Switch from iPhone to Android seamlessly

Switch from iPhone to Android. It’s easier than ever.

Your favourite apps, photos, chats and more stay with you. Use the same accessories, stay protected and find a phone that feels like you with Android.

Switch with confidence

It’s all good with
Google on Android.

Your new go-to apps, accessible video chatting and texting, device compatibility, always-on security and more makes switching to Android simple.

How can I stay connected with the people I care about?

A closed Pixel Fold phone is next to a horizontally open fold phone. A Google Meet conversation labelled 'Team Sync'. The person at the other end listens.

Will I need new headphones and accessories?

A Pixel 7 Pro phone is pairing with some Android earbuds. Next to it is the closed, camera-facing back of the phone.

Is copying your data to Android difficult?

An Android phone screen with Google Photos open shows a grid of photos recently transferred.

Will my device and data be secure?

An Android phone screen with Google Play Protect open. A green shield with a tick mark icon is illuminated with the message 'No harmful apps found' alerting the user that their phone is secure.

Transfer your data safely

Copy over your most
important data.

Turn on your new Android phone. Follow the on-screen prompts to transfer your iPhone data and set up your new phone. Use your old iPhone cable but if you don’t have one, you can transfer wirelessly.

Why switch to Android

Do more with Google.

Android lets you craft an experience tailor-made for you. Amazing apps like Google Photos, stand-out devices and powerful protection let you express, extend and explore your world like never before.

Why switch

A picture of four friends smiling and looking down. In the bottom left is the back of a Galaxy S23 Ultra as well as the Google Photos screen displaying the same photo. In the top right is the icon for Google Photos.

FAQs

Get the answers that you need to make the switch.

Data type	Cable	Wi-Fi
Contacts
Photos 1) Stored on device 2) Stored in iCloud* * Request to transfer at privacy.apple.com
Videos 1) Stored on device 2) Stored in iCloud* * Request to transfer at privacy.apple.com
Calendar events
Messages SMS, MMS and iMessage text and media WhatsApp message history and media
Apps (At no cost in Google Play only)
Music (Any DRM-free, non-iTunes, on your device)
Notes

If you want to transfer your data from iCloud to your Google Account, visit privacy.apple.com to request a copy of your iCloud photos and videos.

On your Android phone, Backup by Google One allows you to seamlessly back up the photos, videos, contacts and messages most important to you, with up to 15GB of secure cloud storage included in your Google Account. You may also subscribe to Google One for even more storage and helpful features from Google products.

The Help Centre has a dedicated page on what to expect when you switch to Android. You can also find in-person help at local retailers, operator or manufacturer shops.

If you're leaning towards a Pixel, you can check out the Pixel Help Centre, or contact Google experts to talk over the phone or chat. And if you’re in NYC, head over to one of our Google Stores for help in person.

Follow these instructions when switching to an Android 11 phone or older:

Download the Google One app and make sure that you have the latest version on your iPhone.
Sign into Google One using your Google Account - If you don’t have a Google Account, you can create one.
Sync your data by choosing photos, contacts and calendar events.
Turn off iMessage® and FaceTime® in Settings on your iPhone.
Sign in on your new Android phone and you’re set. All your data will be made automatically available in your Google Contacts, Calendar and Photos apps.