Phone to Phone Transfer https://www.jihosoft.com Wed, 11 Mar 2020 03:03:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 How to Restore WhatsApp from Google Drive to iPhone and Android https://www.jihosoft.com/phone-transfer/restore-whatsapp-backup-from-google-drive-to-android-iphone.html Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:45:00 +0000 http://www.jihosoft.com/?p=3269 WhatsApp Transfer has been a hot issue, since WhatsApp is now a smash-hit instant messaging app available for Android and iPhone users. Almost every day we use WhatsApp for social communication or business contacts, so there must be tons of ...

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WhatsApp Transfer has been a hot issue, since WhatsApp is now a smash-hit instant messaging app available for Android and iPhone users. Almost every day we use WhatsApp for social communication or business contacts, so there must be tons of valuable WhatsApp conversations that you want to come along with you when you are moving over to a new phone. For this, both WhatsApp has already rolled out the built-in backup features for Android and iPhone users respectively. So that they can backup WhatsApp chats together with media to Google Drive or iCloud.

Restore WhatsApp from Google Drive to iPhone and Android.

However, if you are switching from Android to a brand new iPhone 11/XS/XR, you will find that you are facing a serious problem: How to transfer WhatsApp from Google Drive to iPhone? But no worry, in this article, we are going to suggest some useful tips through which you can transfer WhatsApp from Google Drive to iOS as well as Android.

PART 1. Backup WhatsApp to Google Drive

First things first: Before you make an attempt to restore WhatsApp from Google Drive backup to iPhone or another Android phone, you will firstly need to create a WhatsApp backup with Google Drive on your old Android device. Just follow these steps to backup your WhatsApp messages and media on Android:

Open WhatsApp and go to WhatsApp Setting > Chats > Chat backup, and hit the “BACK UP” button. If you also need to backup WhatsApp media, please remember to check the “Include Videos” option.

Backup WhatsApp to Google Drive.

Then after that how to restore the WhatsApp backup from Google Drive to your new Android, or restore WhatsApp from Google Drive to an new iPhone? Take it easy. In the following two parts, we will show you how to accomplish that in details.

PART 2. Restore WhatsApp from Google Drive to Android

Once you have backup your WhatsApp to Google Drive on your old Android phone, it is as easy as pie to restore the backup to any new Android devices like Samsung, HTC, LG, Huawei, OnePlus, Sony Xperia and etc.

  • Step 1. On your new Android, log in Google Drive with the same account that you used to create the WhatsApp backup.
  • Step 2. After that, install and run WhatsApp on your new phone, and verify your phone number as required.
  • Step 3. When there is a pop-up window asking you to restore WhatsApp backup from Google Drive, tap “Restore” to confirm it.
    Restore WhatsApp from Google Drive to Android

PART 3: Restore WhatsApp from Google Drive to iPhone

Actually, can you restore WhatsApp from Google Drive to iPhone directly? Google Drive uses its encryption protocols as a way of protecting your data from any harmful hacker interception, however iPhone uses a different encryption protocol to what Google Drive does. Simply speaking, the encryption protocols used by Google Drive are not compatible with the iOS system, and this means that it is impossible to restore WhatsApp from Google Drive to iOS devices directly. Therefore, you need to learn other ways which you can restore WhatsApp backup from Android to iPhone.

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Here you can make use of Jihosoft WhatsMate to restore WhatsApp backup from Android to iPhone with ease. This program is a comprehensive WhatsApp data manager which features many amazing functions. For instance:

  • Backup WhatsApp to computer: It helps you backup WhatsApp from Android/iPhone to computer without charge. So that you can first download the free trial version to try before purchase.
  • Restore WhatsApp backup: It allows you to restore the backup files that you previously created with the Backup function to Android or iPhone without limitation.
  • Recover deleted WhatsApp: It allows you to recover deleted WhatsApp messages, photos, videos and more from Android/iPhone without backup.
  • Transfer WhatsApp: It enables you to transfer WhatsApp between Android and iPhone.

