The transition from iPhone 7 to a smartphone Android is not only a change of operating system, but also the need to transfer all important data: contacts, photos, messages and applications. Many users encounter difficulties synchronizing devices from different ecosystems, especially if we are talking about the 2016 model. Unlike modern ones, where Apple offers built-in migration tools, owners have to use workarounds. In this article we will look at synchronization, including cloud services, wired connections and specialized applications. We will pay special attention to the nuances associated with the outdated version (maximum supported for iPhone, where Apple offers built-in migration tools, owners iPhone 7 you have to use workarounds.

In this article we will look at 7 proven methods synchronization, including cloud services, wired connections and specialized applications. We will pay special attention to the nuances associated with the outdated version iOS (maximum supported for iPhone 7 — iOS 15.8.1), and explain how to bypass Apple restrictions. You will learn which data can be transferred completely and which will require manual processing.

Synchronization between iOS and Android has always been a challenge due to the closedness of the Apple ecosystem. However, with the right approach, the process takes no more than 30–60 minutes. The main thing is to prepare both devices in advance and choose the best method depending on the type of data. For example, Contacts and Calendars the easiest way to transfer is through Google Account, and Photos through Google Photos or a physical cable. For messages and notes, you will need third-party tools like Move to iOS (yes, it works in the opposite direction!) or Dr.Fone.

📊 Which synchronization method do you prefer?
Cloud services
Wired connection
Specialized applications
Manual transfer

1. Preparing devices before synchronization

Before you start transferring data, make sure that both devices are ready for the process. On iPhone 7 check the following:

  • 🔋 Battery charge is at least 50% (synchronization may take a long time).
  • 📶 Stable Wi-Fi connection (for cloud methods).
  • 🔄 Update to the latest supported version iOS 15.8.1 (check in Settings → General → Software update).
  • 🔓 Disable Find My iPhone (Settings → [Your name] → Find iPhone), otherwise some methods will not work.

On the device Android execute:

  • 📱 Make sure that the version Android is not lower than 8.0 (for compatibility with most tools).
  • 📁 Free up enough space for transferred data (photos and videos take up the most).
  • 🔑 Log in to your Google Account (it will be needed to synchronize contacts and calendars).
⚠️ Attention: If iPhone 7 two-factor is enabled authentication for Apple ID, prepare backup access codes. Some data transfer applications (for example, Dr.Fone) require temporary disabling of 2FA.

We also recommend backing up your data to iPhone via iTunes or iCloud. This will protect your information in the event of a failure. To make a reservation via iCloud go to Settings → [Your name] → iCloud → iCloud Backup and click Create a backup. Please note that this will require free space in iCloud (only 5 GB is available for free).

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If you If you plan to transfer music, check in advance which tracks are downloaded locally to iPhone 7. Songs purchased from iTunescan be re-downloaded from Android via the Apple Musicapp, but this will require a valid subscription.

2. Transferring contacts and calendars via Google Account

This is the most reliable way to synchronize contacts, calendars and notes between iPhone 7 and Android. Apple allows you to export this data in .vcf (for contacts) and .ics (for calendars) formats, which are then imported into Google.

Step 1. Export contacts from iPhone:

  1. Open a browser on your computer and go to iCloud.com.
  2. Log in to your Apple ID and select the section Contact.
  3. Click ⚙️ → Export vCard (file will be saved in format .vcf).

Step 2. Import contacts to Google:

  1. Go to Google Contacts.
  2. Click Import → Select file and load the saved one .vcf.
  3. After import, contacts are automatically synchronized with yours Androiddevice.

For calendars the process is similar:

  1. In iCloud select section Calendar.
  2. Click on the desired calendar → ⚙️ → General calendar.
  3. Copy the link to .icsfile and import it in Google Calendar (Settings → Import and export).
⚠️ Attention: If you have more than 3,000 contacts, split the export into several files. Google Contacts may not process large ones correctly .vcf-files.

Back up contacts to iCloud

Export contacts to .vcf

Check free space in Google Account

Import contacts to Google Contacts

Synchronize Android device with Google Account-->

3. Synchronizing photos and videos

Photos and videos take up the most space, so to transfer them it is better to use cloud services or direct connection via cable. Let's consider both options.

