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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,...
WesKellan
Apr 10, 2026Copper Contributor
Your Galaxy phone likely saved your contacts to your Google account automatically. You just need to flip a switch on your iPhone to pull them over. Using Google Account Sync is another effective way to move data from Android to iPhone. Since you've already set up your iPhone.
Here's a step-by-step guide:
- Set up Google Account Sync on your Android device: Ensure that your Android device is connected to the same Google Account that you plan to use on your iPhone.
- Backup your Android device data: On your Android device, go to Settings > Accounts > [Your Google Account] > Sync. This will ensure that your data is synced to your Google Account.
- Restore data on your iPhone: On your iPhone, go to Settings > [Your Name] > Password & Security > Sign in with Google. Enter your Google Account credentials to sign in.
- Choose apps to sync: On your iPhone, go to Settings > [Your Name] > Password & Security > Apps Using Google Account. Choose the apps you want to sync data from, such as Google Drive, Gmail, Google Photos, and more.
- Wait for data to sync: Your iPhone will now sync with your Google Account, transferring data from your Android device to your iPhone. This process may take some time, depending on the amount of data you have stored in your Google Account.
By using Google Account Sync, you can easily move data from Android to iPhone, including contacts, calendar events, photos, and more.