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Luxix
Brass Contributor
May 19, 2026

Move to iOS app not working. What is the best alternative?

Hi everyone, I'm trying to transfer data from my Samsung Galaxy to my new iPhone 17 Pro Max but the Move to iOS app keeps failing and won't complete the transfer. I've tried restarting both phones an...
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AidenWhite
Iron Contributor
May 19, 2026

Samsung Smart Switch is a great alternative when move to ios app not working, dedicated for data transfer from Samsung Galaxy to iPhone.

How to Fix move to ios app not working

  1. Install the app from the App Store on your new iPhone and open it
  2. Launch the pre-installed app on your old Samsung phone
  3. Tap “Send Data,” then select “Wireless Mode”
  4. Select your iPhone as the destination device
  5. Follow the prompts to complete the pairing and start the data transfer

This practical data migration tool excels when iOS apps fail to migrate properly, effectively resolving errors that occur during the official migration process and seamlessly completing a comprehensive data migration.

Disadvantages

  • Works only with Samsung Android phones; not compatible with all Android devices
  • Large files take a long time to transfer
  • Cannot transfer data from certain proprietary apps