How to Transfer Data from Android to iPhone Manually

When you need to transfer data from Android to iPhone during the setup, Move to iOS app can help you easily finsih the process. But if you want to transfer data from Android to iPhone after setup manually or want to share files with friends, that can't be a good choice. 

Can you transfer data from Android to iPhone manually?

The answer is Yes! It’s possible to add data from Android to iPhone without Move to iOS. There are several ways that can help you move data from Android to iOS manually.

● If you have a computer at hand, you can first export data from Android to computer and then transfer data from computer to iPhone with cable. ● If you do not have a computer at hand, you can take advantage of mail services, AirDrop-like apps or cloud storage services to transfer data from Android to iPhone wirelessly.

Let’s start to see how to finish the process efficiently. If you want to transfer data from Android to iPhone with cable, then Method is the best choice. If you want to airdrop files from Android to iPhone, the Method 2 will offer the ideal tool.

Method 1. How to transfer data from Android to iPhone after setup manually for free

Data transfer can be done quickly with a stable USB cable connection. If you want to transfer data from Android to iPhone after setup manually with cable, then AOMEI FoneBackup for Windows can be another great choice. It supports transferring contacts, photos, videos and songs.

AOMEI FoneBackup is one comprehensive iOS data management tool for Windows users. It can help users easily transfer data between iPhone and computer. You can preview and select the files you need before the transfer and it will not erase any existing data on iPhone.

1. Connect Android phone to computer > Find the files you need and drag them to a folder on computer.

2. Download, install and launch AOMEI FoneBackup > Connect iPhone to computer.

3. On the home interface, click Phone Transfer > Go to PC to iPhone and click Get Started.

4. Click Photos, Videos, Music or Contacts icon (if you want to transfer photos, please click Photos) > Click anywhere in the box to browse and select the data you exported before. Or you can simply drag the data to the box.

5. Finally, click Start Transfer to import data to iPhone.

Method 2. How to move data from Android to iOS wirelessly

You can use AirDrop-like apps like AOMEI FoneBackup for Android to transfer data from Android to iPhone after setup manually. It can help you transfer photos, videos and any other files.

AOMEI FoneBackup doesn't need any WiFi connection or consume cellular data. All moved files can be found in the Transfer Records. And it works well with all iOS devices, including iPhone 4 to iPhone 15, iPhone SE, iPad 8/Air 4, and also supports the latest iOS 17/Android 14.

Now you can scan the code below to download AOMEI FoneBackup on your iPhone and click the button to download it on your Android device. 

Step 1. Launch AOMEI FoneBackup on both your iPhone and Android, then allow the application to use WLAN. (Just turn on the Wi-Fi option, it doesn't require any Wi-Fi connection.)

Step 2. Create a connection

On your Android device: Go to Connect Device > Choose Connect to iOS to get the connection code.

On your iPhone: Go to Connect Device > Choose Connect to Android and use your iPhone to scan the code showing on Android > Tap Join to connect.

Step 3. Choose File Transfer on your source Android device > Choose files you need to airdrop > Click Send to begin > Tap Confirm on your iPhone to receive them.

Way 3. How to transfer data from Android to iPhone manually - iTunes

You can also use iTunes, the official data management tool provided by Apple to move data from Android to iOS manually. However, please note that it will erase the existing data on iPhone. For example, if you click Sync Songs, then it will sync songs from iTunes to iPhone but will delete all existing songs on the device.

1. Connect Android phone to computer and export the data you need.

2. Install the latest version of iTunes on PC.

3. Disconnect Android phone and Plug in iPhone > Click the Device icon when iTunes recognizes the device.

4. Choose Music, Movies, Photos option as per your needs, here we choose Photos.

5. Check Sync Photos > Choose the photos from the drop-down menu > Choose to sync all folders or selected folders > Click Apply.

The photos synced from iTunes will be stored in a separate album. These photos cannot be deleted directly on iPhone. You can uncheck photos in iTunes and sync again to delete them. This Can’t Delete Photos from iPhone guide will give you more info.

Method 4. Migrate data from Android to iPhone manually - mail services

Mail services like Google Gmail, Microsoft Exchange, Yahoo can help you transfer mail, contacts and calendars from Android to iPhone manually. Here we take Gmail as an example.

1. On Android phone: Go to Settings app > Tap Account & Sync or something like that > Choose your Gmail account or add your account > Tap Sync Contacts/Mail/Calendars > Tap Sync Now.

2. On Apple iPhone: Go to Settings app > Mail > Accounts > Add Accounts > Choose Google > Enter the email address and password and tap Next > Tap Save when your account is verified > Turn on the sync of Mail, Contacts, Calendars and tap Save.

Method 5. Export data from Android to iPhone manually - cloud storage services

Cloud storage services can also help you move data from Android to iOS manually. First upload files to the cloud on Android phone and then download the files from cloud on iPhone. You can transfer photos, videos, documents or any other files compatible with cloud storage services.

1. On Android phone: Download one of the cloud storage services like Google Drive > Log in with your account > Upload files to cloud.

2. On Apple iPhone: Download Google Drive app and log in > Locate the files you need > Tap the three-dots icon and choose to save the files to iPhone > You can choose to save the file directly and let an app open it.

Final words

That’s all about how to transfer data from Android to iPhone manually. You can use AOMEI FoneBackup or iTunes to transfer data via cable or use mail services, AirDrop-like apps or cloud storage services to transfer data wirelessly. All these tools are able to transfer data from Android to iPhone at any time.