How to Transfer Data from iPhone to Samsung With Ease

Have switched from iPhone to Samsung but have no idea how to transfer data from iPhone to Samsung? In this article, you can get several methods to move data from iPhone to Samsung with ease. Follow and keep reading this article to learn more.

Author Avatar Joy Taylor Last Updated: Oct. 12, 2023
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As one of the most well-known phone brands, Samsung is always leading the development of Android devices. For example, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G and Note20 Ultra 5G, etc. devices are equipped with shiny design, well-qualified camera, and other features.

Sometimes, we may switch our phones due to phones broken or just want to try some other brands. However, we have to admit that it is indeed a bothering issue to transfer the contents from one device to the other device when we switch phones from iPhone to Android or Android to iPhone.

If you just switched from iPhone to Samsung and want to find ways to transfer data from iPhone to Samsung, luckily, you can find the methods available to solve the issue in this article. Just keep reading to get these methods!

Transfer Contents From iPhone to Samsung via iCloud

For iOS users, iCloud is a very convenient and secure tool. It backs up all the data on your iPhone, so when we switch to a new phone, transferring that data via iCloud is the first thing to consider. But it’s worth noting that this method still requires the assistance of a Samsung smart switch. So let’s take a look at how to use it to transfer data between iPhone and Samsung wirelessly.

  1. Head to Settings app > click the name banner > choose iCloud > enable iCloud backup > wait until the backup process is finished.
  2. Run Samsung Smart Switch on your Samsung > look through the privacy alarm, then click Agree > then click Start option.
  3. You can view Bring your data to your new phone interface > click Receive data option on the screen > choose Wireless option from the Get Connected interface.
  4. Please choose iPhone/iPad option when the Samsung device reminds you to choose what’s your old device > enter your iCloud account and password to log in > enter the code that pops up on your iPhone to Samsung > click OK.
  5. Select the data you want to move > click Import option to start transferring the data from iPhone to Samsung until the Done page shows.
Move Data Wirelessly

Move Data Wirelessly

Move Data from iPhone to Samsung via Smart Switch

When we are using USB to transfer files from iPhone to Samsung, we also need the assistance of Samsung Smart Switch. Moreover, this way requires some other tools, like iOS USB cable and USB to USB adapter (OTG cable) so as to connect the iPhone and Samsung device.

Step 1. Run Samsung Smart Switch on your Samsung device > click the Start button on the app’s welcome interface > choose the USB cable transfer option > use the USB cable and adapter to connect iPhone to Samsung.

Move Data to Samsung via USB Cable

Move Data to Samsung via USB Cable

Step 2. After connected iPhone to Samsung, please click the Trust option on your iPhone to enable Samsung to transfer data from your iPhone to Samsung > click Next.

Step 3. You can choose the contents you prefer to transfer > finally, click the Transfer option to start the data transfer journey.

Transfer Data From iPhone to Samsung via A Transfer Tool

If you don’t have a suitable USB cable to connect your iPhone device and Samsung phone, you can turn to an iPhone to Samsung data transfer tool. Some transfer tools are quite perfect nowadays. Among all the software, we highly recommend DroidKit – Android Phone Toolkit.

With DroidKit, you can easily transfer all data from iPhone to Samsung. Not only that, as a comprehensive android management and recovery software, DroidKit can also help you recover accidentally lost data, remove screen lock, bypass Google account lock, etc.

Of course, even if you are not a Samsung user or you own more than one kind of Android device from Samsung, you can easily implement the idea of transferring data from iPhone to Android. Because we support most of the Android brands on the market.

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Free Download

* 100% Clean & Safe

Free Download* 100% Clean & Safe

Now you can get DroidKit for free and follow the steps below to see how to transfer data from iPhone to Samsung with simple clicks.

Step 1. Launch DroidKit on your computer. Click the Data Manager option. Then, choose Android Mover mode.

Choose Android Mover

Choose Android Mover

Step 2. You need to select the iPhone to Android mode to continue.

Choose iPhone to Android

Choose iPhone to Android

Step 3. Now connect your iPhone and Samsung to the computer and click the Migrate Now button.

Click on Migrate Now

Click on Migrate Now

Step 4. You can choose any data you like to transfer and also you can transfer all data by selecting all. And then click Next to start transferring.

Select Data to Transfer

Select Data to Transfer

Step 5. Please wait for a while until the transfer process is completed.

Data Transferred Successfully

Data Transferred Successfully

Transfer Data from iPhone to Samsung via iTunes Backup

iTunes and iCloud are extremely important for Apple users to backup or restore their data, which also are the essential tools for moving data from iPhone to Samsung. Of course, you also need to use Samsung Smart Switch as an assistant when using iTunes or iCloud to transfer data between devices. Here, I’d like to brief you on how to move data from iPhone to Samsung via iTunes backup.

Step 1. Backup iPhone with iTunes.

You can refer to how to backup and restore iPhone/iPad with iTunes to learn detailed steps to backup iPhone.

Step 2. Download and install the latest Samsung Smart Switch on PC.

Please go to Samsung’s official website to download the Samsung Smart Switch.

Step 3. Move data from iPhone to Samsung via iTunes backup on PC.

Run Samsung Smart Switch on PC > connect your Samsung device to PC > Choose the Restore option > click More Backup option > choose iTunes backup data from the drop-down list of Select a backup to restore > click Restore Now to start transferring data from iTunes backup to Samsung device.

The Bottom Line

Samsung Smart Switch is the key tool for successfully transferring data from iPhone to Samsung. With it, you are able to move contents from iPhone to Samsung wirelessly, via USB cable or iTunes backup at ease. If you prefer a simpler way to transfer data between devices, DroidKit will be your best choice. Anyway, you can find out the most suitable method as per your needs!

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Senior writer of the iMobie team as well as an Apple fan, love to help more users solve various types of iOS & Android-related issues.

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