If you're switching from your old iPhone to Android (the most popular mobile system in the world), you'll want to take all of your data with you - especially your photo library which may contain countless precious memories. Show
There are loads of different ways to do this, so we've reviewed and tested numerous methods for you, and have compiled a list of the best ways to transfer photos from iPhone to Android for this guide. Quick jump to any of the methods reviewed:
1. Transferring from iPhone to Android using specific manufacturer appsAndroid devices come in all shapes and sizes from manufacturers like Samsung, Google, Xiaomi and Huawei. Many of these manufacturers supply an app for use with their devices to help users transfer data from their old device to their new device. Note that some of these apps only work when setting up a new Android device, so you may not be able to transfer bits and bobs after the device has already been set up. If using a manufacturer app, ensure that it will transfer your photos, as well as any other data you want to take with you from your iPhone. To safely save all your iPhone content to your computer first, we recommend using TouchCopy. Let's take a look at a couple of manufacturer transfer apps below: 1.1 Samsung Smart SwitchSamsung have created their 'Smart Switch' app which allows users to easily copy content from their old device to their new Samsung Galaxy device (this only works for Samsung Galaxy devices, and Smart Switch is usually preinstalled on newer Galaxy models). With Smart Switch, you can transfer data from iPhone to Samsung Galaxy directly via USB cable or Wi-Fi, or restore an iPhone backup from your computer to the Galaxy. You'll have the choice to transfer everything, or select content like Images, Videos, Audio, Messages... Check out Samsung's page for more information about how to transfer data from iPhone to Samsung Galaxy with Smart Switch. 1.2 Huawei Phone CloneIf you're switching from iPhone to a Huawei phone, you can use the Phone Clone app by Huawei. This app works very similarly to Smart Switch above; however, it only has the option to connect the devices by Wi-Fi. Additionally, this method requires you to install the Phone Clone app on both your iPhone and your Huawei Android phone (the app may come pre-installed on the Huawei device). Phone Clone can only transfer Contacts, Photos, Videos, Calendar from iPhone to Huawei - so make sure you back up your other iPhone content if you want to keep it! During the Phone Clone setup in the app, you can choose to allow access to only the photos you want Phone Clone to transfer, or allow access to all. Transferring photos in this way will not overwrite any images already on your Huawei device. Summary (Manufacturer apps):✔ Free and easy data migration 2. Transfer iPhone photos and more from iPhone to PC the smart wayTo take total control over exactly what photos you wish to transfer, we would recommend using TouchCopy. You can view all the photos on your iPhone from your computer, then choose to transfer them all, or select only certain photos to transfer! TouchCopy is a fantastic tool which allows you to access all your iPhone content from your computer. You can then selectively pick whatever iPhone content you want to save to your computer for easy access (we'll also cover how to then transfer photos from computer to Android). TouchCopy can not only save Photos, but also Messages, Contacts, Call Logs, Music and more! We've also tested alternative ways to transfer photos from phone to computer, so to copy photos from iPhone or Android to your computer, check it out! Let's take a look at how to save iPhone photos to computer using TouchCopy:
More info on TouchCopy Download TouchCopy Free Demo Transferring photos from computer to Android:Once your iPhone photos are saved to your computer, you can then copy them onto your Android phone if you wish. On Windows PC, open File Explorer and locate your saved iPhone photos. Select all the photos, then right-click > Copy. Next, connect your Android device, then select it in File Explorer. Here, navigate to the folder where your photos are stored (this can vary from device to device, but usually in a Media/Images/DCIM folder). You can then right-click > Paste your copied iPhone photos into the Android folder! On Mac, the difference is that in order to connect your Android, you'll need to use the free Android File Transfer app. After installing the app, you'll be able to connect with your Android device and manage its files just like you saw in File Explorer above. Summary (TouchCopy):✔ iPhone to PC or Mac transfer 3. Drag and Drop photos using USB cables & your PCDrag and Drop is perhaps the oldest and most common way to copy data from place to place. For a direct transfer, connect both your iPhone and your Android device to your PC using the relevant USB cables. In File Explorer, select your iPhone > Internal Storage > DCIM. Here you can select the photos you wish to transfer, then drag and drop them into a second File Explorer window showing the folder in which your Android photos are stored. Some people report issues while trying this drag-and-drop method. If you have trouble, try dragging your iPhone photos to your Desktop first, then drag from the Desktop to the Android. Alternatively, you may prefer to use TouchCopy to more efficiently import photos and more from iPhone to PC. Summary (Drag and Drop):✔ USB wired transfer 4. Share photos between iPhone and Android using cloud servicesFor a more modern method of file transfer, you may wish to consider cloud services. There are many cloud services around, and they are a fantastic way of accessing your files from any device, wherever you are, as long as you're connected to the internet. If you're not already aware of how this works, you are essentially storing your files on a server which you can access using the web. This can save storage space on your own devices, however if you run out of a cloud service's free storage, you'll need to pay a subscription if you want more space. Let's take a look at how to transfer photos from iPhone to Android using some popular cloud solutions (Google Photos, Google One, Google Drive, iCloud). 4.1 Google Photos:If you're switching from iPhone to Android, the Google ecosystem will become your new norm, as all the common apps come pre-installed on new Android devices. We'll cover 3 Google cloud platforms in this guide, each with its own pros and cons with transferring photos in mind. You'll get 15GB of free storage shared between these apps, with an option to pay a subscription for more space. If you simply want to transfer all your photos (and no other content) from iPhone to Android, it's most efficient to use Google Photos. When setting up Google Photos, you'll sync your entire iPhone photo library with the cloud automatically. Here's how it's done:
4.2 Switching from iPhone to Android using Google OneIf you are looking for a more complete switch from an iPhone to a new Android, there's a better way than Google Photos above. Using Google's new 'Google One' ecosystem, you can easily back up Photos & Videos as well as Contacts and Calendars, and access them on your new Android device. Don't lose your other data! To save other content like Music, Messages, Call History, Notes and more, use TouchCopy.
