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Switch from an iPhone®

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Before you switch from an iPhone® device to your Pixel, make sure you have the following items:

Your fully charged iPhone® device on a recent version of iOS software

The charging cable for your iPhone® device

Your new, fully charged Pixel device

A strong Wi-Fi connection

SIM card tool, if using a SIM card

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 how to use the Switch to Android app and what apps and data will transfer.

Prepare your iPhone

Turn off iMessage®

While your SIM card is still in your iPhone device, go to Settings > Messages > Turn off iMessage.

If you use WhatsApp for messages, learn how to transfer your messages from WhatsApp.

Important

If you no longer have your iPhone or SIM card, follow the steps from Apple to deregister your phone number from iMessage.

Turn off FaceTime®

Go to Settings > FaceTime > Turn off FaceTime.

Prepare your Pixel

Turn on your Pixel

If you are using a SIM card, you can use a SIM card tool to eject the SIM tray and insert the card.

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®.

Important

If you're setting up a device for a child, tap Skip. Learn how to set up a child device.

Connect to Wi-Fi

Connect to a strong Wi-Fi network.

Sign into your Google Account

On your Pixel, enter your Google Account password. Then, tap Next.

Set up your SIM

If you have a SIM card and didn’t insert it already, insert your SIM card into the SIM card slot tray using a SIM card tool.

If available, tap Download eSIM and download an eSIM from your carrier.

Learn how to set up and use an eSIM.

If you wish to set up your Pixel without a SIM or eSIM, tap Skip.

Connect your devices

Use your iPhone® cable

Tap Next. Unlock your existing iPhone device. When you find your iPhone cable, plug the other end of your iPhone cable into your Pixel.

If you don’t have a cable or only want to transfer some data, you can use the Switch to Android app.

Note

If you don’t have a compatible cable to connect your devices, you can contact Pixel Support to get a Quick Switch Adapter.

Connect your devices

To continue, check your iPhone device and approve the connection. Then, on your Pixel, tap Next.

Copy your data

Copy apps and data

Choose what to copy from your existing iPhone device, including apps, photos, contacts, and more.

If you don’t want to copy everything over now, tap Do it later. You can transfer data after setup by going to Settings > Backup or copy data.

If you’re missing photos and videos from your old iPhone device, go to g.co/transferfromicloud.

Learn more about what copies to your Pixel.

Turn on useful features

During transfer, you’ll be able to explore Pixel’s most useful features, like Gemini, your built-in AI assistant. To use Gemini your Pixel, tap Use Gemini. Learn more about the Gemini mobile app.

Review the rest of the prompts and follow on-screen instructions to turn on more useful features.

Finish customizing your settings

Tap any of the tiles to set up more features for your Pixel.

When your Pixel is finished copying your data, tap Done.

Get support

We’re always here to help, 24/7. To learn more about your Pixel or to get in touch, visit Pixel support.

You can also contact Pixel support if you don’t have a compatible cable for transferring and need a Quick Switch Adapter.

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.

You can also explore our YouTube channel, or visit the Pixel Help Center.

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