Method 1. Google Photos (recommended)

  • 📱 Install the application Google Photos to iPhone 7 from App Store.
  • 🔗 Log in to your Google Account and turn on Backup and synchronization.
  • 📤 Wait for the download to complete (may take several hours if there is a large amount of data).
  • 📥 On Android install Google Photos and log in to the same account - all media files will be available.

Method 2. Wired connection (for large volumes)

  1. Connect iPhone 7 to the computer via Lightning cable.
  2. On the computer with Windows open Explorer and find the device in the section This computer.
  3. Go to the folder Internal Storage → DCIM and copy the photos to your PC.
  4. Connect Androiddevice and transfer the files to the folder Pictures or DCIM.

For Mac Additional software will be required, for example Android File Transfer, since macOS does not support direct file transfer to Android without intermediaries.

Method Speed Limitations Suitable for
Google Photos Medium (depending on the Internet) Free storage limit (15 GB) Photos and videos up to 1080p
Wired connection High Requires a computer Large volumes (100+ GB)
iCloud + computer Low You need to download files from iCloud to PC Backups

If you have Optimize Storage turned on in iCloud, full-resolution photos may not be available on your device. Before transferring, disable it in Settings → Photos → iPhone storage optimization and wait for the originals to load.

4. Transferring messages (SMS, iMessage, WhatsApp)

Messages are one of the most difficult data to transfer between iOS and Android. Standard Apple tools do not support SMS export, so you will have to use third-party solutions.

Method 1. Move to iOS application (reverse transfer)

  • 📲 Install Move to iOS to Android from Google Play.
  • 🔄 On iPhone 7 reset the settings (Settings → General → Transfer or reset → Erase content and settings).
  • 📱 When setting iPhone as new select Transferring data from Android and follow the instructions.
  • 🔄 After the transfer, the data will be on iPhone, but they can be exported back via iCloud or iMazing.

Method 2. Dr.Fone - Phone Transfer (paid, but reliable)

  • 💻 Install Dr.Fone on your computer (Windows/Mac).
  • 📱 Connect both devices via USB.
  • 🔄 Select mode Phone Transfer → iOS to Android.
  • ✅ Check the boxes Messages and Attachments, then click Start Transfer.

To transfer WhatsApp use the official tool:

  1. Back up your chats in iCloud (Whatsapp Settings → Chat → Backup).
  2. Install WhatsApp to Android and log in to the same account.
  3. When prompted, restore chats from Google Drive (first copy the backup from iCloud to Google Drive via Dr.Fone or Backuptrans).
⚠️ Attention: Messages iMessage cannot be transferred directly to Android. They can only be saved in PDF format via iMazing or similar apps.
Why iMessage does not work on Android?

Apple uses a proprietary protocol for iMessage, which is not compatible with Android. Even if you transfer messages, new iMessages will not arrive - they can only be received through email or third-party services like Beeper (paid).

5. Music, books and other media files. data-i="253">Music tracks purchased from

Music tracks purchased from iTunesare DRM protected and are not directly transferred. Here's how to get around this limitation:

For music:

  • 🎵 If you have an active subscription Apple Music, install the application. on Android and log into your account - your entire media library will be available.
  • 💿 For local tracks, use iTunes on your computer:
    1. Connect iPhone 7 and synchronize music c iTunes.
    2. Export tracks to a folder on your PC (File → Library → Export playlist).
    3. Transfer files to Android via cable or cloud.

For books (iBooks):

  • 📚 Books in format .epub or .pdf can be exported via iTunes:
    1. Connect iPhone to your computer.
    2. B iTunes go to Books → Synchronize books.
    3. Copy files from folder iTunes Media → Books.
  • 📱 On Android use Google Play Books or Moon+ Reader to read.

    • For podcasts The easiest way is to use cross-platform services like Spotify or Google Podcasts, where the listening history is synchronized automatically.

    6. Transferring applications and game progress

    Direct transfer of installed applications from iOS to Android is impossible, but you can save the list and find analogues in Google Play. To do this:

    Step 1. Export the list of applications:

    • 📱 On iPhone 7 open App Store and go to Account → Purchases.
    • 📝 Manually write down or photograph a list of important applications.
    • 🔍 Alternative: use services like AppFinderthat offer analogs of iOSapplications for Android.

