Android -> iOS

[Ash]

Has anyone transitioned from Android to iOS? And if so, how was the process of moving everything to an iPhone.

It seems like the majority of things can be easily moved. The only issue is previous WhatsApp messages which there isn't an official method of moving from Android to iOS.

 

[Kylie]

My brother went from Android to iOS using the Move to iOS app from the Google Play store. He had no problems what-so-ever.

 

[Ash]

My brother went from Android to iOS using the Move to iOS app from the Google Play store. He had no problems what-so-ever.

Yeah, I'll have to check that out to move the basic stuff like contacts, music, apps etc. Looks like I'm going to have to shell out some money to use a third-party service to move my WhatsApp messages to iOS though

 

[Kylie]

Yeah, I'll have to check that out to move the basic stuff like contacts, music, apps etc. Looks like I'm going to have to shell out some money to use a third-party service to move my WhatsApp messages to iOS though

I asked my brother and he used Tenorshare iCareFone. He didn't say anything about having to pay to do this.

 

[Demon_skeith]

I never used IOS, watched a few videos on it and seems fine, but I wouldn't use it.

 

[Ash]

I asked my brother and he used Tenorshare iCareFone. He didn't say anything about having to pay to do this.

Looks like that one is a paid one too. A lot of offer a "free download" but then charge you to actually use it which is annoying. I ended up using one called Wutsapper which was actually really good. £15 for a years subscription and it moved all my WhatsApp stuff over to my iPhone.

Mutsapper: Data Transfer – Apps on Google Play

Wutsapper smart switches WSP messages,photo,video,emoji,and all data to iPhone

play.google.com

 

[Kylie]

I ended up using one called Wutsapper which was actually really good. £15 for a years subscription and it moved all my WhatsApp stuff over to my iPhone.

Very reasonable price and glad you were able to move all your WhatsApp messages easily.

 

[Ash]

I was honestly ready to face a million problems because everyone seems to complain about this process no matter what app they use. Worked surprisingly well.

 

[Lee]

I just abandoned my whatsApp messages when I moved to iOS.

 

[Kylie]

I just abandoned my whatsApp messages when I moved to iOS.

So this is why you haven't returned my messages, eh? (just kidding)

 

[Lee]

So this is why you haven't returned my messages, eh? (just kidding)

Whooops! My bad ?

 

[StormyFire]

I've only ever had Android devices. I'm not a big Apple fan. I know that they have some decent features, but I prefer Android.

 

[Ash]

I just abandoned my whatsApp messages when I moved to iOS.

That's what my sister did as well.

Looks like they're bringing out an official way to move messages between operating systems but they've been promising that for ages now.

 

[Kylie]

Looks like they're bringing out an official way to move messages between operating systems but they've been promising that for ages now.

Yeah, I wouldn't hold my breath that it's going to happen any time soon.

 

[Ash]

Kind of crazy that a large ass company can't have such a basic feature implemented already.

 

[Empire]

I really like google's software features on pixel like now playing, and screening calls. But also I like that android is more open. Like I don't even root my phone or anything but the fact that I can install youtube vanced is pretty great and I'm not limited to installing whatever the OS maker says I'm allowed to.

Also from a hardware perspective I like that I still have choice. I actually use my headphone jack a lot so i've been able to find android phones that still have a headphone jack whereas with iphones, if apple decides you don't get to have a headphone jack, then thats it, no headphone jack for you.

 

[Ash]

I thought I would miss the headphone jack but it's not too bad now. I have Galaxy Buds so when my phone is charging and I can't use the lightning port for earphones, I just use the wireless earphones.

 

[Sharon]

It's been YEARS since I've had an Android device. I don't remember it being an issue. Once I switched to Apple I did not look back. There are times when I find myself wondering what it would be like own a Galaxy again and with all of the other options but I just love the simplicity of the iPhone. When it came to Android I just remember having to remove a lot of bloatware, kind of like whenever I get a new Windows computer.

 

[Ravenfreak]

It's been a while since I've had an android phone. I had to just start from scratch when I made the move to iPhone in 2018. It sucked because I left a few games behind, but the main game I played was Pokemon Go and I was easily able to just log back into my account. I do miss the easy customization like adding your own ringtones though, since with an iPhone you have to stick with what ringtones are in the store. Other than that I feel much more secure on an iPhone now that I don't want to switch back.

 

[Grungie]

It's been a while since I've had an android phone. I had to just start from scratch when I made the move to iPhone in 2018. It sucked because I left a few games behind, but the main game I played was Pokemon Go and I was easily able to just log back into my account. I do miss the easy customization like adding your own ringtones though, since with an iPhone you have to stick with what ringtones are in the store. Other than that I feel much more secure on an iPhone now that I don't want to switch back.

You can totally add your own custom ringtones to iPhones. I have my own alarms and ringtones.