite a hassle to transfer your crucial files securely, without any loss or damage. Worry not though, for this is where we step in. We’ve put together this guide for you, using which you can easily transfer your data seamlessly.

Transferring data from an iPhone to an Android smartphone is a simple process, provided you have the right tools and the right knowledge.  There are also multiple approaches to the same. Each approach has certain benefits and factors to bear in mind. 

How do you transfer data from iPhone to Android?

There are two simple ways to transfer data from your iPhone to an Android device.

Using iCloud

You may use Smart Switch to move your iPhone data to your Android smartphone after synchronising it with iCloud. However, bear in mind, that this approach cannot transfer music stored on iTunes, videos as well as messages.

Using a USB cable

You can immediately connect your iPhone and Android devices using your lightning cable to USB converter.

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Open Smart Switch on your Android device after connecting, to transfer data from your iPhone.

Transferring music from iPhone to Android

TouchCopy is a great choice if you prefer to keep things simple, and are looking for one tool that can be used for all tasks. Here is how you can use it to move music from an iPhone to an Android device.

1. Run TouchCopy after downloading it to your computer.

2. Plug in your iPhone.

3. Select “Backup All” once TouchCopy has loaded your iPhone’s music.

4. Select to save the backups to a PC folder.

5. Next, connect your PC to your Android device.

6. Drop the music, as well as any photos and videos you may want to retain, in to your Android phone’s files using drag and drop. 

Transferring photos and videos from iPhone to Android

Some of our most treasured moments are captured in our photos and movies. As TouchCopy cannot copy files from iCloud, be sure your files are saved to your device as well, in addition to iCloud. Here’s how to use TouchCopy to transfer images and movies from your iPhone to your Android device.

1. Select the Photos tab after connecting your iPhone to TouchCopy.

2. Select Copy Photos, and copy any videos you have on your device will likewise be copied.

3. Link your Android phone.

4. Drag and drop the photographs into your Android from where you copied them.

Transferring calendars from iPhone to Android

You have created a Google account for your Android device, which your phone uses for contacts and calendars. To import your calendars into your Google account, copy them from your iPhone to your computer. To move your iPhone calendars to Android, do these things:

1. Access TouchCopy on your iPhone and select the Calendars option.

2. Choose a saving location and click Copy as vCard.

3. Access your Google account apps on your web browser (like Google Chrome). On the Google homepage, under the top-right corner, select the grid of squares adjacent to your portrait image to access this.

4. Choose Calendar.

5. Click the “+” sign to the left of “Add a friend’s calendar” in this box.

6. Select Import.

7. Hit Import after selecting the vCard file we copied with TouchCopy.

You should now be able to access your migrated calendars on your Android smartphone since it should be connected to the same account. With these steps, you can seamlessly transfer data from an iPhone to an Android device.