Effortlessly Move Photos from Android to iPhone

Using the “Move to iOS” app during the iPhone setup process allows you to easily transfer photos from your Android device. First, download the Move to iOS app on your Android device and grant the necessary permissions for it to work properly.

Go back to your iPhone and follow the setup process until you can select “Move Data from Android.” This will give you a six-digit code to enter in the “Move to iOS” app on your Android device.

Enter the six-digit code in the app and you’ll see a handful of things you can transfer to your iPhone. For photos, select “Camera Roll” and tap “Continue.”

Transfer Photos from Android to iPhone Wirelessly

Sign in to your Apple ID on your Android device’s browser at icloud.com. Surprisingly, iCloud can be used as a secondary method to sync photos from Android to iPhone, even though the “Move to iOS” app can only be used during the initial setup process and works wirelessly.

Next, tap the grid icon in the top right and select “Photos.”

You can choose to upload photos to the library or specific albums. Tap “Upload” at the bottom of the “Library” tab, or go to “Albums” and tap “Add” inside an album.

The image browser will open and you can select all the photos you’d like to upload to iCloud. Tap “Done” when you’re ready.

Your photos will be seamlessly synced to your iCloud account and appear in the “Photos” app on your iPhone with this method! However, it may not be the most efficient option for transferring large quantities of photos and requires sufficient iCloud storage, which can come at a cost.

Transfer Photos from Android to iPhone With a Computer

Transferring photos from Android to iPhone doesn't require a computer, but it's still an option if that's what you prefer. The process is simple and involves dragging and dropping.

To begin, connect your Android device to your Mac or Windows computer using a USB cable. Mac users will need to download and install the Android File Transfer app. Your Android device stores photos and videos in the DCIM > Camera folder.

Next, select photos and videos to transfer to the iPhone and drag them to a folder outside of the Android device.

Simply connect your iPhone to your computer and transfer your photos and videos with iTunes. You can find them in the “Albums” tab of your iPhone’s Photos app. While this might not be the most user-friendly option, it’s great for transferring a large amount of content.

Using iCloud storage is the simplest way to transfer photos from an iPhone to an Android device. To get started, ensure that “iCloud Photos” is turned on by going to Settings > Photos on your iPhone.

Next, head over to icloud.com in a browser on your Android device and sign in with the Apple ID for your iPhone.

Tap the grid icon in the top right and select “Photos.”

Tap “Select” in the top right and choose all the photos and videos you’d like to have on your Android device.

When you’re done selecting photos and videos, tap the three-dot menu icon in the bottom right and select “Download.”