Switch to a phone that feels like you.
Your favorite apps, photos, chats and more come too, with Android Switch.1
Your favorite apps, photos, chats and more come too, with Android Switch.1
With RCS available across Android and iOS2, you can now text seamlessly with either one, share high-quality photos and videos, join and name group chats, and react to texts with any emoji you like. You’ll also get the latest AI features, too.3
Don’t worry, you’ll still be able to video chat with friends and family on Google Meet and if you want to send files to friends nearby, you’ve got Quick Share, which works with Android, ChromeOS and Windows PC devices.4
Android works with major accessory brands, including AirPods®.5 Connect with Bluetooth and you’re good to go.
Fast Pair makes connecting devices even easier.6 From speakers to Fitbit to hundreds of smart home devices, you can get paired in one tap.
Safety, security, and privacy are essential to Android. Get always-on protection for your apps and devices, ongoing security updates, and spam protection to help you avoid scams.
With Circle to Search, Gemini, Google Wallet, and more, you’ve got whole new ways to get creative, pay, and connect. Check out the fun new features you’ll get on Android.
Make sure both devices are turned on and charged to at least 80%.
Turn off FaceTime (Settings > FaceTime > Turn off FaceTime) and iMessage on your iPhone (Settings > Messages > Turn off iMessage). Deregister it so you don’t miss a notification.
(Switching to a Samsung device? Check out Samsung Smart Switch for instructions on how to transfer your data.)
Follow the on-screen instructions to activate your SIM, add your Google Account, and set up biometrics.
The on-screen instructions will prompt you to connect your cable, which may be a Lightning cable to USB-C or a USB-C to USB-C. Connect the devices.
Your device may give you the option to transfer wirelessly. We recommend you use a cable in order to transfer the most data types from iOS to Android. If you don’t have a cable, you can use the Android Switch app to transfer wirelessly.
Follow the on-screen instructions to choose what data types you want to transfer, including contacts, photos, messages, and more. Hit “copy” at the bottom of the screen when you’re done.
That’s it! Your data transfers while you get to know your phone.7
Note: Messages can take up to 48 hours to appear after data transfer is completed.
If you are a Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, or Pixel 9 Pro Fold user, you can now access Android Switch after you’ve already set up your device.
Access it in settings, or on the Google Play Store.
Make sure both devices are turned on and charged to at least 80%.
Turn off FaceTime (Settings > FaceTime > Turn off FaceTime) and iMessage on your iPhone (Settings > Messages > Turn off iMessage). Deregister it so you don’t miss a notification.
(Switching to a Samsung device? Check out Samsung Smart Switch for instructions on how to transfer your data.)
Follow the on-screen instructions to activate your SIM, add your Google Account, and set up biometrics.
The on-screen instructions will prompt you to connect your cable, which may be a Lightning cable to USB-C or a USB-C to USB-C. Connect the devices.
Your device may give you the option to transfer wirelessly. We recommend you use a cable in order to transfer the most data types from iOS to Android. If you don’t have a cable, you can use the Android Switch app to transfer wirelessly.
Follow the on-screen instructions to choose what data types you want to transfer, including contacts, photos, messages, and more. Hit “copy” at the bottom of the screen when you’re done.
That’s it! Your data transfers while you get to know your phone.7
Note: Messages can take up to 48 hours to appear after data transfer is completed.
If you are a Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, or Pixel 9 Pro Fold user, you can now access Android Switch after you’ve already set up your device.
Access it in settings, or on the Google Play Store.
Check out our Help Center to get answers. For concierge support, follow the links below:
PixelIf you use Google Password Manager, you’re in luck! It’s already installed on your new device. If you store passwords or passkeys in another password manager:
Most free apps will move over when you use a cable to transfer data. For purchased apps on your iPhone, we recommend contacting the app developer.
Your existing subscriptions will continue to work, but your billing will still be managed the way they are today — either via the app developer or App Store.
You will have the opportunity to transfer your WhatsApp chats when you transfer your data during setup. You will need to use a cable to connect your iPhone to your new Android and follow the on screen instructions. Learn more here.
If you previously backed up data with Google One, you can restore content, data, and settings from an old device, even when you don’t have it anymore. While setting up, skip “set up using another device,” and choose to restore data from an old device.
Make sure you connect to a Wi-Fi network and sign into your Google account during device setup to view and select your available backups.
If you want to transfer your data from iCloud to your Google Account, visit privacy.apple.com to request a copy of your iCloud photos and videos. Then, you can upload that data to your Google Account.
On your Android phone, Backup by Google One allows you to seamlessly back up the photos, videos, contacts, and messages most important to you, with up to 15GB of secure cloud storage included in your Google Account. You may also subscribe to Google One for even more storage and helpful features from Google products.
Follow the instructions on the device to download or transfer your eSIM. The instructions may vary depending on your device and carrier.