"I just got my new iPhone and the performance is better than my old Android phone; however, I don't know how to transfer files from Android to iPhone, please help."
It used to be a big pain to switch from Android to iPhone, because iPhone adopts the closed system and reject data from Android phone.
However, there is a will, there is well.
For moving data smoothly from Android to iPhone, the third-party apps that are compatible with both Android and iPhone are enough.
This page collects the best 3 ways to help you transfer files from Android to iPhonewith SHAREit, cloud service and Phone Transfer. Data like text messages, contacts, photos, music, and other files are supported.
- Part 1: How to transfer files from Android to iPhone via WiFi using SHAREit (Wirelessly)
- Part 2: How to send files from Android to iPhone via cloud service (without computer)
- Part 3: How to transfer files from Android to iPhone at once (without Internet)
- Part 4: FAQs of Transferring Files from Android to iPhone
Part 1: How to transfer files from Android to iPhone via WiFi using SHAREit (Wirelessly)
SHAREit is a free application that lets you share files and folders among smartphones, tablets, and personal computers.
It is compatible with iOS, Android, Windows and Mac.
For using it, you just need to run this app on both devices, and connect the same local Wi-Fi on both devices.
Now, let's check how it works for you to transfer data from Android to iPhone.
Data supported:Any documents, photos, music, videos, and apps.
Step 1. Download SHAREit on iPhone and Android
Go to App Store and Google Play to download this app on both devices separately. Or just visit its official page, https://www.ushareit.com/, to download this app, install and run it immediately.
Step 2. Send data from Android
Enable the same Wi-Fi connection on both devices. On your Android phone, press "Send" to select the file types you want to transfer and "Next" to see a radar like screen to find your iPhone name.
Step 3. Receive data on iPhone
On your iPhone, press "Receive" on your iPhone screen to save data on your iPhone.
Get the details to send Android photos to iPhone.
Then you will find the received files store on "My files" folder on the home screen of this app. They are arranged in different folders based on their file type.
Note:
1. You need to reconnect Internet for new transfer.
2. The transferring speed is based on Wi-Fi environment, distance between two phones, the reading speed of memory card or the operation state of the phone.
Part 2: How to send files from Android to iPhone via cloud service (without computer)
Another option to move files from Android to iPhone is cloud service. You need to backup data from Android phone to the cloud services, and sync Google backup to iPhone.
Among, Google Drive is the powerful one.
It supports Android 4.1 or above and iOS 8 or later, and keep the same Google account on your Android phone and iPhone to migrate the files.
Data supported:Photos, audio, videos and documents.
Step 1. Download the Google Drive app from Google Play and install it on your old Android phone. Sign in your Google account, tap the "Menu" button with a three-dot icon at upper right corner and then select "New" option.
Step 2. Tap Upload on the menu list, Google Drive will open the file manager and allow you to browse desired data to transfer.
For example, if you want to transfer photos, go to the Gallery app. Rename the file or keep the original one, and tap "OK" to upload the file to Google Drive.
Step 3. Next, unlock your iPhone, open the Google Drive app after installed from App Store, log in the Google account that you used to upload files on Android phone. Now, you can go to the folders and browse Android data on iPhone.
Step 4. To download photos and videos from Google Drive to iPhone, find the desired one, tap on the three-dot icon underneath the image, select "Send a copy" and then hit "Save Image". Then the photo will go to your Camera Roll.
Note:
1. Google has the file size limit for data storage, 15GB free storage for each account.
2. When you sync Google data to iPhone, the existing data will be replaced with the Google backup.
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Part 3: How to transfer files from Android to iPhone at once (without Internet)
If you want to get a fast speed for transferring and keep data on iPhone safe, just use the last method, using MobieTrans.
It helps you transfer data from Android phone and put the received files on iPhone orderly.
Data supported: Photos, contacts, videos and audio.
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Great, right? Just check the steps to send files from Android to iPhone.
Step 1. Run MobieTrans
based on the operating system. Plug both your Android phone and iPhone to your computer with the original USB cords. Launch MobieTrans to let it detect your devices.
Step 2. Select Photos
On the left bar, click the "Photos" option. Then you can glance over all photos of your Android phone and select the target photos you want to transfer.
Step 3. Move from Android to iPhone
Choose the target iPhone by clicking the icon circled by the red rectangle. Later the iPhone will receive photos from the Android phone.
Note:
This tool does not transfer apps. You can refer to this page to transfer apps from Android to iPhone.
Part 4: FAQs of Transferring Files from Android to iPhone
1. Can I send the files via Bluetooth from Android to iPhone?
Apple does not allow non-Apple devices to share files with its products using Bluetooth. That means you cannot transfer files from an Android device to an iPhone using Bluetooth.
2. How to import contacts from Android to iPhone via Google account?
On your Android phone, go to "Settings" > "Account" >"Add Account" , and then select Google and enter your Gmail username and password. Once your Android phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network, the contacts will be saved to Google Contacts automatically. Next, you need to set up Google on iPhone as well. Connect iPhone to your Wi-Fi network, and then go to "Settings" > "Mail, Contacts, Calendars" on iOS 9 and earlier, or "Settings" > "Mail" on iOS 10 and later. Tap "Add Account", select "Google" and input the same Gmail credentials. Switch on the data type of Contacts and then they will be imported to your iPhone.
3. How to send large videos from Android to iPhone without losing quality?
To send large videos, you can try MobieTrans to help your move videos from Android to iPhone without losing quality. Additionally, you can use it to backup videos between iOS devices, Android phone and computer, or transfer videos, music, photos, etc. from Android to iPhone directly.
4. Can I Airdrop from Android to iPhone?
You can use Airdrop to share files between iOS devices, but you’re not able to Airdrop from one Android device to iPhone.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we have share best 3 ways to transfer files from Android to iPhone. You can use SHAREit to send photos, videos, music, apps and document from Android to iPhone; you are able to move media and documents with Google Drive; still, you could use MobieTrans to copy media, contacts and photos from Android to iPhone. For the latter two ways, you need to bear the slow speed and data overwrite, and the last one is the better one, because it carries a quick and safe transfer from Android to iPhone. Pick up your favorite one and get what you want.
