Phone Switch Helper

Before you begin

• Both phones charged at least 50% (or plugged in).
• Wi-Fi available — the transfer is large.
• Allow about an hour. Don't transfer at bedtime.
• Don't activate the new iPhone yet. Take it out of the box, but follow the steps below to set it up.

Use Apple's "Move to iOS" app — free

1. On your Android, install Move to iOS from the Play Store.
2. Turn on the new iPhone. Follow setup until you reach "Apps & Data".
3. Tap "Move Data from Android".
4. iPhone shows a 6 or 10-digit code.
5. Open Move to iOS on Android. Tap Continue → agree to terms → "Find Your Code" → enter the code from the iPhone.
6. Pick what to transfer: Contacts, Messages, Photos, Videos, Calendar, Mail, Free Apps.
7. Wait. Don't touch either phone. 30-90 minutes depending on photo size.
8. When the iPhone says "Transfer Complete" — finish setup, sign in to Apple ID, and you're done.

After it's done

• Re-buy any paid Android apps — they don't transfer. iPhone has its own versions.
• WhatsApp — newer versions can transfer your chat history during this process. If yours didn't, open WhatsApp on iPhone first; it'll prompt you.
• Music and audiobooks — move via the Apple Music app or your purchased account on Spotify/Audible.
• Don't toss the Android yet. Keep it for 2 weeks until you're sure everything moved.