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GideonWells
Iron Contributor
Apr 09, 2026

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,...
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Josew
Silver Contributor
Apr 10, 2026

Using this method on a computer allows you to transfer data from android to iphone without reset, making it ideal for transferring photos, videos and other common files.

Step 1: Transfer from your Android device to your computer:

  1. Connect your Samsung S23 to your computer using a USB cable
  2. Copy the photos and videos to a folder on your computer

Step 2: Transfer from your computer to your iPhone:

  1. Connect your iPhone to the same computer
  2. Open Finder
  3. Select your iPhone, then go to the ‘Files’ tab
  4. Drag and drop the photos or folder into the ‘Photos’ or ‘Files’ app

This reliable way lets you transfer data from android to iphone without reset, though it requires a computer and does not support transferring text messages.