4.3 Google Drive:Google Drive is the Google app which gives you the most control over exactly what you upload to your cloud space. Although for this reason, it can be very slow to select a large number of photos to upload, compared to automatically uploading a complete library of photos when using Google Photos or Google One. Note that you'll also need to manually download the photos onto your Android device if you wish to store them in your Android photos app rather than leaving them in Google Drive.
4.4 iCloud:If you prefer iCloud, or already have your photos stored in iCloud, this could be the best option for you. You can't get an iCloud app on Android, but you can access your iCloud account and storage from your internet browser on Android! Here's how it's done:
OtherThere are many, many more cloud services you can use to achieve the same results as the solutions above. A couple more popular ones of note are OneDrive and Dropbox. If you want to use such a platform, you can do so in much the same way as Google/iCloud. Simply get the relevant app on both iPhone and Android, upload your iPhone photos, then access them on your Android device. Summary (Cloud services):✔ Wireless sharing 5. Send photos from iPhone to Android via Messaging or EmailYou can of course send photos to another device or contact using messaging services. Unfortunately, you may incur costs if you send photos as standard MMS messages, as such messages are usually not included in a mobile plan. However, you can send photos free using apps like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger where messages are sent using an internet connection. Sending messages in this way is limited twofold: You can only send a few photos at a time; and it may appear that the iPhone is sending blurry pictures to the Android, but this is a result of the images being compressed to meet messaging file size limits. You can also send photos to yourself or another contact via email. This is certainly more convenient than sending a few pictures at a time in messages, however, there are still file size limits applied depending on the email client. For example, Gmail imposes a 25MB limit on attachments sent in a single email. Regardless of these drawbacks, if you only need to send a handful of photos, this method is certainly a quick and easy one to use! Summary (Messaging or Email):✔ Quick and Easy ConclusionAs you can see, there are many different ways to transfer photos from iPhone to Android. We've handpicked the best ones for you in this guide, so you can choose the best method to meet your needs. For example...
If you still have queries, you may find your answers in our FAQs below. Other FAQs about transferring photos from iPhone to AndroidCan I transfer photos from iPhone to Android via Bluetooth?No, you cannot transfer photos from iPhone to Android using Bluetooth. Although both iPhone and Android can make use of Bluetooth technology, it is not possible to transfer files between the different operating systems via Bluetooth. Is there a way to AirDrop to Android?You can only use Apple's AirDrop feature with Apple iOS devices - not Android devices. However, there's an app called AirDroid which allows you to wirelessly transfer files (including photos) between devices much like AirDrop does. Why is my iPhone sending blurry pictures to Android?This can be caused by compression of the original photos from the iPhone. Photos sent by message can be automatically compressed in order to meet file size limitations imposed by the provider. Alternatively, depending on settings, some cloud services may save photos you upload from iPhone in reduced quality/resolution to save space in your cloud storage. Why can't I send pictures to an Android from iPhone?Restart iMessage on your iPhone
To begin, you need to go to the Message menu in the Settings app on your iPhone. Now, deactivate the iMessage app for 30 seconds on your iPhone. To restart it, simply activate it and open the iMessage app which will, in turn, fix the iPhone can't send pictures to Android issue.
How do I send pictures from my iPhone to my Android WiConnect the iPhone and Android to the same Wi-Fi network.
Another Wi-Fi option for sending photos is Snapdrop, which also works like Bluetooth and AirDrop over Wi-Fi. Make sure both devices are signed in to the same wireless network before you begin.
How do I share photos from iPhone to Samsung?Connect the two phones using the iOS phone's lightning cable and a USB-OTG adapter. If you're adding a new trusted device, you'll have to tap Trust, then you may have to enter your phone's unlock code to confirm the trust. Tap Next on the Galaxy phone. Select the content you want to transfer, and then tap Transfer.
Can I Bluetooth photos from iPhone to Android?No, you cannot transfer photos from iPhone to Android using Bluetooth technology. The iPhone may have built-in Bluetooth technology, but its operating system restricts its wireless file transfer capabilities.
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