Switching from Android to iPhone? Learn how to transfer music from Android to iPhone. It is indeed a daunting task to transfer all your data and files from Android to iPhone. The first hindrance is the speed which is too slow. If you use a computer to copy the files in the traditional way, i.e. by copying the files first into the computer and then copying them again into the new device, it will take ages for everything to get transferred to your new iPhone. There is, however, a simple solution.
You need to download and install the app dr.fone – Switch. This app makes the transfer process faster and smoother than any other method. All you need is one click to transfer all your files, including photos, videos, ebooks, documents, music, etc. – from Android to iPhone.
The dr.fone – Switch app enables data and file transfer across devices. Learn how to use this app to transfer music from Android to iPhone. So if you are using an iPad and want your files to be transferred there, this app will get the job done easily. You can also do the reverse transfer, i.e. from an iOS-based device to an Android device, using this app.
How to Transfer Music from Android to iPhone
Below are the steps you need to follow to transfer files from Android to iPhone:
- Download and install the dr.fone – Switch app from the App Store on your iPhone.
- Open the app and select the “Switch” option.
- Connect both your old Android device and your iPhone to a computer.
- A window will open up with the complete list of files that can be transferred. Select the files you want to be transferred and click on the “Start Transfer” option.
- The data transfer process should start immediately. A dialog box will appear and show you the progress of the transfer as it happens.
Transferring files to the newer iPhone models
If you are using any of the latest models of the iPhone, like the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus onwards, the transfer process is easier and smoother. Apple has complete guidelines in place to transfer data from Android devices to new iPhones. Visit the official Apple website for full instructions. Broadly, here is what you need to know about transferring files from Android to iPhone:
1. Phonebook & Email
Syncing your contact list and email is the easiest. If you use Gmail, simply add all your contacts to your account on your old device. In the new iPhone, simply sign in with your credentials and sync all your emails and contacts. They will automatically be loaded into your iPhone.
Follow the same steps if you use any other email services like Yahoo, Outlook, Microsoft, AOL, etc. If an email service does not allow syncing of your contact list, use a free app like Copy My Data which is available both on the Google Play Store and the App Store alike.
2. Gallery
The best way to transfer your photos and videos into your new iPhone is to use a cloud service. If you are using Google Photos, all you need to do is install it on your iPhone and log in with your credentials. You will be able to access all your photos and videos there.
Alternatively, you can use any other cloud storage app like Dropbox, Flickr, or even Google Drive. If you want a premium experience, you can use the paid app PhotoSync, available on both Android and iOS.
You can also simply copy your photos and videos using a computer:
- Download and install the app Android File Transfer.
- On the app, go to Transfer > DCIM > Camera.
- Make a new folder on your computer.
- Select the photos you want to copy, drag, and drop them into the new folder.
- Plug your iPhone to the same computer.
- Open iTunes, choose your iPhone and click on “Photos”
- Check the “Sync Photos from” option and choose the folder on your computer where you saved the photos.
3. Music
It is fairly easier to transfer music from Android to iPhone. Your music does not need any elaborate transfer process if you are using a music streaming app like Spotify or Google Music. Simply download the same app from the App Store and install it on your iPhone and log in with your credentials. All your music and playlists will be synced automatically.
To transfer music files, download and install the Android File Transfer app. Choose “Music” on the app and follow the same steps as in the case of transferring photos above, and copy all your music files into your computer. Then connect your iPhone to the computer and transfer them.
4. Documents, ebooks & PDFs
As in the case of music and photos, if you are using an ebook reading app like Kindle, Nook, or Google Play Books, when you install and log in to the same apps on your iPhone, all your data will be automatically synced. Your reading library and progress will remain the same, and you can simply continue from where you left off on your new iPhone. If you use Google Docs, all your files will be saved on the cloud and will appear on your iPhone as well.
To physically transfer documents, downloaded ebooks and PDF files, use the same process as in the case of photos and music above. Use the Android File Transfer app, select “Documents” and use a computer to drag and copy them into your iPhone. Use the iTunes app, go to Books > Sync Books, and follow the instructions on the screen.
