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Transfer Data from Android to iPhone X/Xs (Max)

By Selena KomezUpdated on February 26, 2019


[Summary]: Want to switch from Android Samsung Galaxy phone to iPhone X/Xs (Max)? Here is a complete guide shows you how to transfer data from Android to iPhone X/Xs (Max) via Move to iOS app, Phone Transfer and iPhone & Android Manager tool.

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I need some help. I got some trouble that have no ideas to transfer contacts, text messages and other data from my old Samsung Galaxy S7 to the new iPhone Xs. How to complete the transfer process with a simple solution?” – Asked by Ellie Goulding

Move to iOS app can’t help me move text messages, music and video from Galaxy Note 8 to iPhone Xs Max, is there any third party free Android to iOS transfer tool helps me transfer SMS from Samsung to iPhone Xs and convert Samsung video, music to iPhone Xs compatible format? Thanks!” – Asked by Aimee Allen

The iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max can help you take more perfect photos, if you using Android phone, why not upgrade to iPhone Xs? When you have got a new iPhone Xs, however, there is an question coming for you, how to transfer previous photos and videos from Samsung phone the iPhone Xs? For example, If you use Samsung Galaxy S8/S7/S6/Note 8/Note 5 before, how to move contacts, SMS from Samsung Galaxy to iPhone Xs Max? With just a few steps, you can migrate your content automatically and securely from your Android phone with the Move to iOS app, but Move to iOS app can’t support transfer text messages from Android to iPhone. This article will shows you 3 different ways to transfer data including SMS, contacts, photos, music and videos from Samsung and iPhone X/Xs (Max) without hassle.

Part 1: Transfer Data from Samsung to iPhone X/Xs (Max) via Phone Transfer

Phone Transfer is an ideal tool helps for importing data from Samsung to iPhone X/Xs directly, including contacts, text messages, photos, videos, call logs, calendars, music, apps. Phone Transfer is designed for switching files between two mobile devices among Android device, iOS device and Symbian device, like Samsung, HTC, Lenovo, Motorola; iPhone X, iPhone 8; Nokia. In addition, Phone Transfer enables to backup & restore files for mobile device on the computer safely.

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Step 1.Install and Run Phone Transfer on Computer
Now download Phone Transfer and run it on computer.The screen will automatically appear after the installation.Select the “Phone to Phone Transfer” option in the homepage of program.

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Step 2.Connect Samsung and iPhone X to the Computer
Connect both the two devices to computer using USB.Once detected,both your Samsung phone and iPhone will be shown in the window. Make sure the iTunes are installed on your computer.

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Note:There is a “Flip” button in the middle of the program,which allows users to switch the destination and source device.

Step 3.Began Analyzing and Transferring Samsung Data to iPhone XS
In this step,the program will automatically analyze and read the data on your Samsung device,display each items with numbers.Then just select the data you need to transfer from the content list,click “Start Transfer” button located at the bottom of the app,you will see a small window pop up and prompt you the work is done after a moment.Just note that the connection can not be interrupt during the transferring.

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Part 2: Import Samsung Data to iPhone X/Xs (Max) via iOS & Android Manager

The second way to transfer Samsung data to iPhone X, you can try this iOS & Android Manager. It is a famous data manage tool for iOS device and Android device. You can use it to transfer & manage files for iOS device and Android device freely, including videos, music, photos, contacts, SMS, apps. This wonderful program allows to transfer files between iTunes/computer/mobile device and iOS/Android device directly. With iOS & Android Manager, you can easily switch data from Samsung Android to iPhone with easy steps.

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Step 1.Launch iOS & Android Manager and Connect Devices with the Computer
Launch iOS & Android Manager and connect both Samsung Android device and iPhone X to the computer at the same time.

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Step 2.Setting the old iPhone as Source Device
Setting Samsung as the source device,and click “Phone to Phone Transfer” option on the main interface of program. Then a new window will pop up.

Step 3.Setting the iPhone Xs as Target Device
Setting iPhone Xs as the target device to which you want to transfer files.From the pop-up window,select the target device from the drop-down list and click “Next“.

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Step 4.TransferFiles from Samsung Android to iPhone XS
By default,all the content on your source device that can be transferred are checked,namely Music and Videos,Playlists,Photos,Contacts(Note:Contacts are not supported by Mac version).You can uncheck the contents which you don’t want to transfer.Then,click “Transfer“.In the whole transfer process,DO NOT disconnect either of the devices.When the transfer completes,click “OK“.

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Note:Only for Windows version, you’re enabled to tick the option: “Delete contents on target device then transfer” before clicking Transfer button,then the selected contents on the target device will be deleted before the transfer.

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Part 3: Switch Samsung Data to iPhone X/Xs (Max) via Move to iOS App

Here are the steps which will teach you how to move data to a new iPhone X/Xs (Max) from Samsung Galaxy S9/S8/S7/S6/S5/Note 9/Note 8/Note 5 via “Move to the iOS” app. You can migrate your content including Contacts, Mail accounts, Message history, Calendars, photos, videos, Free apps and Web bookmarks from your Android phone to iPhone automatically and securely with the Move to iOS app.

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Take the following steps:

Step 1. On your Samsung phone or other Android phones, install and launch “Move to iOS” app. You can get it from Google Play.

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Step 2. While you are setting your new iPhone Xs, look for Applications and Data screen. Then tap on “Move Data from Android”.
Step 3. On the Android device, open “Move to iOS” application and tap “continue”.
Step 4. Read the terms and conditions carefully and then tap “agree”. Tap “Next” in the top right corner of “Find your Code” screen.
Step 5. On your iPhone Xs, tap continues on the screen called Move from Android. Then wait for a ten or six digit code to appear.
Step 6. Enter the code on the Samsung device. Then you will have to wait for the transfer screen to appear.
Step 7. Select the content which you wish to transfer on your Samsung to iPhone Xs and tap “next”. Leave the loading bar to complete on both the devices.

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Step 8. Tap “Done” on your Samsung device after the loading bar is complete.
Once your all the data has been moved to your iPhone X, you’re ready to get going, you can see all Samsung data appear on your iPhone Xs. iOS will set up your default mail account and automatically add any free apps you already own. For paid Android apps, you can purchase them if they’re available on the App Store.

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Tips: We recommend you use a thid-part tool like Android to iPhone Switch or Phone Transfer to move everything from Android to your new iPhone. After the data is transferred, all data remains intact and will not cause data loss. In additional, Phone Transfer also can help you directly transfer data from iPhone, Android, Windows Phone, Symbian etc. to iPhone X/Xs(Max) or iPhone XR without Any Loss, it support 6000+ devices.

More Features of Phone Transfer:

– Transfer contacts, text messages, photos and other file types between devices directly.
– Restore backup from Blackberry 7/10, iTunes, iCloud, OneDrive, Kies to your phone.
– Backup data from old phone to computer.
– Restore data to new phone from backups.
– Permanently erase data from old phone before selling.
– Works perfectly with Apple, Samsung, HTC, LG, Sony, Google, HUAWEI, Motorola, ZTE, and more smartphones and tablets.
– Fully compatible with major providers like AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile.
– Fully compatible with iOS 12/11 and Android 8.0.

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