How to transfer data from an iPhone or iPad to a new Galaxy device with Smart Switch

Last Update date : Feb 22. 2024

When you turn on your Galaxy device for the first time, you will see a welcome page. Tap “iPhone or iPad”. Choose a Wi-Fi network, set your Google account and the SIM card you would like to use and get started with Smart Switch.

View of phone set up screen with options to choose either Galaxy and Android or iPhone and iPad.

For your information:

If your previous device has an Android operating system, here is the Complete Smart Switch Transfer Guide, where you can find multiple ways to transfer your data.

Please note that to transfer data using Smart Switch: Both devices must have a minimum of 500MB free space in internal memory.

Before you start, find out if your device is compatible with Smart Switch. If you are transferring data from a non-Galaxy device, you will need to download Smart Switch from the Google Play Store.

Step 1: Connect

Connect your new Galaxy device to your old iPhone or iPad with a USB-C Lightning cable. To transfer data, confirm your new Galaxy as a trusted device. When the “Trust this computer?” alert appears on your iPhone or iPad, Tap “Trust”.

View of Smart Switch screens with prompts to connect iPhone or iPad using a USC-C-Lightning.

Step 2: Select

Choose the data you want to bring over from your old device and then tap “Transfer"

View of Smart Switch list of selectable data options, to transfer.

Step 3: Import

Start the import and let Smart Switch do the work for you. Your Galaxy will be ready to go in no time. Keep the cable connected. Once setup is done you can check the status of your transfer in your notifications

View of Smart Switch process with Transferring data from your old phone and Getting your phone ready screens.

Step 4: Transfer more

Leave something behind? Tap “Get your iCloud data” and then sign into your iCloud account. Choose the content you want to transfer and tap “Import”.

Please note:

To transfer data from iCloud you must sign into your iCloud account and select the content you want to transfer, then tap “import”.
You can also download Android apps that match your iOS apps.

How to transfer display, keyboard and navigation settings to a new Galaxy device

Make the most of your experience with your previous phone with Smart Switch to transfer personalized settings to your new phone conveniently and easily.

View of organize your phone set up process with options to transfer home screen and apps.

Step 1. Select the options you wish to transfer, to organize your phone and tap next.

View of how to get around set up process with option to transfer swipe gestures and on the screen buttons.

Step 2. Select the options you wish to transfer, to navigate your phone and tap “next”.

View of choose your keyboard layout set up process.

Step 3. Select the options you wish to transfer for your keyboard on your phone and tap “next” to complete the process.

You are facing problems transferring data from your iOS device?

We recommend this additional link that will help you to solve the problems you are facing: Problems you may experience when transferring from iOS using Smart Switch.

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