[2026 HOT] How to Transfer Files from Android to iPhone?

Android and Apple devices are the two most universally known and widely used smart terminals. It's common to transfer files from Android to iPhone 17/16/15/14/13/12/11/X/8, especially when you replace your Android with an iPhone or share Android content with your friends who are the owners of iPhones.

If you only need to transfer a few photos, email works well. But for large numbers of photos, contacts, messages, and other files, you'll need a faster and more efficient solution. This guide introduces 7 practical ways to transfer files from Android to iPhone with ease.

Way 1: How to Transfer Files from Android to iPhone with Transfer for Mobile

As you know, data transfer between Android and iPhone is carried out between different OSes, and it may be difficult for many guys to find a satisfactory way to ensure a simple and smooth migration.

Now, are you worried about the availability of the transferred stuff? Does this process result in data loss? Is the program itself reliable? Well, just try MobiKin Transfer for Mobile (Win and Mac), and any of your worries will then crumble to dust.

Transfer for Mobile - Hundreds of thousands have used it:

• Transfer files between any two devices. (not limited to Android to iOS file transfer)
• It is able to move various data over, covering contacts, text messages, call logs, photos, music, documents, videos, apps, and more.
• Enable you to migrate files without any trouble, retaining their original quality.
• It doesn't record any of your privacy.
• Compatible with almost all devices, including Samsung, Huawei, Motorola, Sony, Google, itel, Xiaomi, OPPO, vivo, TECNO, ZTE, and iPhone 17/16/15/14/13/12/11/X/8/7/6.

Directions on how to transfer files from Android to iPhone via Transfer for Mobile:

Step 1: Download, install and open Transfer for Mobile software on computer. Now, connect both Android and iPhone to computer using USB cables. Then go with the hints on the screen to have both devices recognized by the tool.

Step 2: You'll see the main screen after the recognition. Now, make sure that the source phone on the left is your Android because data will be transferred from the source to the destination phone. Otherwise, you should click "Flip" to correct its position.

Step 3: After that, tick off any box(es) near the data type(s) on the screen. For example, if you want to move contacts from Android to iPhone, just mark the corresponding checkbox. And tap "Start Copy" to start sending files from Android to iPhone.

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Way 2: How to Send Files from Android to iPhone via Move to iOS

Move to iOS can be used to send data to iDevice from Android. It's able to move data like contacts, message history, camera photos/videos, web bookmarks, calendars, etc. Yet if you want to move Chrome bookmarks, do remember to update to the latest version of Chrome on Android.

Before going any further, here are some preparations:

• Make sure your Android device is running on Android 4.0 or later.
• Make sure the Wi-Fi on your Android phone is on.
• Plug the two devices into the power.
• The files to be transferred are fit for the iPhone.

Attention: It is suitable for those who want to transfer data to a brand-new iPhone, since the task will wipe away the data on the target mobile as well.

To share files between Android and iPhone via Move to iOS:

• Set up your iPhone and choose Move Data from Android after going to the Apps & Data screen. Now, if you have set up your phone, you should erase your iPhone data then.
• Download the Move to iOS app from Google Play Store and follow the prompts to install it on Android before launch it.
• Click Continue on both devices, and tap on Agree and Next on Android phone. Next, just input the 10-digit/6-digit code on the source mobile, which turns up on your iPhone. The source phone will connect to your iPhone via WiFi. And you'll access the Transfer Data screen.
• Select the file you need to transfer on Android, and click Next. Finally, tap Done on Android after the loading bar finishes on the target device. Then tap Continue on iPhone.
• Follow the on-screen steps to finish setup for your iPhone. And the data will be transferred over automatically. (Move to iOS gets stuck on preparing?)

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Way 3: How to Share Files between Android and iPhone via Google Drive

"How to transfer files from Android to iPhone via WiFi using a cloud-based service"? Some people from the Apple Forum are curious about this issue. Well, definitely, Google Drive, with 15GB of free storage at signup, gives you the ability to share files like photos, videos, recordings, Microsoft Office, etc., from Android to iPhone.

Let's see how to transfer files from Android to iPhone via WiFi using Google Drive:

1. Download and install Google Drive on your Android phone, if your phone hasn't installed it yet. Then launch the app and log in with your Google account.

2. From the main screen, tap + > Upload > select your desired content to move to iPhone. Then upload them to the Drive cloud.

3. Now, download the Google Drive app on iPhone, and sign in with the same account you've just used on Android. Here, you're allowed to download any files to this iPhone from the Drive.

Way 4: How to Transfer Data from Android to iPhone Using Dropbox

Another cloud service is Dropbox (only 2GB free space). To fulfill the migration, you can upload files like camera photos, audio, videos, etc. to Dropbox. (or by enabling the Sync Contacts button to upload). Then download your wanted content to your iPhone.

