The transition from Android to iPhone 11 is an exciting step, but data transfer often turns into a headache pain. Especially if you don’t have a computer at hand, and you need to save important photos, contacts and chats. Fortunately, they offer several migration methods without a PC - from the official application to cloud services like Apple and Google offer several migration methods without a PC - from the official application Move to iOS to cloud services like Google Drive or iCloud. In this article we will look at 5 working methodstheir pros, cons and nuances that will help avoid data loss.

The main problem with such a transfer is iPhone 11 does not support direct file transfer via Bluetooth or NFC from Android devices, unlike modern models s AirDrop. Therefore, you will have to use workarounds: cloud storage, specialized applications, or even temporary SIM cards for contacts. We tested each method on real devices (including Samsung Galaxy S22 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 10and identified the optimal scenarios for different types of data.

Important: if you already configured iPhone 11 as new, some methods (for example, Move to iOS) will require a factory reset. More about this in the corresponding section. Now let's move on to practice.

1. Official method: Move to iOS application from Apple

The most reliable method from itself Apple is a utility Move to iOSthat transfers contacts, messages, photos, videos, email accounts and even some settings. It works only when setting up the iPhone for the first time (if the device is already configured, you will have to reset it).

How it works:

  1. On Android download Move to iOS from Google Play.
  2. When setting up iPhone 11 at the stage "Applications and data" select "Transfer data from Android».
  3. To Android open the application, enter the code that appears on iPhone the code and connect to the temporary Wi-Fi network.
  4. Select data to transfer and wait for completion (may take up to 1 hour with a large volume).

  • ✅ Pros: transfers almost everything (except applications and music from Google Play), free, without cloud intermediaries.
  • ❌ Cons: requires a reset iPhoneif it is already configured; does not work with data from some instant messengers (for example, Viber).
  • ⚠️ Limitations: maximum volume is about 100 GB (depending on the free space on the iPhone).

Charge of both phones > 50%

Connect to Wi-Fi (not mobile data!)

Free space on iPhone 11 (at least 20% more than the amount of transferred data)

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Important nuance: If the transfer is interrupted, the process will have to start again To avoid. errors do not switch between applications on Android during the transfer and do not exit from Move to iOS to iPhone.

What what to do if Move to iOS does not find iPhone?

1. Reboot both devices.

2. Make sure that the power saving mode is disabled on Android (it may block background data transfer).

3. Check that both phones are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (even if the iPhone creates its own hotspot).

4. If you are using Dual-SIM on Android, temporarily disable the second SIM card - it may interfere with the creation of a direct connection.

2. Transfer via Google Drive: a universal cloud method

If iPhone 11 is already configured or Move to iOS did not cope with the task, Google Drive will be an excellent alternative. This method is suitable for photos, videos, contacts and calendars, but does not transfer messages or applications.

Instructions:

  1. On Android open Google Drive → click "+» → «Backup copying».
  2. Select data (contacts, photos, videos) and start copying. The amount of free storage is 15 GB.
  3. On iPhone 11 install Google Drive from App Store and log into the same account.
  4. Download the necessary files or synchronize contacts via Settings → Contacts → Accounts → Add Google account.

Data type Transferable? Restrictions
Photo/video ✅ Yes Max. 15 GB (or Google One tariff plan)
Contact ✅ Yes Only when synchronizing with a Google account
Messages (SMS/MMS) ❌ No —
Applications ❌ No Only lists of installed ones (without data)

Transfer speed depends on the Internet connection. When connected to Wi-Fi, 10GB of data is copied in about 30-60 minutes. If you use mobile data, monitor the traffic - Google Drive can “eat up” several gigabytes.

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3. Transferring contacts via SIM card (for small lists)

If you have few contacts (up to 200-300) and do not have access to Wi-Fi, you can use SIM card as temporary storage. The method is outdated, but works on all devices.

Step-by-step guide:

  1. On Android open Contact → Settings (or Manage contacts).
  2. Select "Import/Export» → «Export to SIM card».
  3. Transfer SIM in iPhone 11, go to Settings → Contacts → Import SIM contacts.

⚠️ Attention: The SIM card stores only names and phone numbers of contacts, email addresses and additional fields (for example, birthday) will not be savedAlso. Please note that a limited number of records can fit on one SIM (usually up to 250).
  • ✅ Pros: Does not require internet, works on any device.
  • ❌ Cons: limited amount of data, manual labor.
  • 💡 Tip: if there are a lot of contacts, divide them into groups and export in parts.

