How do I transfer data from Android to iPhone without moving to iOS?

Answered by Willie Powers

To transfer data from an Android device to an iPhone without using the iOS migration feature, you can follow these steps:

1. Transfer Photos and Videos:
– Connect your Android device to your computer using a USB cable.
– On your computer, navigate to the DCIM > Camera folder (or the folder where your photos and videos are stored).
– Select the photos and videos you want to transfer and copy them to a folder on your computer.
– Disconnect your Android device from the computer.
– Connect your iPhone to the computer.
– Install iTunes if you haven’t already done so.
– Open iTunes and select your iPhone.
– Go to the “Photos” tab in iTunes and check the “Sync Photos” option.
– Choose the folder where you saved the photos and videos from your Android device.
– Click on “Apply” or “Sync” to transfer the selected photos and videos to your iPhone.

2. Transfer Contacts:
– On your Android device, go to the Contacts app and find the option to export contacts.
– Export your contacts as a VCF (vCard) file.
– Send the VCF file to your email account.
– Open your email on your iPhone and download the VCF file attachment.
– Tap on the attachment to import the contacts to your iPhone’s Contacts app.

3. Transfer Calendars:
– On your Android device, go to the Calendar app and find the option to export calendars.
– Export your calendars as an ICS file.
– Send the ICS file to your email account.
– Open your email on your iPhone and download the ICS file attachment.
– Tap on the attachment to import the calendars to your iPhone’s Calendar app.

4. Transfer Music:
– If you have music files stored on your Android device, connect it to your computer.
– Copy the music files from your Android device to your computer.
– Disconnect your Android device and connect your iPhone to the computer.
– Open iTunes and select your iPhone.
– Go to the “Music” tab in iTunes and check the “Sync Music” option.
– Choose the music files or folders you want to transfer to your iPhone.
– Click on “Apply” or “Sync” to transfer the selected music to your iPhone.

5. Transfer Documents and Files:
– If you have documents or files saved on your Android device, connect it to your computer.
– Copy the documents and files from your Android device to your computer.
– Disconnect your Android device and connect your iPhone to the computer.
– You can use third-party file transfer apps like Documents by Readdle or File Manager to transfer the documents and files from your computer to your iPhone.

Remember, not all types of data can be transferred directly between Android and iPhone devices. Some data like app data, text messages, and call logs may not be transferable without using third-party apps or services. It’s always a good idea to back up your data before proceeding with any transfers to ensure you don’t lose any important information.