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Luxix
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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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WilliamsJohnson
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May 19, 2026

Google Drive is a reliable move to ios app alternatives that supports cross-platform sync between any Android and iPhone devices, letting you transfer contacts, photos, calendar events, and documents entirely via cloud sync rather than direct device-to-device transfer.

How to move to ios app alternatives

Steps for Samsung devices:

  • Open Settings → Accounts and Backup → Google.
  • Enable synchronization for contacts, calendars, and photos.
  • Open Google Photos and turn on backup to upload all your photos.

Steps on your new iPhone:

  • Go to Settings → Contacts & Calendars → Accounts → Add Account → Google.
  • Sign in with the same Google account you used on your Android device.
  • Turn on syncing for contacts and calendars.
  • Once you install Google Photos, your backed-up photos will appear.

Using the 15GB of free cloud storage provided by Google, the entire process typically takes about 10 minutes. While this cloud-based approach offers a flexible alternative to iOS apps, it cannot transfer app data, chat history, or local files that aren’t synced with Google services.

Therefore, if you prefer a cable-free, cross-platform solution, this is an ideal choice—though you’ll need to ensure you have enough available storage space to hold your data.