[Detailed] How to Backup from Android to iPhone Easily

Is It Hard to Switch from Android to iPhone?

With the iPhone 15 release, many of you switch an old Android to an iOS device. So, how to backup from Android to iPhone? Due to the variations in operating systems and device ecosystems, transferring data from Android to iPhone can be a difficult experience. However, with the availability of various methods and tools, the process has become more streamlined and manageable.

This article will provide 5 solutions to help you move data from Android to iPhone, whether with apps or with Cloud services, you can make it easier with the help of step-by-step guides. Now, let us begin!

How to Backup Data from Android to iPhone with Apps Easily

With the detailed guides for using relative phone apps, you can find that managing data between Android and iPhone is simple. Below are two solutions, reading continues.

Part 1. Backup Data from Android to iPhone by Move to iOS

A good method to backup data from Android to iPhone is by using the Move to iOS app. It is Apple's official app designed to assist users in switching from an Android device to an iPhone. You can download this app from the Google Play Store on your Android device.

This solution is suggested to be used before you activate and set up your new iPhone. If you have already set up new iPhone, please go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone and choose Erase All Content and Settings to reset iPhone.

Let's now go through the steps to learn how to backup data from Android to iPhone using Move to iOS.

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to a stable Wi-Fi network > Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your iPhone until you reach the Apps & Data interface > Select the Move Data from Android.

Step 2. Download and run Move to iOS app on your Android phone > And tap Continue > Click Agree to agree with the terms and conditions > Choose Next.

Step 3. On your iPhone, tap Continue and wait for a digital code to appear on the screen.

Step 4. Enter the code on the Android device > Choose the data you want to backup and transfer > Click Next. This step is quite time-consuming if you backup a lot of data.

Step 5. After the data-moving is complete, tap Done on your Android phone > Tap Continue to finish the remaining setup steps on your iPhone.

Part 2. Move Data from Android to iPhone via FoneTool

If you don't want to reset your iPhone or erase your data, and seek a quick and easy way to move data from Android to iPhone, FoneTool iOS client is the best choice.  FoneTool is a professional iOS and Android data transfer app, which enables you to smoothly transfer data between iOS devices, between Android and Android devices, or between Android and iOS phones. You can move a mount of files in a few minutes. Also, its security performance allows you not to worry about data loss and leakage.

With it, you can easily send files like photos, videos, contacts, or music from your Android phone to your iPhone. You can download FoneTool on your iPhone by scanning the QR code, and install it on android by this link. Now, follow the steps below to get started.

Step 1. Install and open FoneTool on the Android phone and your Apple phone > Make sure Wi-Fi option on both devices, it doesn't need to connect a Wi-Fi >  Go to Connect Device.

Step 2. On your Android device, choose Connect to iOS > You can see a QR code, scan the QR code using your iPhone.

Step 3. After you connect the two devices, tap the File Transfer on Android> We take transfer Music as an example, click Music > Select the file you want to transfer> Tap Send to start.

Step 4. On the iPhone, you can see a prompt asks for your confirmation > Tap Confirm > Then you can receive the files and go to Transfer Records to view your files.

How to Finish Data Backup from Android to iPhone with Cloud Services

Besides using apps to backup your Android data easily, you can also move your Android files through kinds of Cloud services if you don’t want to install the app on your devices. But it's worth noting that, the next three methods are slower than the above methods.

Part 1. Data Sync from Android to iPhone with iCloud

iCloud is Apple's official cloud service that offers users storage space to sync files across their Apple devices. With iCloud, you receive 5 GB of free storage to store and access your files. To backup files from Android to iPhone, you can first transfer Android data to iCloud, then sync the data to your iPhone. Follow the steps:

Step 1. Connect your Android phone to your computer > Select the files you want to transfer to your computer.

Step 2. On your PC, visit iCloud.com and sign in using your Apple ID.

Step 3. Click on each file type icon and use the Upload icon in the upper-right corner to upload the files from your Android device to iCloud.

Step 4. On your iPhone > Go to Settings, sign in with your Apple ID > Access the iCloud settings and switch on the icons for the specific file types you want to sync (We take sync Contacts as an example).

Part 2. Android Data Backup to iOS Via Gmail

By logging in to your email account on your iPhone, you can easily backup contacts from Android to iPhone, or manage other data like calendars, and mail. The steps of this method are simple, let’s follow the guide:

Step 1. On your Android phone:

Go to Settings > Select your Gmail account > Tap on Sync Contacts/Mail/Calendars > Then click Sync Now.

Step 2. On your iPhone or iPad:

Go to Settings > Tap Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Choose Add Account > Select Google Gmail > Enter your account information and tap Next > Turn on the sync option (Mail, Contacts, Calendars, and Notes) you need to backup.

Part 3. Backup Android to iPhone by Google Drive

Google Drive is also a great option for transferring files from Android to iPhone. Before you use Google Drive to achieve data backup, make sure your devices are connected to a Wi-Fi network for a smooth and efficient transfer process.

Here's how to backup data from Android to iPhone by using Google Drive:

Step 1. On your Android phone, download and log in to the Google Drive app > After that, you can upload files such as contacts and messages to your Google Drive.

Step 2. On your iPhone, download the Google Drive app > Log in using the same Google account as on your Android phone > Find the files you want to move and tap the Three Dots icon.

Step 3. From the options that appear, select Send a copy, you can choose to save the files directly to your iPhone and open them using the appropriate apps.

Conclusion

This is all about how to backup from Android to iPhone easily. You can pick to use useful apps like Move to iOS or FoneTool. Also, switching data through Cloud services such as iCloud, Gmail, and Google Drive, can sync your data.

We recommend you to use FoneTool most, because it has fewer limitations, and more functions such as selectively or fully backing up & transferring data. Download it and try FoneTool for free!

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