How to transfer data from an iPhone or iPad to a new Galaxy device with Smart Switch

Switch to Samsung Galaxy with ease using Smart Switch. Designed to transfer your photos, videos, contacts, messages, apps and settings from your iPhone or iPad to a Galaxy device quickly and securely. Smart Switch organises your content automatically so you can start using your new Galaxy device with minimal effort. Follow the below steps to start the transfer with a cable or wirelessly.

If you want to transfer data from one Galaxy device to another, visit our How do I switch my Android device FAQ.

Please note:

Passwords and Apple Keychain data are not transferred via Smart Switch.

Although Apple-owned apps such as Apple Music cannot be transferred, they can be downloaded again on Android.

How to transfer data (cable)

When you turn on your Galaxy device for the first time, you will see a welcome page. Select your preferred language and tap “Next” > Read the terms and conditions and tap “Next”.

Please note: The below screenshots are from the Galaxy device, receiving your data.

Tap “iPhone® or iPad®”. Choose a Wi-Fi network, set your Google account and the SIM card you would like to use and get started with Smart Switch.

“Easy setup with another device” screen with “iPhone® or iPad®” highlighted.

Please note: You can continue without signing in to your Google account, though signing in will log you into all Google services.

Step 1: Copy

Tap “Next” > Read the apps and data transfer agreements and tap “Agree” > Tap “Allow” to accept the required Smart Switch permissions.

“Copy data from your iPhone or iPad” screen with “Next” highlighted.

Please note: If you select “Don’t copy” or “Skip”, then no data will be copied over – only pre-installed apps will be available.

Step 2: Connect

Tap “Cable” > Tap “Next”. Connect your new Galaxy device to your old iPhone or iPad with a Lightning-to-USB-C or USB-C-to-USB-C cable. When the “Trust this computer?” alert appears on your iPhone or iPad, tap “Trust”. Then, on your Galaxy device, tap “Next”.

“Get connected” screen with “Cable” and “Next” highlighted.

Step 3: Transfer

Please wait while your Galaxy device searches for data to transfer. Once found, choose the data you want to bring over from your old device and tap “Transfer”.

“Select data to transfer” screen with “Transfer” highlighted.

Please wait while Smart Switch transfers the data. Do not disconnect the cable. When the transfer is complete, tap “Next”.

iMessage / iCloud

If you want to transfer all your text messages from your iPhone, it is recommended to turn off iMessage. You can also import data saved on iCloud. To do this:

“Important: Turn off iMessage” screen with “Go to the Apple website” and “Next” highlighted.

Tap “Go to the Apple website”. Once finished, tap “Next”

“Get your iCloud data” screen with “Import from iCloud” and “Next” highlighted.

Tap “Import from iCloud” and sign in to your Apple account > Select and transfer your iCloud data, as well as download Android apps that match your iOS apps > Tap “Next”

“All set!” screen with “Done” highlighted.

Your data transfer is now complete. Tap “Done” > Tap “Home” > Create a Samsung account or sign into an already existing one

How to transfer data (wireless)

When you turn on your Galaxy device for the first time, you will see a welcome page. Select your preferred language and tap “Next” > Read the terms and conditions and tap “Next”.

Please note: The below screenshots are from the Galaxy device, receiving your data.

Tap “iPhone® or iPad®”. Choose a Wi-Fi network, set your Google account and the SIM card you would like to use and get started with Smart Switch.

Please note: You can continue without signing in to your Google account, though signing in will log you into all Google services.