Google Pixel Phones Feature a Quick Switch Adapter to Make iPhone Data Transfer Easy
Google is bundling a 'Quick Switch Adapter' with all Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones for free to help users migrate from iPhones and other Android phones easily.
Switching between Android phones has always be relatively easy since most of your data is backed up on Google accounts, the big pain point is when users move to Android after using an iPhone device. In order to make the switch easy for both Android and iPhone, Google has bundled the tiny Quick Switch Adapter. This adapter is bundled with the Google Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones. All you have to do is use your old phone's data cable, connect one end to your old phone, and the USB port on the other side into the adapter that's attached to your new Pixel phone. Once the two devices are connected, the Pixel smartphone will throw up instructions automatically. Google adds that the Quick Switch Adapter and the transfer process is compatible with both iPhone and iPad devices (running iOS 8 and higher), and most Android devices (running Android 5.0 and higher).
Transfer Contacts,SMS and Calendars from iPhone to Google Pixel
Before we start, you’ll probably need a Google account if you don’t have one already. Once you’re set up, put your details into your iPhone by going Settings > Mail > Accounts and add the new account. To transfer your contacts and calendar, flip the switches on the respective categories. When you unwrap your new Pixel and input your details, the details should transfer over automatically.
The above assumes you haven’t been storing your contacts and calendars in iCloud. If you have, the process is a bit longer, but still simple. For contacts, go to iCloud.com on a computer, then Contacts > Settings cog > Select All > Settings cog > Export vCard. Once exported, visit Gmail.com, then Mail > Contacts > More > Import > Choose File and point your browser at those exported contacts.
For calendars, visit iCloud.com on a computer, then Calendars > Share button next to the relevant calendar > Public Calendar > OK. Copy the web address into your browser bar, change “webdav” to “http” and hit enter. A file should download with all your calendar entries, which you can feed into Google by going to Google Calendar > Down arrow next to Other Calendars > Import Calendar. Then pick the downloaded file and Google should do the rest.
Transfer Music,Videos,Photos from iPhone to Google Pixel
For music, Apple offers Apple’s Music for Android, as doe Spotify and Tidal. You can transfer your iTunes collection onto Google Music, which works similarly to iTunes Match in that it scans your library and matches it with cloud-based versions for easy access. Download the Music Manager, point it to your iTunes, and let Google take care of the rest.
For photos, the easiest way to move them across is to use Google Photos. Download the app to your iPhone, then sign in, go to Menu > Settings cog > Camera and Photos > Back up & Sync. Your old photos should populate on your new iPhone.
Let's teach you how to transfer iPhone data to Pixel
Step 1.Connect iPhone and Pixel phone
Connect your old iPhone to your new Pixel with the Quick Switch Adapter.*
Switching from iPhone? Turn off iMessage before you remove the SIM on your old device by going to “Settings”, tap “Messages” and set iMessage to “off”. Then, go to back to “Settings”, tap “FaceTime” and set FaceTime to “off”.
If you have already removed the SIM, you can request that Apple deregister your phone number with iMessage.
Tip: Make sure the battery on your new Pixel is charged to at least 50% before connecting.
Step 2.Sign in your Google Account
Switching from iPhone? Sign in to your Google Account. If you don't already have one, you'll be asked to create one.
Tip: If you have a Google Account but are having trouble signing in, get help at google.com/accounts/recovery.
Step 3.Transfer iPhone to Pixel
Once you’ve signed in to your Google Account, choose what you want to move, like your contacts, calendar events, photos, videos, music, SMS messages, iMessages® and more. Then sit back and let Pixel do the work.
Supported devices include:
iPhone or iPad running iOS 8 and up
Nexus 5, 6, 5X, 6P running Android 5.0 and up
Most Android devices running Android 5.0 and up
Tip: You can finish setup on your new Pixel while transferring.
Google is bundling a 'Quick Switch Adapter' with all Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones for free to help users migrate from iPhones and other Android phones easily.
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Transfer Contacts,SMS and Calendars from iPhone to Google Pixel
Before we start, you’ll probably need a Google account if you don’t have one already. Once you’re set up, put your details into your iPhone by going Settings > Mail > Accounts and add the new account. To transfer your contacts and calendar, flip the switches on the respective categories. When you unwrap your new Pixel and input your details, the details should transfer over automatically.
The above assumes you haven’t been storing your contacts and calendars in iCloud. If you have, the process is a bit longer, but still simple. For contacts, go to iCloud.com on a computer, then Contacts > Settings cog > Select All > Settings cog > Export vCard. Once exported, visit Gmail.com, then Mail > Contacts > More > Import > Choose File and point your browser at those exported contacts.
For calendars, visit iCloud.com on a computer, then Calendars > Share button next to the relevant calendar > Public Calendar > OK. Copy the web address into your browser bar, change “webdav” to “http” and hit enter. A file should download with all your calendar entries, which you can feed into Google by going to Google Calendar > Down arrow next to Other Calendars > Import Calendar. Then pick the downloaded file and Google should do the rest.
Transfer Music,Videos,Photos from iPhone to Google Pixel
For music, Apple offers Apple’s Music for Android, as doe Spotify and Tidal. You can transfer your iTunes collection onto Google Music, which works similarly to iTunes Match in that it scans your library and matches it with cloud-based versions for easy access. Download the Music Manager, point it to your iTunes, and let Google take care of the rest.
For photos, the easiest way to move them across is to use Google Photos. Download the app to your iPhone, then sign in, go to Menu > Settings cog > Camera and Photos > Back up & Sync. Your old photos should populate on your new iPhone.
Let's teach you how to transfer iPhone data to Pixel
How to Switch Data from iPhone to Pixel(XL)
Step 1.Connect iPhone and Pixel phone
Connect your old iPhone to your new Pixel with the Quick Switch Adapter.*
Switching from iPhone? Turn off iMessage before you remove the SIM on your old device by going to “Settings”, tap “Messages” and set iMessage to “off”. Then, go to back to “Settings”, tap “FaceTime” and set FaceTime to “off”.
If you have already removed the SIM, you can request that Apple deregister your phone number with iMessage.
Tip: Make sure the battery on your new Pixel is charged to at least 50% before connecting.
Step 2.Sign in your Google Account
Switching from iPhone? Sign in to your Google Account. If you don't already have one, you'll be asked to create one.
Tip: If you have a Google Account but are having trouble signing in, get help at google.com/accounts/recovery.
Step 3.Transfer iPhone to Pixel
Once you’ve signed in to your Google Account, choose what you want to move, like your contacts, calendar events, photos, videos, music, SMS messages, iMessages® and more. Then sit back and let Pixel do the work.
Supported devices include:
iPhone or iPad running iOS 8 and up
Nexus 5, 6, 5X, 6P running Android 5.0 and up
Most Android devices running Android 5.0 and up
Tip: You can finish setup on your new Pixel while transferring.
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