How to Move From iPhone to Android

Before setup

• Back up the iPhone.
• Update recovery numbers, authenticator access and banking methods.
• Check whether a cable is recommended.
• Keep the Apple Account password and screen passcode available.

Copy during Android setup

1. Choose to copy from iPhone.
2. Connect by cable or use the Android Switch method where supported.
3. Select contacts, photos, messages and other offered data.
4. Keep both phones powered and close.

Complete the service changes

• Turn off and, if needed, deregister iMessage.
• Transfer WhatsApp through the supported cross-platform process.
• Move SIM/eSIM only after understanding provider support.
• Check message delivery from both iPhone and Android contacts before wiping the iPhone.

Prevent message and accessory problems

• Deregister iMessage before assuming the network is faulty.
• Unpair Apple Watch before selling the iPhone.
• Review iCloud Photos and files that were never downloaded locally.
• Check subscriptions billed through Apple.

A successful copy does not cancel Apple services or subscriptions. Review the Apple Account after the new phone is stable, but keep recovery access until no Apple-only data remains.

A decision test for the real-world scenario

The transfer succeeds only when ordinary messages route to Android and Apple-only data has been dealt with. Deregister iMessage, review iCloud-only photos and files, unpair Apple Watch and check subscriptions. Keep the iPhone available until SMS and 2FA are reliable.

• Test incoming SMS from an iPhone contact.
• Verify WhatsApp through the official cross-platform route.
• Do not remove the Apple Account before recovery and purchases are reviewed.