How to Transfer Data Between iPhone and Android

Guide Overview

Switching between iPhone and Android often means struggling with data transfer. Aiseesoft FoneTrans simplifies this process, allowing seamless transfer of photos, contacts, messages, and more between iOS and Android devices without iCloud or Google Drive limitations.

This step-by-step guide will show you how to transfer data directly between iPhone and Android using FoneTrans, with no data loss or quality degradation.

Step-by-Step Process

Download and Install FoneTrans

Download the latest version of Aiseesoft FoneTrans and install it on your Windows PC or Mac.

Supported OS: Windows 10/11, macOS 10.13+

Connect Both Devices to Computer

Use USB cables to connect your iPhone and Android device to your computer.

For iPhone: Unlock your device and tap "Trust This Computer" when prompted
For Android: Enable USB debugging (Settings > Developer Options) and select "File Transfer" mode

FoneTrans will automatically detect both devices and display them in the software interface.

Select Source Device and Data Types

Choose which device will be the "source" (the device you're transferring data from) using the dropdown menu at the top.

In the left sidebar, check the data types you want to transfer:

Contacts (including phone numbers, emails, and notes)
Photos (camera roll, photo library, and albums)
Videos (movies, home videos, and TV shows)
Music (songs, playlists, and podcasts)
Messages (SMS, MMS, and iMessages)
Books and PDF files

Preview and Select Specific Items (Optional)

Click on any data category to preview items. You can select specific files instead of transferring everything by checking/unchecking individual items.

This is useful for transferring only important contacts or favorite photos.

Start the Transfer Process

Click the "Transfer to [Destination Device]" button (looks like a phone with an arrow) in the top toolbar. A progress bar will appear showing the transfer status.

Important Notes

Keep both devices connected during transfer (do not disconnect USB cables)
Large files (like videos) may take several minutes
Contacts will be merged with existing ones on the destination device (no duplicates)

Verify Transferred Data

Once the transfer completes, disconnect both devices and verify the data on your destination device:

Check Contacts app for transferred contacts
Open Photos/Gallery to confirm image transfers
Verify music and videos play correctly

Related Tool

Aiseesoft FoneTrans

All-in-one mobile data transfer tool supporting cross-platform transfers between iOS, Android, and computers.

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