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GideonWells
Apr 09, 2026Iron Contributor
Can I still transfer data from Android to iPhone after setup without reset?
I already finished setting up my Samsung Galaxy S23 and recently got an iPhone 17 Pro Max. The problem is, I didn't use the "Move to iOS" option during the initial setup, and now all my data (photos,...
Eorku
Apr 09, 2026Iron Contributor
Google Drive is a convenient way to transfer data from android to iphone without reset, offering 15GB of free cloud storage for moving photos, videos and contacts.
How to transfer data from android to iphone without reset
On an Android device (Samsung S23):
- Open Google Drive
- Tap + → Upload → Photos and videos
- Select all the photos and videos you want to transfer
- Wait for the upload to complete
About Contacts:
- Open the ‘Contacts’ app → Settings → Export → Export to storage
- Upload the .vcf file to the software
On an iPhone (17 Pro Max):
- Install the app from the App Store
- Sign in with the same Google account
- Tap Library → Photos to view all uploaded files
- Select a photo → Tap Save Image to save it to your iPhone’s photo library
About contacts:
- Download the .vcf file from Drive
- Click on the file → Add contact
This is a reliable way to transfer data from an Android device to an iPhone without having to reset the device, and is particularly suitable for transferring small to medium-sized files.
P.S.: Only 15GB of storage is provided; transferring more data will incur a charge.