How To Transfer Data From iOS To Android Devices

It’s not uncommon for a user to own different smartphone makes and models during their lives. Typically people often switch from iOS (iPhone user)to Android mobiles (or vice versa). Whenever such a switch happens, the transfer of data between the old phone and a new device becomes crucial. In this article, we will take a look at a popular and common phone transfer requirement. How to transfer data between iPhone and Samsung mobile phones;

Move Data From iOS To Android

We have outlined some in-house tips below that should help the transfer of data between iOS and Android devices. We used an iPhone 7, Samsung Galaxy S10 and Samsung Galaxy S9 for testing the tips.

1. Using The Samsung Smart Switch App

Moving your data from a new iPhone to a Samsung and vice versa shouldn’t be difficult if you choose to use Samsung Smart Switch. Smart Switch is a smart app created by Samsung for this specific purpose. The following simple procedure walks you through transfer data from iPhone to Samsung using Smart Switch:

• Connect your iPhone to your Samsung device using a lightning cable. The cable is usually provided with your iPhone but can be bought online if not.
• The Smart Switch app should automatically launch on your Samsung phone. Once it has launched, you should tap on “Receive” in the app if you want to transfer data from your iPhone. On the other hand, if you wish to send data from your Samsung to your iPhone, you need to choose the send option.
• Once you have selected either “receive” or “send,” you will receive some on-screen instructions, which you need to follow.
• The app will direct you to a screen where you can select the data you want to transfer to or from your Samsung phone. All you have to do is scroll while marking the items you wish to copy.
• Once you have completed the selection process, you can click on “transfer.” When you do this, you should see a transfer files process begin. Once all the content is transferred, you should see an “all done” message on the phone. With that, you are good to go. This method is relatively easy and convenient.

That said, we have heard of items failing to be copied over. In our experience, this is mainly due to connection issues.

2. Transferring Data From An iPhone Device to Samsung Android Using Wi-Fi

You can also transfer data from your iPhone device to a Samsung mobile phone wirelessly using Wi-Fi. Here are the required steps:

• Go to your Samsung device, then open the Smart Switch application. Once it is open, click “Start,” then read the terms of service before clicking “Agree.”
• From there, select “wireless” then “receive.”
• You also have to select “iOS,” then enter your iCloud username and password to sign in to your account.
• The app will automatically select all the transferable items. This means that you have to deselect any information you do not want to copy. After that, you can choose “import.”
• Once the data is completely transferred, you can close the app.

3. Using The Move to iOS App

Using this app, you can transfer music and data like contacts, message history, photos, videos, web bookmarks, wallpaper and books, among other items. You can also use this app to rebuild your app library. The transfer process is reasonably straightforward using the following steps:

• On your iPhone, download and install the app. Open the app and select ‘Move Data from Android.
• On your Samsung phone, search and install the android app from Google Play store.
• Tap to continue on both your iPhone and Samsung phones.
• >On your Samsung phone, you will be required to enter a 12-digit code displayed on your iPhone.
• Once you have entered the code, you will have to select the items you want to transfer from your Samsung to your iPhone. Once you have checked the items you wish to, you can tap on “Next.”
• You should start seeing a loading bar on your iOS device. After the bar finishes, you can tap “Done” on your Samsung, then follow the instructions on your screen to finish the procedure.

4. Using Syncios Data Transfer

Syncios Data Transfer is computer software that you can use to transfer data from your Samsung to your iPhone and vice versa. Incidentally, you can also use this computer software to transfer data from an old iPhone device to a new iPhone. Similarly, you can use it to send data from either your iOS device or Samsung phone to your computer. This tool is supported by all iPhone models and most Android phone, iPad, and iPod devices. All you have to do is:

• Install and launch the Samsung Galaxy to iPhone transfer tool, then connect your device to your PC.
• After installing, click “Transfer.” Doing so will allow the software to show all your files in ta window on your PC. On the left of the window, you will see the source phone and, on the right, you will see the target device. This means that you can use this tool to transfer data from iPhone mobile to Samsung as well.
• From there, you can select the content you want to transfer and let the content start copying.

5. Using One-Click

You can transfer data between your Samsung and iPhone by using third-party programs like One-Click software. The general process is:

• Install the software on your computer. Once you have downloaded and installed it, you need to open it to access the main interface.
• Proceed to connect both your Samsung and iPhone devices to your computer. The software should be able to detect the two devices as soon as you connect them. Once the devices are detected, they will be displayed in the program interface.
• You should see a complete list of all the files you can transfer in the software interface. Proceed to select the items you want to move, and then you can start moving the files from Samsung to iPhone. Afterwards, click “Start Copy.”
• If you wish to switch the phone from where you want to transfer data, all you have to do is click on the “Flip” button. Doing so will change the destination and source phone.

Conclusion

There are several other methods and tools you can use to transfer data from your iPhone to a Samsung and the other way around. We have shown you the general methods used above for an old phone to a new one. However, some methods are specific to particular models of iPhone and Samsung or another Android phone. Therefore, before you consider how to transfer contacts from your Android device to iPhone or vice versa, you need to learn the specifics for the brand and models involved.