Now, let’s see how to make use of the Backup and Restore functions to restore WhatsApp backup from Android to iPhone:

  • Step 1. Launch the program on your computer, and select the Backup WhatsApp mode.
    how to make use of the Backup and Restore functions to restore WhatsApp backup from Android to iPhone
  • Step 2. Connect Android phone to computer through a USB cable, and please remember to enable USB debugging on your phone. Then your phone should be detected by the program.
  • Step 3. Let the program scan for the WhatsApp data on your phone, and when it finishes, you can select the files you want and click the “Backup” button to backup WhatsApp files to PC.
    how to make use of the Backup and Restore functions to restore WhatsApp backup from Android to iPhone.
  • Step 4. Disconnect your Android, and then connect the iPhone to computer and let the program recognize your iPhone.
  • Step 5. Now go back to the program main interface, and choose Restore WhatsApp mode. After that, you will see the backup you made previously is shown on the list, then select it and click “Next”.
    how to make use of the Backup and Restore functions to restore WhatsApp backup from Android to iPhone
  • Step 6. Then the program will analyze the backup file and show you all the files inside the backup. You can freely preview them and selectively choose some or all of them to restore to your iPhone.
  • Step 7. Disconnect iPhone, and open your WhatsApp to check the data which is restored from the Android backup just now. Please rest assured that the existing WhatsApp chats on the iPhone will not be overwritten after the restoration.

Furthermore, as Jihosoft WhatsMate is also a one-click WhatsApp transfer tool offering a much simple way to transfer WhatsApp, hence, you can use only the Transfer function to directly transfer WhatsApp messages, contacts, call history, photos, videos and audios from Android to iPhone, or vice versa. It is as easy as this:

  • Step 1. Choose the Transfer mode in the program interface.
  • Step 2. Connect both your Android and iPhone to the computer via USB cables.
  • Step 3. Select the file type you want to transfer (the media files are included in the Chats option by default).
  • Step 4. Click on the “Transfer” button to start the process.
    Jihosoft WhatsMate is also a one-click WhatsApp transfer tool

Conclusion

Now you have know how to restore WhatsApp from Google Drive to iPhone and Android. Just remember to backup your WhatsApp wisely with the help of the above methods and never lose your memorable WhatsApp chats even if you move over to a new phone.

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How to Transfer WhatsApp Messages between Android and iPhone https://www.jihosoft.com/phone-transfer/transfer-whatsapp-messages-between-android-iphone.html Sun, 23 Feb 2020 01:40:51 +0000 http://www.jihosoft.com/?p=2196 Have you already got a brand new phone and excited to enjoy its new features? And have you signed in to your WhatsApp account with your new phone? If you make a big change from Android to iPhone or vice ...

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Have you already got a brand new phone and excited to enjoy its new features? And have you signed in to your WhatsApp account with your new phone? If you make a big change from Android to iPhone or vice versa, you will find that your old WhatsApp conversations won’t transfer across automatically.

Transfer WhatsApp Messages.

The company behind WhatsApp knows that people do change phones frequently and so they have made it easier for WhatsApp users to transfer WhatsApp data from Android to Android by using Google Drive, and from iPhone to iPhone by using iCloud, but it is still a big headache to transfer WhatsApp messages between Android and iPhone.

So how can you take all your precious WhatsApp chats with you whatever device you have? Then let’s see the below 4 methods about how to transfer WhatsApp data to new phone in the easiest and fastest way.

Method 1. One-Click WhatsApp Transfer Software

Here is Jihosoft WhatsMate, an all-in-one WhatsApp Manager toolkit that allows direct WhatsApp transfer between devices on your computer. It can help you transfer WhatsApp messages from iPhone to Android, and from Android to iPhone. All these just happen in one click.

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Moreover, WhatsApp contacts, call history and all kinds of multimedia files (pictures, videos, voice messages, and attachments) inside every chat conversation can also be transferred with this WhatsApp transfer tool.

One-Click WhatsApp Transfer Software.