How to send files from Android to iPhone using Dropbox:

1. Download and install Dropbox on Android. Then open it and sign in with your Dropbox account. Now, you'll see all the files you've shared on the cloud.

2. Here, you can upload any files to the cloud from the main screen. Just touch the "+" icon, and then "Upload files"/"Add to Dropbox" where you can choose the files to upload and share with iPhone.

3. On your iPhone, download the Dropbox app and log in with the same account you've just used. Now you can find and download what you want from the cloud records to this iPhone.

Way 5: How to Transfer Stuff from Android to iPhone via iTunes

First, you ought to drag and drop Android files to your computer, then add these files to the iTunes library, and sync them to your iPhone via iTunes finally. However, this method is only applicable to media files like photos, videos, music and so on.

How to do Android to iOS file transfer via iTunes:

1. Connect your Android phone to computer with a USB cord, and copy the multimedia files to PC from Android. (To do this: you should go to the notification bar to choose "MTP"/"Transfer files" > My Computer/This PC > [your Android name] > "DCIM"/"Camera" > drag & drop files to the PC.)

2. Launch iTunes on the computer after the download and installation. Then attach the iPhone to this PC via a USB cable. Open the File menu and click Add Folder to Library. Browse the files from computer and hit Select Folder to add the files to the iTunes library.

3. Here, take music transfer as an example to illustrate how to transfer files from iTunes library to iPhone: on iTunes, select the name of the device > Music > Sync Music > Entire Music Library > Apply.

Way 6: How to Transfer Files from Android to iPhone Using Email

It's not efficient to transfer large numbers of files from Android to iPhone with Email, for the content of the attachment is limited to 15-25MB at a time usually. Plus, the types of the files are relatively limited. But if you are patient enough, you can take screenshots on Android data like contacts, SMS, call logs, etc.

To transfer files from Android to iPhone using Email:

1. Start the Email app on Android phone. Then touch "Compose Email" to edit what you want.

2. After that, you should hit "Attach Files" near the send button. Now, select the files and add them as email attachments.

3. Type in the recipient's email address, and any other info as you like. Then tap the "Send" button.

4. On your iPhone, log in the email info to receive the incoming mail. Then you're free to download what you need to this iPhone.

Way 7: How to Use SHAREit App to Transfer Files from Android to iPhone

While using SHAREit to transfer files from Android to iPhone, you should ensure that both handsets are on the same network. It is able to move such files as movies, videos, music, wallpapers, GIFs, and the like.

How do I use SHAREit to transfer files from Android to iPhone?

1. Download the SHAREit app on both the Android and iPhone. Then install and open it.

2. Hook both your devices over the same WiFi network. Hit "Send" on Android phone. Then choose the files you want from the pop-up window to transfer from Android to iPhone. Subsequently, tap "Next" to move on.

3. Hit "Send" again, and this app will ask for permissions to turn on both GPS and Bluetooth. Simply confirm the requests.

4. On your iPhone, click the "Receive" button. When you give the permissions for data transfer, this gadget will start to search for nearby Android phone, and are ready to receive the files.

5. Once the source device detects iPhone. Tap on the icon of iPhone, and the transfer task will therefore kick-start automatically.

FAQs for Transferring Files from Android to iPhone

Q1. What types of files can I transfer from Android to iPhone?

You can transfer contacts, messages, photos, videos, music, documents, calendars, and other supported file types. The available data types depend on the transfer method you choose.

Q2. Can I transfer files after my iPhone has already been set up?

Yes. You can use cloud services, file-sharing apps, or desktop transfer software. However, Move to iOS requires the iPhone to be in the initial setup stage.

Q3. Will transferring files erase data on my iPhone?

No. Most transfer methods simply copy files to your iPhone without deleting existing data. However, resetting your iPhone to use Move to iOS will erase its current contents.

Q4. Can I transfer apps from Android to iPhone?

You can't directly transfer Android apps because Android and iOS use different app formats. You'll need to download the iOS versions from the App Store if available.

Q5. Why is my Android-to-iPhone transfer taking so long?

Large file sizes, slow Wi-Fi, insufficient storage, or unstable connections can significantly increase transfer time. Keeping both devices charged and connected to a stable network can help.

Q6. What should I do if the transfer fails?

Restart both devices, check available storage, update the operating systems, ensure a stable connection, and try the transfer again. If the problem persists, switch to another transfer method.

Q7. How can I transfer files without losing quality?

Use a reliable transfer tool or transfer files directly via a computer. Avoid apps that heavily compress photos or videos if you want to preserve the original quality.

The Bottom Line

Living in a world of information explosion means we probably need to transfer files between mobiles with either Android or iOS platform occasionally. As for the given transfer tools/services, only MobiKin Transfer for Mobile can ensure a quick, smooth, and lossless transfer between phones through thick and thin.

And it won't let your privacy be threatened at all hours. So keep one for yourself, and it'll come in handy while you are in need of help. Finally, please drop us a line on the comments, if you have any questions.

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