Ignore the argument Regarding which one is better, because iPhone and Android phone Much more than some people admit. Nowadays, it’s very painful to convert from an iPhone to an Android phone, and you can carry everything with you, including photos, messages, and other bits and pieces. This guide covers everything you need to know about how to switch from iPhone to Android phone.
Updated August 2025: We have verified the instructions and refreshed the copy.
Table of contents
What you need to start
- Your old iPhone.
- Your SIM card (no ESIM activation required).
- Your Wi-Fi details (home network and Wi-Fi password).
- Your Google Account Details (You can set up an Android phone without a Google account, but you need to use Google services and get the best out of it).
- Switching app (Google app Switch to Android,,,,, Samsung smart switch phoneor another).
- one USB-C to USB-C Or lightning to USB-C cable (not required, but can be transferred faster).
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First backup
The iPhone to Android switch process is usually simple, but it is always wise to backup before starting something like this. First back up and you won’t lose anything you care about. For some of the following methods, you also need a backup to restore the new phone. We have a guide How to Backup iPhone and How to Backup Your Android Phone. You should back up your iPhone to iCloud, but you may also want to consider the backup Google a (Introduction to it later).
Remember that you can back up your data in some applications (such as WhatsApp) to avoid losing conversations (Settings, chat, chat backup). You should also consider any authenticator app you have and check what the transfer process is to avoid losing secure access to the services and websites.
If you want to switch to pixels and buy directly from Google, you can start By syncing photos, videos, and passwords to your Google account before your new phone arrives.
Ready to switch
If you can keep your old iPhone in the switch process, it can be done easier and faster. Either way, your iPhone needs to handle several tasks. go Settings, Messages Switch iMessage Close, do the same thing FaceTime. If you forget to do this and no longer have an iPhone, you can still Delete on this page On Apple’s support page.
It’s better to check how much data you have on your iPhone. look Settings, general, iPhone storage, And make sure your new Android phone has enough space for you to copy everything. If necessary rooms are missing, check out what you can delete. Now, you are ready to switch.
How to convert from iPhone to Android
Usually, you can copy data from an old phone at some point during the setup process. If your iPhone continues to lock in the process, it can be annoying, so before you start copying your data, go to Settings, display and brightness, automatic locking, and set it to no way.
How to use cables to transfer data
The fastest and easiest way to transfer data is to use cables. This process is slightly different among different Android manufacturers. in the case of Switch to Google Pixelfor example, this is easy:
- Open a new pixel and click the button below helloselect your language and region
- exist Settings with another device Page, click iPhone or iPad
- Select your Wi-Fi network and connect to it. It may take several minutes and may prompt you to download the software update
- Log in to your Google Account
- Insert your SIM card or set up your ESIM
- Set pin and fingerprint unlocking
- It’s time to call Copy data from iPhone;Tap Next
- Connect iPhone and Pixel to USB-C cable with lightning (or USB-C to USB-C cable If you have iPhone 15 or later)
- You need to enter an iPhone Pin to trust the connected pixels
- Now you can select what you want to copy and click clone Start the process
- If you choose to copy app, It will give you a list of matching apps you have managed to find (some in-app purchases and settings won’t copy, you’ll have to buy premium apps again)
- Once the copy is done, you can disconnect your iPhone and complete the last few tasks to get your new pixel up and running
