How to Send Videos from Android to iPhone (Wireless/Wired)

You can’t really rely on Bluetooth when sending files, like videos, from an Android phone to an iPhone. Aside from it being as slow as a turtle, an iPhone’s BT feature only works with Apple products. But does this mean there’s no way to send videos from Android to iPhone?

The answer is a big NO! There are many ways to share videos from Android to iPhone. The easiest one is by sending them via Social Media apps like Facebook or Instagram. But if you’re concerned about preserving the quality and clarity of the video, there are wireless and wired methods to do it. And we happen to discuss some of them below. Read on for more details.

Part 1: How to Send Videos from Android to iPhone (Wireless)

Wireless transfer means you don’t have to rely on data cables to do the transfer. Typically, this happens with the use of WIFI, mobile data, or hotspot tethering. We have two ways to send videos from Android to iPhone below. The first one involves the use of Google Drive and the second one uses an app called ShareIt.

Method 1: Share Videos from Android to iPhone via Gdrive

Google Drive, also known as Gdrive, has been a popular pick when it comes to sending large video files from Android to iPhone. It works by uploading the video and then sending a link that people can access on phones and PC web browsers. For this to work, you need to have a Google Account on your Android phone.

Step 1

Launch the Gallery app on Android and select the videos. Then, tap on the Share button and choose Google Drive. There, choose the target account. Then, hit the Save button in the upper-right corner.

Step 2

When the uploading is finished, open your Google Drive app and look for the video or folder. Once located, just tap on the 3-dot option and select “Manage Access” Then, set “Anyone with the link”

Step 3

Go back to the video/folder and click on the 3-dot option again. This time, select “Copy link”.  On your iPhone, open the link and the Google Drive folder holding the video/s should appear. There, view or download the videos.

However, this method can fail sometimes, especially if you don’t have reliable WIFI/Mobile Data. The uploading process could be interrupted and restarted. And if the video you are sending is copyrighted, it may get flagged, making it inaccessible or worse– deleted.

Method 2: Send Videos from Android to iPhone with Shareit

There’s a direct Android-to-iPhone sharing method available if you use the mobile app: Shareit. It involves the use of WIFI/hotspot tethering but doesn’t require internet access, unlike the previous method.

All you need to do is install the app on both Android and iPhone. You can find it on Google Play Store or App Store. Then, follow the steps below:

Step 1

Once installed, just launch the app on both your Android and iPhone. On the main interface, select Send for the Android device and Receive for the iPhone.

Step 2

Your Android phone will start scanning for nearby devices. Your iPhone should appear on the radar. When it does, click on it to establish the connection. Then, you will be allowed to select the videos and send them. After that, just wait until it’s complete and disconnect both devices.

But if you are sharing multiple large video files, Shareit may consume more battery power than usual, which may interrupt the process or heat up the phone.

Part 2: How to Send Large Video Files from Android to iPhone (Wired)

Wireless methods are surely nice, but they are less reliable when you’re sending large video files. Limitations such as lack of internet connection or low battery power can be a struggle. If that’s the case, we recommend connecting your Android and iPhone to your PC to do the transfer safely and effectively.

Method 3: Send Videos from Android to iPhone via Windows File Explorer

This method requires a Windows PC and working USB data cables for Android and iPhone. With these, you can send the videos manually; to the iPhone, regardless of the file size. Just make sure that you use cables that are not faulty or loose to avoid interrupting the process.

Step 1

Connect your Android phone to the computer. Then, allow the USB Transfer.  Next, open Windows File Explorer and click on your Android phone under This PC.  Look for the videos and select them all. Right-click and choose “Copy”. 

Step 2

This time, connect your iPhone to the computer.  Tap “Trust” to make it detectable. After that, proceed to File Explorer and click on the iPhone’s name there.

Step 3

Finally, choose a folder or create a new one. In the folder, right-click on a space and select Paste. The videos will start to send from your Android phone to the iPhone.

But as mentioned, this method is manual and it could take time for you to locate and send the videos. Also, the direct transfer doesn’t convert the format of the videos from Android.  While iPhones support playback of most formats, they may not play if they have AV1 and VP9 codecs.

Method 4: Send Videos from Android to iPhone with iCareFone iTransGo

If you’re in a rush and you want to send all your vids in bulk to your iPhone, there’s an app called iCareFone iTransGo that you can install on your PC. It scans Android phones in just a few seconds and provides you with the number of videos and their total file size. Then, you can send them all in just one click. What a time saver!

Plus, iTransGo can transfer a 10-second clip or a two-hour video, regardless of video length. Yes! This app can also transfer larger video files even if they’re movies, YouTube vlogs, camera footage, and more, no matter the source. 144p to 8K videos are supported, too. How cool is that?

Moreover, iCareFone iTransGo is pretty versatile. It supports the most used smartphone video formats such as mov, mp4, m4v, and 3gp. This way, you won’t miss any videos. Apart from that, you don’t need to worry about quality loss. This app retains the quality as well as the original file size of the videos.

How to Use iCareFone iTransGo to Send Videos

Step 1

Download and install the app on your computer. You can get the installer by clicking on the banner above. Afterward, launch it and select the Start button on the main screen.

Step 2

Connect both Android and iPhone to the computer. For Android, you need to enable USB Debugging and USB File Transfer, and just tap “Trust” when a prompt appears on the iPhone. iCareFone iTansGo will provide you with a full guide on the screen. Follow it.

Step 3

After that, choose the type of file to send. Select “Videos” and click the Start Scan button. Then, wait for a few seconds and you will see the total videos and their combined file size. If you wish to send them, just click on the Transfer Data button.

Just wait until the transfer is complete and you can disconnect your iPhone and check if the videos have been sent.

Conclusion

It’s not impossible to send videos from Android to iPhone. It’s a matter of which method works for you. If you have a stable WIFI connection, you may try the wireless methods. But if you are sharing larger video files, we suggest that you go for the wired ones just to be safe.

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