The following steps will tell you how to transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone and vice versa:

Step 1. Download and launch this WhatsApp Transfer Software on your computer through the Download buttons given above. When the program interface appears, select the “Transfer WhatsApp” function.

Step 2. Then follow the on-screen instructions to connect both your phones, say Android and iPhone. Remember to turn on USB debugging before connecting your Android phone to the computer, and install the latest iTunes on your PC so as to make your iPhone identified successfully by the software.And not to disconnect your phones during the transfer progress, otherwise data loss accident may occur.

Step 3. Once your phones are recognized by the program successfully, the program will set the Android phone as the source device by default in order to let you move WhatsApp data from Android to iOS. If you want to transfer WhatsApp messages from iPhone to Android, you should hit the “Flip” button to set the iPhone as the source phone and the Android as the destination phone.

The following steps will tell you how to transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone and vice versa

Step 4. Under the source phone in the left side, you are able to choose Chat history, Contacts and Calls to transfer. After that, simply hit the “Transfer” button and the program will start the transfer process automatically. When it finishes, all your old WhatsApp messages and media will be merged into the existing WhatsApp history on your new phone.

The following steps will tell you how to transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone and vice versa

Frequently Asked Questions about WhatsMate:

Q: Is it safe to use this WhatsApp Manager?

A: It is absolutely safe to use Jihosoft WhatsMate. Because all your WhatsApp data will only be saved or processed on your computer.

Q: What’s the difference between the Trial and the Pro version?

A: The free trial version can help you backup your WhatsApp data to computer without charge. The Pro version enables you to restore WhatsApp from backup, recover deleted WhatsApp data, and transfer WhatsApp to new phone. Both versions enable you to print out Android/iPhone WhatsApp messages and photos as how they are shown on your phone.

Q: Will the existing WhatsApp data on my new phone be affected after restore or transfer?

A: Never. You can restore any backup file saved on your computer to your new phone or move WhatsApp to your new phone with WhatsMate, and the WhatsApp data on your old phone will merge the data on your new phone. So, the existing WhatsApp data on your new device will never be replaced or overwritten.

Q: How long will it take to backup/restore/recover/transfer WhatsApp?

A: It depends on how much WhatsApp data you need to process. It can be a few minutes to more than one hour.

Q: Do I have to download this tool on smartphone?

A: No. It’s a computer based program, and you just simply download it on your computer and there is no need to download any third party apps on your smartphone.

Method 2. Transfer WhatsApp Chats from Android to iPhone by Email

If you only wish to view and read your old WhatsApp chat history on the new phone, this must be the simplest way to transfer WhatsApp chats from iPhone to Android and vice versa. With this method, you don’t need to have a computer or use any third-party WhatsApp transfer software. What you need to have is an email address, and then follow the steps below to move your WhatsApp chat history to new phone.

Step 1. On your old phone, go to “Settings” >”Chat settings“, and then tap “Email chat” from the showing list.

Step 2. Then choose the WhatsApp chats that you want to transfer to the new phone. After that, you will see a pop up saying “Attaching Media will generate a larger email message“. Then hit either the “Without Media” or the “Attach Media” option according to your needs.

Step 3. Enter your email address at the addressee and then send your WhatsApp chat history in .txt format by clicking the “Send” button.

Transfer WhatsApp Chats from Android to iPhone by Email

Step 4. Log in your mail box on your new device, download the WhatsApp messages on your new phone so that you can read and view the chats whenever you want.

Hints:

  1. It is not suitable for massive transfer of WhatsApp data, since it is a very troublesome thing to email messages from contacts one by one.
  2. Regrettably, those WhatsApp messages and media can’t be restored back to your WhatsApp Messenger, because they can only be read on your new phone. If you want your old WhatsApp history seamlessly merge with the history on the new phone, you should try Method 1.

