THE SHORT ANSWER

Start with this check.

During Android setup, choose copying from iPhone and follow the supported destination method. Review its content table before deciding between cable and wireless.

Do not erase iPhone or reset an Android already containing data without preserving it. Have access to Apple, Google and verification methods. Keep credentials out of unfamiliar migration tools.

Which situation matches yours?

The destination is GalaxyConsult Smart Switch’s iPhone workflow.
Setup offers copying from iPhoneCheck the method and supported data types.
Photos exist only in iCloudReview cloud transfer separately.

Let’s go step by step.

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Mark each check to keep track during this visit.

01

Inventory content and prepare phone service

List essential contacts, full photos, messages, documents and service access, including iCloud-only items. Preserve existing Android data. Before removing the iPhone SIM, find Messages in Settings and switch off iMessage. If the iPhone is no longer available, use the number deregistration process linked by official help.

What to look for

A written comparison prevents discovering missing content after erasure. Preparing iMessage separates new-message delivery from copying old conversations.

Read the official documentation
02

Choose your device’s guidance

For Galaxy, follow Samsung’s receiving-from-iPhone process. On another compatible Android, use copying from iPhone in setup. Do not mix different manufacturers’ instructions to force a missing option.

What to look for

The destination tool and version determine the available method.

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03

Connect and review supported content

Follow the offered cable or pairing flow and approve trust only between your own devices. Read the content selection and method exclusions; newer wireless options can differ by model.

What to look for

If a category is excluded, record it as pending instead of assuming it will appear later.

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04

Check cloud, apps and phone service separately

After copying, open full files and identify photos still only in iCloud. Complete WhatsApp and authenticator procedures. Follow official instructions for leaving iMessage and test texts and calls on the new line.

What to look for

A visible photo, installed app and active SIM are three separate outcomes. Verify each.

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05

Complete the checklist before erasure

Find known contacts, check an old and recent video and open important documents. Verify account access on Android and preserve irreplaceable files. Compare missing items while iPhone remains available.

What to look for

Migration finishes with verified categories and explicit pending items, not merely the assistant’s completion screen.

When to stop and ask for help

If the method cannot move essential data, consult the manufacturer or source service before paying for a tool. Line or eSIM issues need carrier guidance. Retain both devices after any partial transfer.

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Common questions

Do cable and wireless always copy the same things?

Do not assume so. Review the current table for your method and device.

Do iPhone app purchases become Android purchases?

Do not assume equivalent stores, purchases or subscriptions. Check each developer and service.

Can I delete iPhone photos to test the Android copy?

No. Verify by opening copies without removing the source. Deleting synced content can also affect cloud storage.

Sources and review

Project owner: Eudald Ferrer Ibáñez. Report a correction.

This guide uses official documentation and our own troubleshooting sequence. Menus may change between versions. Documentation reviewed on September 28, 2026; practical device testing is still pending.

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