How to Transfer from Android to iPhone Using Move to iOS

How to Transfer from Android to iPhone Using Move to iOS with USB-C Cable.
Switching from Android to iPhone doesn’t have to be stressful. With the Move to iOS app and a USB-C cable, you can transfer your photos, contacts, messages, and more in just a few steps. Here’s how to do it easily.

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How to Transfer from Android to iPhone Using Move to iOS with USB-C Cable

What You’ll Need

• Your Android phone (Sony Xperia 1 V in this example, running Android 15).
• Your new iPhone (iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18.3.2).
• A USB-C cable (or Wi-Fi if you prefer wireless transfer).
• The Move to iOS app (download from the Google Play Store).

Step 1: Prepare Your Android Phone

1. Back up important files (just in case).

• Connect your Android to a computer and copy photos/videos.
• Or use Google Drive or an external hard drive for extra safety.

1. Charge both phones to at least 50% to avoid interruptions.
2. Disconnect from VPN or proxy (they can interfere with the transfer).

Step 2: Set Up Your New iPhone

1. Turn on your iPhone and follow the setup steps until you see “Apps & Data”.
2. Select “Move Data from Android”.
3. A code will appear and keep this screen open.

Step 3: Use Move to iOS on Your Android Phone

1. Open the Move to iOS app on your Android phone.
2. Tap Continue, then Agree to the terms.
3. Enter the code from your iPhone when prompted.
4. Choose what you want to transfer:

• Contacts
• Messages
• Photos & Videos
• WhatsApp data (if supported)

1. Tap Next and wait for the transfer to complete.

Step 4: Finish iPhone Setup

1. Once the transfer is done, continue setting up your iPhone.
2. Check that all your data (contacts, photos, etc.) has moved over correctly.

Extra Tip: Free Up Space Before Transferring

If your Android has too many photos and videos, move them to a computer or external drive first:

1. Connect your Android to a PC or Mac via USB.
2. Open File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac).
3. Copy your DCIM (photos) and other important folders to your computer.
4. Delete unnecessary files from your Android to speed up the transfer.

Conclusion

Using Move to iOS with a USB-C cable makes switching to iPhone smooth and fast. If you have a lot of data, backing up to a computer first is a great way to avoid clutter.
Tested on:

• Android: Sony Xperia 1 V (Android 15)
• iPhone: iPhone 16 Pro Max Titanium Black (iOS 18.3.2, Model A3296 – MYWV3ZD/A)
  Now enjoy your new iPhone with all your old data safely transferred!