Switching from Samsung to iPhone (Tutorial)

Apple is more than happy to welcome new iOS users.  That’s why there are many ways to switch from Android to iPhone, but what about data transfer from Samsung to iPhone? Aren’t both brands rivals? For starters, Samsung phones run on Android, too.  So, you don’t need to abandon your precious data and files when you can transfer them across both devices.

The only question is what method should you use when switching from Samsung to iPhone. Well, it’s your lucky day! In this article, we have prepared the easiest methods just for you. Just continue reading so you can choose which one is the best for your situation.

Method 1: Switch from Samsung to iPhone with Move to iOS App

As mentioned, Apple would love to see you switch from Android to iPhone. That’s why they created an app that can make the transfer much easier. It’s called Move to iOS and you can install it from Google Play Store.

This app can transfer:

• Saved Contacts
• Text Messages
• WhatsApp content
• Camera photos and videos
• Mail accounts
• Calendars

Now, here are the steps to follow to use Move to iOS

Step 1

First, you need to download and install the app on your Android phone. When it’s installed, go to your iPhone’s Settings and scroll down to Apps & Data. In there, tap on Move Data from Android and hit Continue.

Step 2

After that, accept the Terms and Conditions. Then, you will be provided with a unique code. Launch the app on your Android phone. Tap Continue and then enter the code. When done, just tap Continue and Connect.

Step 3

Both phones should be connected at this point. On your Android phone, choose the data to transfer. If you want to transfer all the important data, just tick all of the items available. Then, tap Continue.

Step 4

The transfer process will start. Just wait for the progress bar on the iPhone to finish. Then, hit “Continue Setting Up iPhone” to complete the transfer.

But this method is only recommended if the iPhone you’re switching to is new and still getting set up. There should be no pre-existing phone data as Move to iOS could overwrite them with the files from Samsung. Data loss is the last thing you’d want.

Not to mention, wireless transfers of files in bulk are a bit slower compared to wired methods. They’re prone to interruption.

Method 2: Switch from Samsung to iPhone via iCareFone iTransGo

Well, if you want a faster and safer way to transfer all your precious data from Samsung to iPhone, iCareFone iTransGo is for you. It’s a computer program that’s used for transferring files from Android to iPhone. Compared to Move to iOS, this app can transfer large data faster since it’s wired. Not to mention, it guarantees a 30-minute quick transfer. It’s safer because it doesn’t overwrite data. So, you can expect no data loss.

With iCareFone iTransGo, you can scan the data on your Samsung phone in a few seconds and transfer them in one click. It’s not only simple to use, but it can also save you a lot of time.

The files that this program is capable of scanning and transferring are:

• Messages – complete SMS history
• Contacts – ID and phone numbers
• Photos – jpg, jpeg, gif, png, heic, tiff, webp, dng, etc.
• Videos – mp4, 3gp, m4v, mov
• Calendars – dates and important events
• Music – mp3, m4a, aac, flac

And aside from these files, the software also supports a wide array of formats for photos, videos, and music. How cool is that?

The only requirements for this program to work are two data cables for Android and iPhone and a Windows Computer. Once you’ve secured all that, just follow these steps.

Step 1

Install the program on your PC. Just click on the banner above to get the installer. Once completely set up, select “Start” on the main screen.

Step 2

Then, connect both phones to the computer using the data cables. Make sure they’re not loose or faulty.

After that, enable some USB permissions on both devices to allow the computer and the program to establish a secure connection. Just follow the on-screen instructions in case you don’t know how to do them.

Step 3

Next, select the data you want to transfer to the iPhone. Just tick each item and then hit “Start Scan”. After a few seconds, the total number and sizes of the data will appear. If your iPhone has enough storage for the files, hit “Transfer Data”.

Lastly, just wait until the whole process is finished. Then, disconnect your iPhone and check if all the important data from your Samsung phone has been transferred.

Conclusion

If you’re switching from Samsung to iPhone, there are no better and easier methods than the two we’ve discussed above. They are straightforward and easy to execute, even if you’re not much of a techy person.

Just remember that the first one is for those who are about to set up a new iPhone and the second one is for those whose iPhone’s already have existing data. Either way, they can transfer all your important data as if you’ve never switched phones at all.