How to Transfer Data from Android to iPhone Without Resetting

Don’t want to restart the setup process? This guide will show you how to transfer data from Android to iPhone without resetting.

By @Kathy Last Updated September 27, 2024
 

How to transfer data (pics, notes, etc) from an Android to an old iPhone without resetting?

So I was using the iPhone 14 for about two years before switching to the Samsung and after 7 months, I want to switch back to my old iPhone. Is there a way to transfer the data in my Android to my old iPhone without resetting it? i dont want to lose any data in my iPhone. Thank you.

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Can you transfer data from Android to iPhone without reset?

Move to iOS app can help you easily transfer data from Android to iPhone 15/16. However, this app would only work if your iPhone is new and you haven't done any setup. If you want to use this app to transfer data after setup, you have no choice but to erase your iPhone to restart the setup process, which means you will lose all existing data.

Can you transfer data from Android to iPhone without Move to iOS? Yes, you can. Move to iOS is not the only way for Android to iPhone transfer. You can rely on other tools to help you transfer data from Android to iPhone via USB cable or wirelessly. Just keep reading to see how to transfer data from Android to iPhone without resetting.

Method 1. Transfer data from Android to iPhone without resetting on PC for Free

If you have a computer at hand, you can use AOMEI FoneBackup for Windows, a professional iOS data transfer tool to transfer data from Android to iPhone without resetting. This tool can help you transfer photos, videos, and songs.

You can first export data from Android to computer and then let AOMEI FoneBackup help you import data to your iPhone.

 AOMEI FoneBackup will not erase any existing data on your device.

With a stable USB connection, you can quickly transfer data to your iPhone.

Click the download button to get AOMEI FoneBackup and see how to transfer data from Android to iPhone 15/16 without resetting.

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1. Run AOMEI FoneBackup > Connect your iPhone to computer via USB cable.

2. After AOMEI FoneBackup recognizes your iPhone, click Phone Transfer > Go to PC to iPhone and click Get Started.

3. Click the Photos, Videos, MusicContacts or Ringtones icon (Click Photos if you want to transfer photos) > Drag data to the box or click anywhere in the box to select data.

🌟Tip: You can click the Ringtones option to transfer ringtones from Android to iPhone, once the process is finished, you can easily find the ringtone in your iPhone Settings app and you can directly set it as your iPhone ringtone.

4. Click Start Transfer and that’s it.

🌟Tip: AOMEI FoneBackup also supports data transfer between iPhone and computer. If needed, you can go to iPhone to PC to transfer photos from iPhone 16 to PC.

Method 2. Airdrop data from Android to iPhone without reset - AOMEI FoneBackup

AirDrop can transfer data wirelessly between two iDevices, but unfortunately, it is not available on Android phones. The good news is that there are many other apps that are available for both Android and iOS, and the AOMEI FoneBackup for iOS can be the best choice to make it.

It 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 16, iPhone SE, iPad 10/Air 6, and also supports the latest iOS 18/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. Tap on Connect Device on Android > Go to Connect to iOS and use your iPhone to scan the code to create a connection.

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.

Method 3. Move data from Android without reset to iPhone - Google Drive

You can also take advantage of cloud storage services like Google Drive to transfer data from Android to iPhone without resetting. The whole process is kind of time-consuming, you should first upload files to the cloud on Android phone and then download files from the cloud to iPhone.

1. Upload data to cloud on Android phone: install the Google Drive app > log in to your account> upload the files you need.

2. Download data from cloud on iPhone: get Google Drive from the App Store and log in > find the files you uploaded before > save them to a place you prefer.

Method 4. Transfer data from Android to iPhone without reset - Email

If you want to transfer mail, contacts, calendars to your new iPhone, you can make it with email syncing. You can sync them with your email account on Android phone and then turn on the sync on iPhone to achieve the transfer. Below is an example to use Gmail to transfer data from Android to iPhone without resetting.

1. Sync data with Gmail on Android phone: go to Settings > Account & Sync to enable Gmail and sync features > tap Sync Now.

2. Turn on sync on iPhone: go to Settings > Mail > Accounts > tap Add Accounts > choose Gmail and enter your account and password > tap Next > turn on the sync and tap Save to confirm. (When you turn on the sync option, contacts and calendars on your iPhone will be synced to your Gmail account.)

Final words

That’s all about how to transfer data from Android to iPhone without resetting. If you have a computer at hand, you can use AOMEI FoneBackup to help you transfer data via USB cable. Otherwise, you can take advantage of AirDrop-like apps, cloud storage services or email sync to move data.