Switch to Android easily and bring your data with you.

Ashwani Kumar — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:06:09 +0000

Switch to Android easily and bring your data with you.

Switching to Android just got even easier. With the launch of Samsung’s new Z Series at today’s Galaxy Unpacked, we introduced a new native migration experience built directly into Android 17 that lets you transfer even more data types from an iPhone wirelessly — without downloading a separate app.

With the upgraded method, you can easily bring over what matters most. This includes your photos, videos, contacts, messages, and calendar — plus, newly supported data, such as your Google Account, passwords, Wi-Fi credentials, and even your eSIM.

This upgrade has already started rolling out to select Pixel devices. It will also be available on the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and Z Fold8 series devices and come to more Android devices soon.

Visit android.com/switch for more switching to Android tips.

Switching to Android is simple: turn on your new phone, connect your old device using a cable or a wireless QR code scan, and select the files you want to move. [1, 2, 3]

For official guides and tools, visit the Android Switch Guide. [2, 4]

Before You Start

Charge both phones to at least 80% power.
Turn off iMessage and FaceTime on your old iPhone so you do not miss text messages.
Have a USB-C cable ready for the fastest transfer of all data types. [2]

Step-by-Step Transfer

Turn on your new Android phone and tap Start on the welcome screen.
Choose iPhone or iPad (or select another Android device) when asked to copy data.
Scan the QR code with your old phone or plug in a cable when prompted.
Sign in to your Google Account.
Choose the items you want to move—like photos, contacts, calendar, and apps—then tap Copy. [1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8]