Samsung Galaxy S24 - Transferring from ios

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Transferring from ios for the Samsung Galaxy S24

Switching from iOS to Android? Transferring your data, such as photos, videos, and email settings, is simple with Google Drive. This guide will walk you through the steps to ensure a smooth transition.

Preparing to transfer data from iOS to Android

Before starting, ensure the following:

  • Install the latest version of Google Drive on your iPhone.
  • Log in to Google Drive with your Google account.
  • Ensure your iPhone is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network.

Google Drive allows you to back up photos, videos, contacts, and calendar events, ensuring a seamless transition to Android.

Backing up photos, videos, and email settings with Google Drive

  1. Download Google Drive: install the Google Drive app from the App Store on your iPhone.
  2. Sign in: open Google Drive and log in with your Google account.
  3. Access backup settings: tap the three-line menu icon in the top left corner, then go to Settings > Backup.
  4. Select items to back up: ensure that Photos, Videos, Contacts, and Calendar Events are checked.
  5. Start backup: tap Start Backup to begin. The process may take some time depending on the amount of data.
  6. Disable iMessage: to avoid missing SMS and MMS messages after switching, go to Settings on your iPhone and disable iMessage.
  7. Complete backup: once the backup is complete, your data is ready to be transferred to your new Android phone.

Setting up Google accounts on your new Android device

After completing the backup on your iPhone, follow these steps to set up your new Android phone:

  1. Sign in with your Google account: turn on your Android phone and sign in with the same Google account you used on your iPhone.
  2. Access account settings: go to Settings > Accounts on your Android phone.
  3. Add your Google account: if it isn’t already added, tap Add Account, select Google, and log in.
  4. Sync your data: tap on your Google account and enable syncing for Photos, Contacts, Calendar, and Email.
  5. Data transferred: once syncing is complete, all your data, including photos, videos, and contacts, will appear on your new Android device.

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