Users who switch from one iPhone to another simply have to move the new phone closer to the current one to transfer all data, files, photos or videos; while Android users have to restore Google backup to recover all information. However, those who decide to go from Android to iOS – or vice versa – have to go through a long process because the restoration is not immediate, although, soon, those interested will be able to go from one mobile phone to another more quickly thanks to deferred restoration.
But, What is delayed restoration? This function allows you to load all applications, user data, settings and other data when the new smartphone It is already in operation. Furthermore, this tool Supports charging the previous phone at any timeeither before or after performing the initial configuration.
Therefore, thanks to this novelty, those people who wish to go from an iPhone to a smartphone Android will have to open the device settings and use the Android Switch app. However, it is important to mention that this function is only found available on Pixel 9 terminalsbut, next year, it will reach the rest of the mobile phones.
How to use Android Switch
Users can securely move their photos, videos, contacts or calendar events. They just have to open the application to access Android data transfer, in addition, they can use this platform to transfer information from an old mobile or from a cloud backup if they no longer have their previous device.
Google shares the following instructions on the android blog: Turn on your new Android phone. Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer your iPhone data and set up your new phone. Use the cable from your old iPhone. If you don’t have one, you can transfer the data wirelessly.”
Below, we detail the steps to follow:
- Connect the two devices: Turn on your Android device. When prompted, connect your new Android phone to your old iPhone with the Lightning/USB-C to USB-C cable.
- Select your data: Follow the on-screen instructions and choose what you want to copy: contacts, photos, messages, WhatsApp chats and more.
- Start transferring: After following the instructions, the selected data will have been copied to the Android phone.