Open Smart Switch, once downloaded and install itĬonnect your new device to your PC and select ‘Restore’ in the Smart Switch program interface Once backed up, remove your iPhone by selecting the iTunes eject icon and removing the lightning cable Go to Summary> iPhone Backup> This computer> Back up now Open iTunes on your PC and connect your iPhone using the lightning cable (Select ‘Continue’ then ‘Trust’ to allow access) The new device will search and connect to your previous iPhone and you will be given the option to select which information you would like to transfer. Select ‘Next’ on your Samsung phone and follow the prompts Don't forget to also disable iMessage on your iOS deviceĬonnect your iPhone and your new Samsung with a USB-C connector and your Lightning cable
Once everything has transferred, tap 'Close app'. Untick anything you don't want to transfer, then tap 'Import’ Once you've imported the basic information, you will be given the option to download media content such as photos and documents. Select ‘Wireless’, then ‘Retrieve’, then ‘iOS’ĭeselect any data you do not want to transfer and then select 'Import'. Open Smart Switch on your new Samsung device
To switch from an iPhone, you will need to turn-off two-step verification (if applicable) on your Apple ID before beginning. (On newer Samsung devices you will find this already at Settings>Cloud and Accounts> Smart Switch.) You might choose the wired method if the wireless network that you are using is slow or congested.īefore beginning you will need to download the Smart Switch software.
You can do this wirelessly, or by connecting the devices together. You can use Smart Switch to transfer all your data directly from your previous device to your new Samsung.