How to switch from Android to iPhone and iPad?

Switch from Android to iPhone

Contacts, videos, images, data, absolutely everything is possible to keep when making this change process, it is only necessary to follow practical advice and you will quickly be able to start using your new device with absolutely all the information you consider valuable.

9 keys to quickly switch from Android to iPhone or iPad:

It seems like a cumbersome process given the difference in OS, but there are some keys that will speed up the process, which can be much easier when using a Virtual Private Network, even if you use software of free VPN, since there will be no possibility that the connection is interrupted unexpectedly or the data transfer is stolen by some cybernetic hacker.

To carry out this process correctly it is recommended:

1. Have both mobiles turned on, they must have a good charge percentage and be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Enter the PlayStore of the Android device, download the iOS app that is completely free, specialized to pass the data and is created by the same Apple company.
3. When opening the app, click on all permissions (contacts, photos, videos, files, Google accounts, among others).
4. You will be prompted to enter a code that will be sent to your iPhone. To receive this code you must enter the "Apps and Data" tab and click on the "Transfer Data from Android" option.
5. Enter the code received on the Android mobile and the connection between the two devices will immediately begin. You will notice that a text will appear on the screen of your iPhone indicating “Preparing”.
6. On the Android screen, the data options that you must choose will appear, which ones you want to transfer between: Google account, messages, contacts and files. After choosing you must wait for the transfer to finish, it is recommended not to turn off any of the devices. Depending on the number of files, it may take half an hour or an hour.
7. Finally on the Android screen you will see a message indicating “Transfer Complete”.
8. The iPhone screen will indicate the Apple ID to log in and be able to use iCloud services, the App Store and other Apple apps
9. When completing all permissions on the new device, you will be asked Add your Android apps from App Strore? By accepting you will be able to see all the applications, contacts and information that you transferred on your iPhone without problem.

You should be aware if a message appears indicating “bad communication”. It is recommended to verify that the internet connection is stable and without problems, but remember that it will be much easier

Another possible inconvenience message is that it indicates “Transfer Interrupted” when there is an excessive number of videos or photos. It is recommended to deselect this type of file to be transferred and then done using iTunes.

It should be considered that the WhatsApp app will be transferred but the chats cannot be transferred yet, these are limitations that currently exist in this application.

Other File Transfer Alternatives

If you want to transfer certain multimedia files from an Android to an iPhone or vice versa without the need for the intervention of a computer and also without the fear of losing the quality of the photos or videos, you can use free applications.

Following these simple steps:

1. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network for a quick and easy experience.
2. Download the application on both devices, once installed, click on the mobile icon and then choose the file that will be transferred.
3. Accept the transfer from the other device and in this simple way you will be able to receive files without losing quality.

As you can see, these processes are faster and safer when you have a VPN network, providing users with more security for all the information they transfer from any device and keeping their identity, location, contacts, passwords or access to highly important applications such as banking or insurance services.