Method 3. Transfer WhatsApp with Android WhatsApp to iPhone Migrator

Here is the program called Restore Social App, a dedicated tool to transfer WhatsApp messages from any device to any device. Moreover, it also supports transferring LINE, Kik, Viber and WeChat as well. Below are the steps to transfer WhatsApp with it:

Step 1. Launch this software on your computer, then connect both your Android and iPhone to the computer. After that, go to “Restore Social App” > “WhatsApp” > “Transfer WhatsApp messages” on the main screen of the migrator.

Step 2. After the migrator recognizes both your phones, you can click on the “Transfer” button to transfer WhatsApp chats from Android to iPhone.

Transfer WhatsApp with Android WhatsApp to iPhone Migrator

Step 3. Now wait until the transfer completes, and you can then view Android WhatsApp messages on your iPhone. If there is a large amount of WhatsApp data detected on your Android, it will take some time to complete the process.

Hints:
If you have any WhatsApp data on your new iPhone, it is recommended to back them up before the transfer, because this program will wipe out all the existing WhatsApp chat history on your destination device.

Method 4. Transfer WhatsApp Messages from iPhone to Android

The above three methods all can be used to transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone, or from iPhone to Android. But the last method we are going to talk about can only be used for transferring WhatsApp messages from iPhone to Android.

Furthermore, this method involves two different tools, and the process seems a little complex, so please follow the instructions below carefully.

Step 1. On your computer, use iTunes to create a complete backup of your iPhone, and please remember to disable Backup Encryption in iTunes.

Step 2. Download and run iPhone Backup Browser on your computer and then use it to load your iTunes backup files.

Step 3. Select the backup file that includes the WhatsApp data you need. Then find the folder named net.whatsapp.WhatsApp. Under this folder, the file named ChatStorage.sqlite stores all the WhatsApp messages, while the Library/Media section stores all the WhatsApp media data. Just choose which kind of files you want to transfer, and then hit the “extract selected files” button.

Transfer WhatsApp Messages from iPhone to Android

Note: The free version of iPhone Backup Browser only allows you to pull texts from iPhone backup. If you want to extract media, you should purchase the full version at $2.99.

Step 4. After that, move the extracted files from your computer to your Android’s internal memory.

Transfer WhatsApp Messages from iPhone to Android

Step 5. Download and open WazzapMigrator on your Android phone. After it automatically detects the text and media files copied from your computer previously, you can browse them on your Android device. Then, tap on the “Play” button to let the app create a local WhatsApp backup of those files.

Step 7. Finally, install and run WhatsApp on your Android phone. When it prompts you that you can restore from local back, just simply confirm and let it restore the backup created in the previous step.

Transfer WhatsApp Messages from iPhone to Android

Conclusion:

Now you have known these four different methods on how to transfer Whats App history between Android and iPhone. You can choose the one that best suits your needs and move your WhatsApp messages to your new phone effortlessly. Or have you tried any other methods? Did you manage to move your WhatsApp chats to a new phone smoothly? Let us know in the comments.

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4 Methods to Transfer Music from Android to Android https://www.jihosoft.com/phone-transfer/transfer-music-from-android-to-android.html Wed, 13 Mar 2019 01:17:39 +0000 http://www.jihosoft.com/?p=2502 Music has the magical power to improve people’s daily life and work. However, what if you have just switched to a new Android phone and with all music files on the old device? Do you have to go through thick ...

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Music has the magical power to improve people’s daily life and work. However, what if you have just switched to a new Android phone and with all music files on the old device? Do you have to go through thick and thin to get them to the new phone or accept the fact of losing all your songs? Never! In this tutorial, you will learn up to 4 easy ways to transfer songs from Android to Android.

Copy music to Android Phone.

Method 1. Transfer Music from Android to Android via Bluetooth

It has been a long time since Bluetooth was the only and popular tool for transferring files between mobile phones. Bluetooth is no longer the most convenient way for Android music transfer, but we list it on the top because this method has almost no extra requirement.

Step 1: Turn on Bluetooth on both Android devices and pair Bluetooth devices

Select Bluetooth option in the settings then turn on it of both Android device for file sharing. After that, establish a connection between the two phones to pair and exchange files.

