Transferring data from Samsung to iPhone? This is how you do it!

Did you buy a nice new iPhone to replace your old Samsung, but don’t know where to start to transfer all the data such as apps? We are happy to help!

Are you already getting a headache from the idea or don’t you even want to try doing it yourself? Then, too, you’ve come to the right place at ThePhoneLab. Make an immediate appointment with one of our specialists.

Use ‘Switch to iOS’

To use the ‘
Switch to iOS
‘ app, your Samsung must be running at least Android 4.0 and your iPhone must have iOS 9 or higher. In the Google Play store, you can download the
Switch to iOS
download.

Note! To be on the safe side, before transferring your data, it is best to backup your Android data, such as with your Google Account. It is also useful to back up your chats in Whatsapp.

Step 1

First, turn on your new iPhone. Pick your language, country and region. Next, tap Configure Manually. Then choose a Wi-Fi network to connect to. Walk through the steps of choosing your privacy settings, Face ID or Touch ID. Then a screen comes up with different ways to transfer data. Choose ‘
Transfer data from Android’
.

Step 2

Open the ‘
Switch to iOS
‘ app on your Samsung device. Tap Agreed to agree with Apple’s policies. Tap
Go

By
and then tap again
Agree
To agree to the terms and conditions. It may be that the screen asking “Send app usage” comes up. The app asks permission to collect data about your use of the app to share with Apple. If you’re ok with sharing that information with Apple, tap Send automatically. If you don’t want that, tap Do Not Send. Then tap again
Continue
.

Step 3

Check your iPhone to see if a code came into view. You must now enter the code on your old Samsung to transfer the data. Then you can specify which data you do and do not want to transfer. Certain apps may ask for additional permission to transfer data. If you have indicated for the apps of your choice that you do want to take them with you to the new iPhone, tap
Continue
.

Step 4

The data is now being transferred. Let this process proceed slowly, and make sure both devices have enough battery or leave them on the charger. In fact, devices can drain quite quickly while transferring data. When the progress bar on the Samsung AND the iPhone are all filled up, you can click on the iPhone on Continue tap. On the iPhone, you can now go through the further steps of preparing your iPhone, such as entering your Apple ID and setting up Siri.

Any questions?

If you still can’t figure it out or would rather have this process taken out of your hands, make an appointment at one of our stores.