
Subscribe to 9to5Google on YouTube for more videos To reiterate: We advise using a lightning to USB-C cable where possible to ensure that all of your data is fully synced. When using a cable you will even be able to transfer SMS messages and any apps that you may have downloaded. Using a wire is the best way to ensure that this process transfers all of your iPhone data to your new (or existing) Android phone. We would suggest that you connect your iPhone and Android via cable.

This brand-new application should work with most Android devices that have been updated or restored recently. The “Switch to Android” app is Google’s equivalent of the “Move to iOS” app that is available on the Play Store for those wanting to make the jump from Android to iOS. “Switch to Android” is a great option for those lacking a cable, and here’s how to use it.


Since Android 12, you’ve been able to quickly sync all of your important data from an old iPhone to a new Google Pixel or Android device via cable.
