How to transfer data from an iPhone or iPad to a new Galaxy device with Smart Switch

Last Update date : Apr 14. 2026

You can transfer your data from an iPhone or iPad to a Galaxy device using Smart Switch during setup.
This allows you to move contacts, apps, media, and settings quickly using a cable or iCloud.  

View of phone set up screen with options to choose either Galaxy and Android or iPhone and iPad.

Step 1: Connect

Connect your Galaxy device to your iPhone or iPad using a USB-C to Lightning cable, then tap Trust on your iOS device when prompted.

View of Smart Switch screens with prompts to connect iPhone or iPad using a USB-C-Lightning

Step 2: Select

Select the data you want to transfer, then tap Transfer.

View of Smart Switch list of selectable data options, to transfer.

Step 3: Import

Keep the devices connected while Smart Switch imports the data and completes the setup.

View of Smart Switch process with Transferring data from your old phone and Getting your phone ready screens.

Step 4: Transfer more

To transfer additional data, tap Get your iCloud data, sign in, and tap Import.

Please note:

  • You can also transfer data from iCloud by signing into your account and selecting the content to import.
  • Some apps will be replaced with Android alternatives if exact matches are not available.  

How to transfer display, keyboard, and navigation settings

View of organise your phone set up process with options to transfer home screen and apps. View of organise your phone set up process with options to transfer home screen and apps.

Step 1. Select the options to organise your phone, then tap Next.

View of how to get around set up process with option to transfer swipe gestures and on the screen buttons. View of how to get around set up process with option to transfer swipe gestures and on the screen buttons.

Step 2. Select navigation preferences, then tap Next.

View of choose your keyboard layout set up process. View of choose your keyboard layout set up process.

Step 3. Select keyboard settings, then tap Next to complete the setup.

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