Step 2: Share music files between two Android devices.

When the two smartphones are successfully paired and connected, open “File Manager” on the phone desktop, then select the music you want to transfer and press it for 2 seconds to share to destination phone via Bluetooth.

Transfer Music from Android to Android via Bluetooth.

Note: Don’t forget to turn off the Bluetooth to avoid wasting too much power.

Method 2. Sync Music from Android to Android with Phone Transfer Software in One Click

As a professional phone transfer software, Jihosoft Phone Transfer is highly recommended for your reference as it helps a lot in copying music as well as contacts, SMS/text messages, WhatsApp messages, call logs, photos, videos, etc., between two Android devices, such as Samsung, HTC, Motorola, Sony and LG, etc. Besides, this software is also available to transfer data from Android to iOS, iOS to iOS, iOS to Android, etc.

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Supported devices: 3000+ Devices, including iPhone se/6(plus)/s, iPad pro/air 3/air 2/mini 4, HTC 10/One M9/One A9/ One M8, Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge/ S6/S6 Edge/Note 5, etc.

  1. Download, install and launch Jihosoft Phone Transfer. Click “Phone to Phone”, then connect both of your Android phones to the same computer with USB cables.
  2. Make sure that your Android phones are detected by this software and at the right place.
  3. Select “music” files then click “Start Copy” button to copy selected music files between Android devices.
    Sync Music from Android to Android with Phone Transfer Software in One Click

Compared with Bluetooth, Jihosoft Phone Transfer software is an easier and more convenient tool to sync songs from Android to Android. What’s more, this software is available to backup data to computer and retrieve lost data from backups to any supported devices.

Method 3. Transfer Music from Android to Android using NFC

NFC, or Near Field Communication, is another very good option to transfer music from Android to Android efficiently. NFC is the most used wireless means of sharing data for medium and high-end handsets. But unlike Bluetooth, NFC requires one-time physical connection between the two devices. To use NFC method, you need to follow some instructions and steps to establish the connection followed by sharing process.

Transfer Music from Android to Android using NFC

  1. The first step here in this NFC method is to enable this option by navigating to the Settings followed by opening “More Settings” option.
  2. After you click on “More Settings” option, you will see the option of “NFC” under “Wireless and Network” which you are supposed to enable.
  3. The same procedure should be applied for the second device as well. You need to enable NFC of the second device to start sharing.
  4. To establish the connection between the two devices, you need to touch both the Android devices back to back from cover side.
  5. After connection is established, you will be provided with the option of sharing files pop up window. You can share all the desired files hassle free from there.

Method 4. Transfer Music Android to Android using Google Play Music

Google Play music is another very brilliant option through the use of which you can share all your favorite music files in two different Android phones. Google Play Music is not a dominant music player in the market. However, since it is produced by Google, we could make use of Google account to do the transfer. Hence, if you’re ready to move to a new handset, then the music as well as other data will be synced to it after logging in with the same Google account.

Transfer Music Android to Android using Google Play Music

  1. First of all, you need to open Google Play music application on your Computer.
  2. After opening the Google Play Music application, just sign in with your Google Account credentials in it.
  3. You will see an option of uploading music files on the left side of display screen of your PC.
  4. Click on that option and add the music files hassle free without any limitation.
  5. After uploading the required music files, just sign in with your Google Account credentials in the other Android device in which you want to share the music files.
  6. After signing in, you will see the list of the recently added music files. From there you can download them to your second Android device very conveniently.

Bottom Line

Just pick up any of the 4 methods and start your Android music transfer right now! We all know that life without music is boring. Now you can transfer songs from Android to Android or between other smartphones (Method 2) at ease. Feel free to tell us if you have any questions or suggestions about music in the comment area. For example, maybe you need a good volume booster app for iPhone?