4. Transferring photos and videos via Telegram or WhatsApp

To transfer multimedia (photos, videos, documents), you can use instant messengers - Telegram or WhatsApp. The method is suitable for small volumes (up to 2–4 GB), as it has file size restrictions.

How to do it:

  1. On Android create a chat with yourself in Telegram (or use "Favorites" in WhatsApp).
  2. Send files to yourself (in Telegram limit - 2 GB per file, in WhatsApp - 100 MB).
  3. On iPhone 11 log in to the same messenger account and download the files.

⚠️ Attention: WhatsApp compresses photos and videos, which degrades the quality. For original files, it is better to use Telegram (enable "Send without compression" in the sending settings).
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If you need to transfer a lot of photos, archive them in ZIP on Android (for example, through the app RAR), and then send the archive to yourself in Telegram. This will save time and traffic.

Messenger Max. file size Compression Speed
Telegram 2 GB No (if sent as a file) Fast
WhatsApp 100 MB Yes (default) Slower

5. Alternative applications: Send Anywhere, SHAREit

If standard methods are not suitable, third-party applications for transferring files via Wi-Fi Direct will come to the rescue. The most popular are Send Anywhere i SHAREit. They work without the Internet, creating a direct network between devices.

Instructions for Send Anywhere:

  1. Install the application on both devices (App Store and Google Play).
  2. On Android select files and click "Send».
  3. A 6-digit code will be generated or QR code.
  4. On iPhone 11 enter the code or scan the QR and the transfer will begin.

  • ✅ Pros: high speed (up to 10-20 MB/s), no restrictions on file type.
  • ❌ Cons: sometimes requires several attempts to connect; advertising in the free version.
  • 🔄 Alternative: Xender or Feem (similar functionality).
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Applications like Send Anywhere are ideal for transferring large files (for example, 4K videos), but are not suitable for system data (contacts, messages, settings).

Common errors and how to avoid them

Even with detailed instructions, users encounter problems Here TOP-5 errors and their solutions:

  1. Move to iOS does not see iPhone:
    • Disable Modem mode on Android.
    • Make sure that on iPhone enabled Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
    • Restart both devices.
  2. Google Drive does not sync contacts:
    • Check that the contacts are saved in your account Googleand not on the device.
    • On iPhone enable synchronization in Settings → Contacts → Accounts → Google.
  • Photos in Telegram have been compressed:
    • Before sending, click "File" instead of "Photo».
    • Use Save to Files on iPhoneto save the originals.

    If all else fails: try to transfer the data in parts (for example, first contacts via SIM, then photos via Google Photo, and messages through specialized applications like Backuptrans).

    ⚠️ Attention: If you use iCloud for backup, please note that 5 GB free places run out quickly. Before transferring, clear unnecessary backups to Settings → [Your name] → iCloud → Storage management.
    Can I transfer applications from Android to iPhone 11?

    No, direct transfer of applications is not possible, since iOS and Android use different formats (.apk vs .ipaHowever, you can:

    • Install similar applications. from App Store (for example, WhatsApp, Instagram).
    • Transfer application data (for example, game saves) through accounts Google Play Games or Facebook.
    How to transfer music from Android to iPhone 11?

    Methods depend on the source music:

    • Local files: download them to Google Drive or Dropboxthen download to iPhone and import to Apple Music.
    • Spotify/YouTube Music: just install the application on iPhone and log into your account - playlists are synchronized automatically.
    • Apple Music: if you previously used Androidinstall Apple Music on your old device and synchronize the library.
    Why Move to iOS is interrupted on middle?

    Frequent reasons:

    • Weak Wi-Fi signal (move closer to the router).
    • Low battery (connect both devices to charger).
    • Background processes on Android (close all applications before transferring).
    • Incompatibility of versions (update Move to iOS and iOS to the latest version).

    If the error persists, try transferring the data in parts (for example, first contacts, then photos).

    Is it possible to transfer call history from Android to iPhone?

    Unfortunately there is no direct way. Call history is not synchronized via Google or iCloud. Alternatives: No direct way data-i="289">(export the history to a file and send it to

    • Take screenshots of your call list on Android and save them in Google Photos.
    • Use third party apps like Call Logs Backup & Restore (export the history to a file and send it to iPhone).
    How to transfer notes from Google Keep to iPhone?

    Two options:

    1. Via Google Keep: install the application on iPhone and log into the same account - notes are synchronized automatically.
    2. Export to Apple Notes:
      1. To Android export notes from Google Keep to .txt or .html.
      2. Send files to iPhone (for example, via Telegram).
      3. Copy the text and paste into the application Notes.