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Copy data from your iPhone® during setup

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

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

The charging cable from your former iPhone® device

Your new, fully charged Pixel Fold

The Quick Switch Adapter that came with your Pixel Fold

A good Wi-Fi connection

The SIM Card tool that came with your Pixel Fold

Important: A Google Account is recommended. Otherwise, you can’t download apps, and some content won't copy to your new device.

Prepare your iPhone

Turn off iMessage®

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

Turn off FaceTime®

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 Fold

Turn on your Pixel Fold

Unfold your Pixel Fold and turn it on. Then, choose your language and tap Get started.

Connect to Wi-Fi

Connect to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.

Set up your SIM card

If you have a SIM card, insert it now.

If you wish to use an eSIM, tap Download a new eSIM.

To continue setup without a SIM, tap Skip. You can always insert or download a SIM later.

Connect your devices

Get ready to transfer data

Tap Next. Unlock your iPhone® device. Then, on your Pixel Fold, tap Next.

Find your old device’s cable

When you find your old device’s cable, tap Next.

Plug the old cable into the old device. Then, on your Pixel Fold, tap Next.

Tip

Don't have a cable? Tap No cable? to transfer your data wirelessly. Use the Switch to Android app by scanning the QR code during the setup and downloading the app. Wireless transfer does not support as many data types, so use the cable when available.

Connect your devices

Plug the other end of the cable that came with your iPhone® device into your Pixel Fold.

Your devices are now connected. To continue, tap Next.

Tip

Plug the other end of your iPhone cable into your Pixel Fold, using the Quick Switch Adapter if necessary.

Copy your data

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

Choose what to copy

If you don’t wish to transfer all the data categories, uncheck their boxes. Then, tap Copy. Then, tap Continue.

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 Fold.

Important

While your data is transferring, you can manage other settings, like Fingerprint Unlock, Google Pay, or Voice Match for Google Assistant. You can set them up now or in most cases you can tap Leave & get reminder to set up later.

Get Pixel Tips

If you want to learn more tips & tricks for your Pixel Fold, tap Yes, I’m in. If not, tap No thanks.

When the data transfer is complete, tap Done.

You’re ready to start using your new Pixel Fold.

Note

Some third-party apps and data may not transfer automatically. Learn what data can’t transfer to a new Pixel.

Get support

If you need more help setting up your Pixel Fold, open the Settings app . Then, scroll down, and tap Tips & support.

You can learn more about your new device using Pixel Tips.

You can also check out the Pixel Guidebook, our YouTube channel, or visit the Pixel Help Center.

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