I just got a new Samsung phone and need to transfer everything from my old iPhone. What is the easiest way to move all my data, photos, and apps?
Samsung has a built-in tool called Smart Switch that handles iPhone-to-Samsung transfers well. On your new Samsung, go to Settings, Accounts and Backup, Smart Switch. Select Receive Data, then iPhone/iPad. You have two methods: wireless transfer or cable. For wireless, install Smart Switch on your old iPhone, select Send Data, then connect both phones to the same WiFi. For cable transfer (faster and more reliable), connect both phones using a USB-C to Lightning cable (or use the USB-OTG adapter that came with your Samsung). Smart Switch will transfer contacts, photos, videos, calendar events, messages, notes, alarms, WiFi settings, and wallpapers. It cannot transfer apps directly because iPhone apps are different from Android apps — but it will suggest Android equivalents from the Google Play Store. Before starting, make sure both phones are charged above 50 percent, your iCloud backup is up to date (Settings, your name, iCloud, iCloud Backup, Back Up Now), and your iPhone is not in Low Power Mode. The transfer typically takes 15 to 45 minutes depending on how much data you have. After transfer, verify everything came over correctly before wiping your old phone.
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