    Step 2. Transfer game progress:

    • 🎮 If the game supports cross-platform accounts (for example, through Facebook, Google Play Games or Game Center), log into the same account on Android.
    • 🔄 For games without cloud saving (for example, many offline projects), progress cannot be transferred - you'll have to start over.

    Some popular applications have official migration tools:

    • 📅 Evernote: synchronized through your account.
    • 💰 1Password: export data to .1pif and import to Android.
    • 📊 Notion: all data is stored in the cloud - just log in to your account.
    ⚠️ Attention: Some applications (for example, Apple Pay or Apple Health) have no analogues on Android. Data from them will have to be exported manually through Health Export or similar tools.
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    Before deleting applications from iPhone, check whether they are linked to an Apple ID. Some purchases (for example, in games) may be lost when switching to Android.

    7. Alternative methods: cloud services and specialized software

    If standard methods are not suitable, consider the following tools:

    1. AnyTrans (paid, but universal)

    • 🖥️ Supports transfer 20+ data types, including notes, voice recordings and call history.
    • 🔄 Works without resetting your settings iPhone.
    • 📥 Allows you to selectively transfer files (for example, only photos from the last year).

    2. Syncios Mobile Transfer (free version with limitations)

    • 📱 Supports iOS 8–15 and most versions Android.
    • 🔗 Transfers data directly via USB or Wi-Fi.
    • ⚠️ In the free version, there is a limit on the number of files (up to 100 contacts or 50 photos).

      • 3. iMazing (for advanced users)

      • 💻 Allows you to create full backups iPhone and export data in readable formats (CSV, PDF, SQLite).
      • 📊 Ideal for transfer messages, call logs i system logs.
      • 🔧 Requires installation on a computer (Windows/Mac).
        • Tool Price Supported data Features
        AnyTrans From $39.99 Contacts, messages, media, applications Intuitive interface, high speed
        Syncios Free (premium from $29.95) Photos, music, videos, books Limitations in the free version
        iMazing From $39.99 Messages, notes, system data For advanced users

        If you do not want to pay for software, pay attention to manual methods using Google Drive or Dropbox:

        1. Download files from iPhone 7 to the cloud.
        2. Download them on Android via the appropriate application.
        3. Unpack the archives (if necessary) and place the files in the correct folders.

      FAQ: Frequently asked questions about synchronizing iPhone 7 and Android

      Is it possible to transfer passwords from iCloud Keychain to Android?

      There is no direct way, but you can export passwords in the format .csv via iCloud for Windows (section Passwords), and then import them in Google Password Manager or Bitwarden. Please note that Apple does not allow the export of passwords from banking applications and some services for security reasons.

      Why does Google Photos compress my photos when download?

      Default Google Photos offers two quality options:

      • High quality (free): compression up to 16 MP for photos and 1080p for videos.
      • Original quality: no compression, but takes up space in your Google Account (15 GB free).

      To avoid compression, select Original quality in the backup settings.

      How to transfer call history from iPhone to Android?

      Call history is not synchronized through standard cloud services. Use one of the following solutions:

      • 📱 AnyTrans or iMazing (transfer in format CSV or SQLite).
      • 📧 Export history via iCloud (you need to enable call synchronization in settings iCloud), then convert the file to a readable format.

      On Android import data through the app Call Logs Backup & Restore.

      Will the Apple Watch work after switching to Android?

      No, Apple Watch compatible only from iPhone. After disconnecting from iPhone 7 the watch will stop synchronizing data and will become “inactive”. You can:

      • 🔄 Reset Apple Watch to factory settings and sell/donate. data-i="405">📱 Switch to a smartwatch on
      • 📱 Switch to smart watch on Wear OS (for example, Samsung Galaxy Watch or Google Pixel Watch).

      Health data from Apple Health can be exported to Google Fit via applications like Health Sync.

      Is it possible to transfer Wi-Fi and Bluetooth device settings?

      No, network settings and paired devices (headphones, speakers) are transferred only manually. You will have to:

      • 📶 Re-enter Wi-Fi passwords to Android.
      • 🎧 Forget devices in Bluetooth-settings iPhone and pair them again with Android.

        • To speed up the process, you can photograph Wi-Fi QR codes (if the router supports them) or use applications like WiFi Key Recovery (requires root access to Android).