How to prepare your new Android phone (2025)

If you turn from the iPhone, you may want to install Google Android Switch or Google Drive app. Using a Switch application, you can follow up on the screen, but if you choose the Google Drive app, here is what to do:

• Open Google Drive on your iPhone.
• Go to Settings and Backup.
• Choose everything you want to save and move to your new phone.

You should also go to your iPhone SettingsGo to MessagesSwitching IMessageAnd go to Settings, FaceTime To switch them so that you do not miss calls and texts on your new phone.

People who have any dual -factor authentication applications (2FA), such as Google Authentical, must verify applications to transfer accounts (no Wipe your old phone Until you do this!) If you use any messaging applications, such as WhatsApp, make backup copies of your chat on your old phone by going to Settingsand ChatAnd Chat backup.

Prepare your new Android phone

Put a SIM card in your new phone (skip this step if you are Using ESIM) And hold the power button to run it. (You can also enter your SIM card after setting up your device.) It will be welcomed by a series of homework, starting with choosing your language preferences and the area.

Based on the new Android phone, you may be able to copy the data directly from your old device. Although you can do this via Wi-Fi, connecting the two phones to a cable is the fastest and easier, usually the most comprehensive way to copy your old data (especially photos and videos), so we recommend this if you have got the option.

If you are from iPhone to Android, for example, you can transfer contacts, photos, videos and calendar events via Wi-Fi, but you should use a cable if you want to transfer messages (SMS, IMessage, WhatsApp), applications (assuming that they are available in the Play Store), music (other than DRM), and notes. There is useful Android website With more details on how to switch.