During this Christmas period of 2024, one of Apple’s Android applications has risen to the top of the ranking of the most downloaded on Google Play. Here’s why the “Migrate to iOS” app made it into the top 10 and what it means for users. At the end, you will also find a tutorial for transferring your data.
The Move To iOS app is in the top 10
While Santa has come and gone, new iPhone owners have all gone through the setup process, with some making the jump from Android to iOS.
Every year, the rush to Apple’s latest iPhones during the holiday season not only boosts sales (and Apple’s bank account), but also increases the number of migrations from Android to iOS. This led the most valuable company to date to launch the “Move to iOS” app in 2015, easing the transition.
Previously, transferring data between the two platforms was a hassle, with users relying on cloud backups or third-party solutions that were often erratic or corrupted.
As we saw this morning, the “Move to iOS” application has climbed into the top 10 on Google Play Store, even ranking 6th at the time of writing. A sign that customers are migrating more than ever from Android to iOS, with an application which has exceeded the milestone of 100 million downloads.
How to transfer data from Android to iOS
For those who are ready to move from Android to iPhone, the process obviously starts with downloading the “Move to iOS” app from Google Play. The transfer procedure is simple, much like transferring data between two iPhones.
Here’s what you can migrate with the app:
- Calendar
- Contacts
- Text Messages
- Photos and videos
- Files and documents
- Accessibility Settings
- Display Configurations
- Web Favorites
- Email accounts
- WhatsApp chats and media
- Voice recordings
- Call logs
Steps to follow
- Before you start : Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on on your Android device and both of your devices are plugged into a power source. Download the app on Google Play. It requires at least Android 6.0, but for a seamless experience, updating to the latest Android version is recommended.
- Get started on your Apple device : Turn on your new Apple device and place it near your Android device.
- Tap Transfer data from Android : On the “Transfer your apps and data” screen, tap “From Android”.
- Open and configure the Migrate to iOS app : Open the Migrate to iOS app on your Android device and follow the instructions to accept the terms of service.
- Wait for a code : On your iOS device, wait for a six- or ten-digit code to appear.
- Use the code : Enter this code on your Android device.
- Connect to a temporary Wi-Fi network : Connect to the temporary Wi-Fi network created by your iOS device on your Android.
- Choose your content and wait : Select the data to transfer to your Android and wait until the process completes.
- Transfer your phone number and SIM or eSIM : Activate your phone number and SIM or eSIM card on your new iOS device.
- Configure your iOS device : After the transfer, tap “Done” on Android then “Continue” on iOS to finalize the configuration.
- Applications : Verify that all your data has been transferred and download apps from the App Store if necessary.
Apple adds that some free apps may also transfer if they are on both platforms, although this may be inconsistent due to name differences.
Who among you switched from Android to iOS? Or the opposite?
