Data transfer from Samsung to iPhone

Please provide steps to transfer all data from a Samsung phone to a new iPhone 15. Thx.

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Dec 19, 2023 5:38 PM

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Dec 20, 2023 6:00 AM in response to Leif-1955

“move to iOS” app works but will not move everything!

When using this app, only 3 items to select; Contacts, Txt & Calendar.


These will move to your iPhone from Samsung Android.


I was told & I read that you ARE ABLE to move apps & photos & more from Android to iPhone.

Turns out to not be true, according to Apple support, who finally walked me through the process... after I spent days trying & failing to move more than just contacts, Txt & calendar.


To move documents, I created a new folder on my Mac and put all the documents back ups that I wanted to transfer to my iPhone and I found a very convoluted non-intuitive way to move those over to my iPhone using Adobe Acrobat app as an intermediary.


Moving photos from iPhone to mac is a bit easier using Image Capture app on your mac.


IDK about any direct transfer, Android to iPhone, other than what I mentioned above using "move to iOS."


Regarding moving apps… Apparently cannot be done. You just need to find the same or a similar app in the Apple store and download it and start anew.


Bottom line, transferring data from an android phone to an iPhone is neither quick nor easy.


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