Onboarding
Copy data from your iPhone® during setup
Get ready to set up your new Pixel
Get started
Make sure you have the following:
Your fully charged iPhone® device on recent software
The charging cable for your existing iPhone® device
Your new, fully charged Pixel
The Quick Switch Adapter that came with your Pixel
A strong Wi-Fi connection
The SIM card tool that came with your Pixel, unless you have an eSIM
Important: A Google Account is recommended. Otherwise, you can’t download apps, and some content won’t copy to your new device.
Learn more about what apps and data will transfer.
Prepare your iPhone




While your SIM card is still in your iPhone device, go to Settings > Messages > Turn off iMessage.
Do the same for FaceTime®. Go to Settings > FaceTime > Turn off FaceTime.
Important: If you no longer have your iPhone® or SIM card, follow the steps from Apple to deregister your phone number from iMessage®.
Prepare your Pixel





When you’re ready to get started, make sure your existing iPhone® and your new Pixel are both powered on.
On your new Pixel, tap Get started. Then, tap iPhone® or iPad®.
Connect to a strong Wi-Fi connection.
If available, you can download an eSIM from your carrier.
Follow the prompts to transfer your SIM card to your Pixel.
On your Pixel, enter your Google Account password. Then, tap Next.
Follow the prompts to set a PIN and set up Fingerprint Unlock and Face Unlock.
Connect your devices


Tap Next. Unlock your existing iPhone device. When you find your iPhone cable, Plug the other end of your iPhone cable into your Pixel, using the Quick Switch Adapter if necessary.
To continue, check your iPhone® and approve the connection. Then, on your Pixel, tap Next.
Copy your data

Lastly, you’ll choose which data to copy from your existing iPhone® device, including apps, photos, contacts, and more.
You can transfer:
- Contacts
- Calendars
- Photos and videos saved on your iPhone®
- Texts and iMessages
- WhatsApp chat history
- Free apps (if the iPhone® version is available on Google Play)
- MP3s and audio files
- Notes
- Wallpapers (unless you use a standard device wallpaper)
- Call history
- Home screen layout
- Alarms
Learn more about what copies to your Pixel phone.
Get support

We’re always here to help, 24/7. To learn more about your Pixel or to get in touch, visit Pixel support.
If you need more help setting up your Pixel, open the Settings app . Then, scroll down, and tap Tips & support.
You can learn more about your new device using the Pixel Tips app.
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