4 Ways to Transfer Data from Android to iPhone 12(Pro/Mini)
By: Anna Isabelle
Tags: iPhone, Iphone 12 Mini, Iphone 12 Pro, iOS, Iphone 12 Pro Max

The iPhone 12 is a more expensive phone than last year’s iPhone 11, with Apple adding $100 / £100 to the price; it does, however, bring a number of new features in the shape of an OLED display, a slightly upgraded camera, a new design and — the big hitters — 5G and MagSafe connectivity. The iPhone 12 Mini is the smallest of the lot, with a 5.4-inch OLED screen in an aluminum body. The iPhone 12 Pro Max, meanwhile, is the highest end option. It’s the biggest and the most tricked out.

If you have been one of the iPhone 12 owners, the first thing you will consider is to move data from a device to iPhone 12. Even if you have no problem to migrate data from old iPhone to iPhone 12, you may find it’s complicated to transfer data from an Android device to iPhone 12. You are lucky, in this article, you will get three most effective solutions to transfer Android songs, videos, photos, contacts, messages and more from an Android device to iPhone 12. Let’s follow steps below and start a trial now.

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Part 1. 1-Click to Transfer Android Data to iPhone 12

You can easily transfer all important data from an Android device to iPhone 12 in this method. To achieve a quick transfer between Android and iOS devices, a professional transfer tool is definitely needed. Syncios Data Transfer. This program is dedicated to backup, restore, transfer phone data quickly. It offers a one-click transfer solution when switching data between iOS and Android devices. You can check what this tool can do for you then install it.

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Step 1: Connect both phones to computer via USB cables

Are you a Windows user or a Mac user? Both versions can be downloaded according to your need. Choose the right version to download Syncios Data Transfer. Then launch this program. Get two USB cables to connect both an Android device and iPhone 12 with computer. But note, to get access to your files, on Android device, you need to enable USB debugging mode. And when it’s connected, remember to change its connect mode as File Transfer. On iPhone 12, you just need to choose “Trust” as soon as you connect the phone.

If it’s failed to connect your iOS device, please check this tutorial. If it’s failed to connect your Android device, please check this tutorial.

Step 2: Choose “Transfer” mode

On the primary interface of Syncios Data Transfer, to transfer data from one device to another, choose “Transfer” mode. A “switch icon” on the middle allows you to exchange their positions. After your phones are recognized, you need to make sure the source Google phone is on the left while your new iPhone 12 is on the right.

Step 3: Select contents to start transfer

The next step is to select files we need to transfer. You need to tick off contents you need, then tap Next button to start loading data from the connected source Android device. Check all selected contents and the number of files, then tap Next again to start the transfer. Do not disconnect your phones with computer until you are prompted that all files are transferred successfully.

Part 2. Selectively Transfer Android Data to iPhone 12

When switching to a new device, for some users, they just need to select some files they need to transfer in case there are less space on the new phone. Indeed, the storage will be occupied by some useless files. We can selectively to transfer data from an Android device to iPhone 12 with Syncios Mobile Manager. Before the transfer, you can preview all files in detail then make a better-informed choice.

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Step 1: Connect both phones to computer via USB cables

Download and install Syncios Mobile Manager on your computer. Windows version and Mac version are available, just choose the corresponding version and install it. Turn on the USB debugging mode on Android device and connect it with “File Transfer” mode. As soon as you connect iPhone 12 to computer, choose “Trust” to get iPhone recognized well.

Step 2: Preview and select Android files to backup

After both phones are connected, you can see content category on the left side. Now, go to the Android device and select files you need with a clear preview, then click Backup/Export/Save button to save the selected files to computer.

For instance, to backup contacts on the Android device to computer, just go to Contacts under the Android device tab. Then choose contacts you need from a contact group. Click Backup then tap Browse to set a proper output path. After that, backup the selected contacts to computer.

Step 3: Restore backup to iPhone 12 from computer

To restore backup or import media files from computer to iPhone 12, just go to the corresponding tab, then click Recover/Add/Import. Syncios will allow you to restore backup or choose media files from computer to your phone.

For instance, to recover contacts you’ve just saved to computer, just go to Information — Contacts under iPhone 12 tab. Then click Recover to restore contacts from computer to your phone. Choose a backup from the list then recover the backup to your iPhone 12.