Switch to a phone that feels like you.

Your favorite apps, photos, chats and more come too, with Android Switch.1

Ready to switch? Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Prepare your devices.

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.)

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Step 2: Activate your SIM & sign in.

Follow the on-screen instructions to activate your SIM, add your Google Account, and set up biometrics.

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Step 3: Connect both devices using a cable.

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.

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Step 4: Select the data you want to transfer.

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.

An Android phone screen with the title, “Choose what to copy” and the words, “About 2 minutes” under it. There’s a list of things to copy that are all check: Contacts, Photos, Messages, Message attachments, etc.”

Step 5: Get to know your phone while data transfers.

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.

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On Pixel, transfer even after setup.

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.)

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Stay connected

The people you care about are still a text or video chat away.

Messages by Google replaces iMessage® as your new home for texting. Use Google Meet instead of FaceTime® for all video calls. Call, text and emoji respond to Android or iPhone, no problem.

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Stay connected

Messages by Google.

Text with everyone, no matter their OS. From sharing emoji reactions with your iPhone friends to high-res photos in Android chats, Messages by Google helps you stay connected.

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Stay connected

Google Meet.

Video call with anyone on any OS, one-on-one or in a group. Add a fun background or filter and talk anywhere you want, all with a tap.

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Stay connected

Quick Share.

Send and receive files, from and to any Android with Quick Share, so your baby photos, cat videos and documents can be shared with who you want, when you want.

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Switch with confidence

Will I need new headphones and accessories?

Is copying your data to Android difficult?

Will my device and data be secure?

Keep your accessories

Android works with AirPods and other major brands.

Connect your AirPods® to your new Android phone with Bluetooth and you’re ready to rock out the same way you had.

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Keep your accessories

Fast Pair.

Pairing your accessories is a whole lot easier with Fast Pair. From speakers to Fitbit, Beats headphones to hundreds of smart home devices and more.

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Switch with confidence

How can I stay connected with the people I care about?

Is copying your data to Android difficult?

Will my device and data be secure?

Transfer easily

All your most important info is transferred easily.

Follow the on-screen instructions to start the transfer. Quick and secure, data is sent directly between devices. A copy stays on your original device, so you won't lose anything.

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Transfer easily

Google Photos.

Securely transfer photos from your iPhone and enjoy them on your new Android. AI-powered search makes it even easier to find your photos by the places, people or things in them.

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Switch with confidence

How can I stay connected with the people I care about?

Will I need new headphones and accessories?

Will my device and data be secure?

Get powerful protection

Stay protected with powerful security and privacy controls.

Android checks your apps and devices for harmful behavior, encrypts texts, lets you set limits of what apps can access and when and filters out spam calls and texts before they reach you.

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Get powerful protection

Google Play Protect.

Every day, Play Protect proactively checks your apps for harmful behavior. If we find something suspicious, Google will warn you and disable it so you don’t have to.

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Get powerful protection

Spam protection.

Last year, Android used AI to protect users from 100B suspected spam messages and calls. So you can focus on life and avoid distractions and scams.

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Get powerful protection

Privacy Dashboard.

Set limits of what's being accessed and when. From GPS running in the background to mic and camera access.

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Switch with confidence

How can I stay connected with the people I care about?

Will I need new headphones and accessories?

Is copying your data to Android difficult?

Fastest, most comprehensive

Use a cable.

What can transfer:

  • Contacts

  • Photos and videos

  • Calendar events

  • Messages & WhatsApp chats

  • Apps

  • Music

  • And more

  • An iPhone and brand new Android phone sit side-by-side, connected by a Lightning USB cord. Data is transferring easily from the iPhone to the new Android phone.

    1. Connect both devices.

    Turn on your new Android device. When prompted, connect your new Android phone to your old iPhone using your Lightning to USB-C cable. In some cases, you might need an OTG adapter.

  • A brand new Android phone screen with the message "Select your data." along with a list of contacts, photos and videos, calendar events, messages and WhatsApp chats and music listed below.

    2. Select your data.

    Follow the on-screen instructions to choose what to copy over — contacts, photos, messages, WhatsApp chats and more. Disable iMessage so you don't miss a notification.

  • A brand new Android phone screen with the message "Transferring data." along with a list of contacts, photos and videos, calendar events, messages and WhatsApp chats and music listed below.

    3. Transfer.

    That's it. You’ve copied over your most important data onto your new Android phone.

For more details, see step-by-step guides for Samsung Galaxy phones, Pixel phones or visit our Help Center.

If a cable isn’t available

Transfer wirelessly.

What can transfer:

  • Contacts

  • Photos and videos

  • Calendar events

  • An iPhone and brand new Android phone sit side-by-side with a Wifi symbol between them. Two dots animate between the Wifi symbol and phones to signify wireless data transfer

    1. Connect both devices wirelessly.

    Turn on your new Android phone and follow the on-screen prompts. When asked if you have a cable, select "No cable," and follow the instructions to connect your iPhone and Android via Wifi using the Switch to Android app. To transfer data without a cable to Samsung devices, go here.

  • A brand new Android phone screen with the message "Select your data." along with a list of contacts, photos and videos, calendar events, messages and WhatsApp chats and music listed below

    2. Select your data.

    Follow the on-screen instructions to choose what comes with you — contacts, photos, videos and calendar events. To transfer Messages and WhatsApp chats, you’ll need to use a cable.

  • A brand new Android phone screen with the message "Transferring data." along with a list of contacts, photos and videos, calendar events, messages and WhatsApp chats and music listed below

    3. Transfer.

    That's it. Your personal data is now on your new Android phone. Just disable iMessage so you don't miss a notification.

What you can transfer to your
new Android phone.

Data Type Cable WiFi
Contacts

Photos

1) Stored on device

2) Stored in iCloud*

* Request to transfer at privacy.apple.com

Videos

1) Stored on device

2) Stored in iCloud*

* Request to transfer at privacy.apple.com
Calendar events

Messages

SMS, MMS and iMessage text and media

WhatsApp message history and media

 

Apps

(At no cost in Google Play only)
 

Music

(Any DRM free, non-iTunes, on your device)
 

Notes

* Free and paid apps available on Google Play. Excluding DRM music. Contacts stored on your phone or sim card. Texts include SMS, MMS and RCS messages, Multimedia from text messages. Phone settings vary by phone and Android version.
 

What you can transfer from iPhone.

Data Type Cable WiFi
Contacts

Photos

1) Stored on device

2) Stored in iCloud*

* Request to transfer at privacy.apple.com

Videos

1) Stored on device

2) Stored in iCloud*

* Request to transfer at privacy.apple.com
Calendar events

Messages

SMS, MMS and iMessage text and media

WhatsApp message history and media

 

Apps

(At no cost in Google Play only)
 

Music

(Any DRM free, non-iTunes, on your device)
 

Notes