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Transfer iPhone to Android

Direct answer

Use the new Android phone's official setup flow and treat iMessage, iCloud content and carrier activation as separate follow-ups.

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Quick checks

  • Back up the iPhone and record critical app access.
  • Check the Android phone's transfer method.
  • Plan a carrier-supported SIM/eSIM move.
02

Move and verify

  • Copy supported data using the new phone's setup flow.
  • Check messages and photos after sign-in.
  • Verify the mobile line and app-based authentication.
03

Do not erase your old phone yet

  • Keep the old phone and its working line until data, calls, texts and critical sign-ins work on the new phone.

Sources & verification

Last checked: . Official guidance is the primary source. Steps can differ by model, carrier and software version.

  1. Switch to a new Android device ↗Google Android Help · 2026-09-26 · PH2-GOOGLE-SWITCH
  2. Transfer content with Samsung Smart Switch ↗Samsung Support · 2026-09-26 · PH2-SAMSUNG-SMART-SWITCH

Keep going

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