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Transfer iPhone Data to Galaxy Note 5/Note Edge/Note 6/Note 7 https://www.jihosoft.com/phone-transfer/transfer-iphone-data-to-galaxy-note.html Wed, 26 Dec 2018 07:22:32 +0000 http://www.jihosoft.com/?p=2109 If you have an iPhone and have a plan to replace it with an Android phone such as the new Samsung Galaxy Note 6, Note 7, or Note Edge, you won’t want to lose your contacts, messages, photos, videos, music. ...

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If you have an iPhone and have a plan to replace it with an Android phone such as the new Samsung Galaxy Note 6, Note 7, or Note Edge, you won’t want to lose your contacts, messages, photos, videos, music. Then how exactly you can do to make the switch? Not to worry, this article will show you several solutions in detail. After getting the Galaxy Note 6/7, you can easily move your iPhone data to the new device by using the tools below:

Option 1: Samsung Smart Switch – Switch from iPhone to Galaxy Note Seamlessly

Smart Switch, free tool provided by Samsung, help you transfer data from iPhone to Galaxy Note Note 6/7 seamlessly. It provides three ways to transfer data just as below:

Via iCloud:

  1. Back up your iPhone contacts, messages, photos, videos, etc. to iCloud.
  2. Install and run Samsung Smart Switch Mobile app on your Galaxy Note 4/5.
  3. Select “Import from iCloud” and enter your Apple ID and password.
  4. Choose the content you wish to transfer and tap “Let’s start the transfer”.

Via iTunes:

  1. Connect your iPhone to Mac with USB cable and back up it using iTunes.
  2. Download, install and run Smart Switch for Mac and connect Note 6/7/Edge.
  3. Select the backup file and content you wish to copy, then tap “Restore now”.

Via Cables:

  1. Download, install and run Smart Switch Mobile app on your Galaxy Note.
  2. Connect your iPhone to Galaxy Note with an OTG cable and a charge cable.
  3. Select the content you’d like to move, then click “Import” to begin the transfer.

Option 2: AT&T Mobile Transfer – Free App to Move Data from iPhone to Galaxy Note

If you want to move data from iPhone to Galaxy Note directly through the two devices, you can do it using a free app – AT&T Mobile Transfer – no computer required. It allows you to transfer iPhone content to Galaxy Note 7/6/Edge wirelessly.

  1. Install and run AT&T Mobile Transfer both on your iPhone and Galaxy Note.
  2. On you iPhone, select “From this phone”, while on your Galaxy Note, select “To this phone”.
  3. Connect your devices by scanning the QR code, then begin the iPhone to Galaxy Note transfer.

Option 3: Jihosoft Phone Transfer – Transfer iPhone Data to Galaxy Note in One Click

If you don’t want to install app on your iPhone and Galaxy Note, you can connect your devices to a Windows PC and use Jihosoft Phone Transfer for transferring files. It is a powerful iPhone to Galaxy Transfer tool that helps transfer contacts, text messages, calendar, photos, videos, and music from iPhone 3GS/4/4S/5 to Galaxy Note 6/7/Edge.

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  1. Download and install a free copy of iPhone to Galaxy Note Transfer tool on your computer and run it.
  2. Connect both your old iPhone and new Samsung Galaxy Note Note 6/7 to your PC via USB cables.
  3. Choose the data you wish to move and click “Start Copy” to start transfer iPhone data to Galaxy Note Note 6/7.

Transfer iPhone Data to Galaxy Note 3/Note 4/Note 5/Note Edge

If you know another useful tool that makes switching from iPhone to Galaxy Note much easier? Let us know in the comments.

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Switching from iPhone to Galaxy: Transfer Data from iPhone to Galaxy Phone https://www.jihosoft.com/phone-transfer/switch-from-iphone-to-galaxy.html Tue, 25 Dec 2018 09:43:22 +0000 http://www.jihosoft.com/?p=2091 We are seeing more and more iPhone users moving to Android phones especially Samsung Galaxy series for a better user experience. Did you recently switch from an iPhone – an iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, 5 or 6 – to a ...

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We are seeing more and more iPhone users moving to Android phones especially Samsung Galaxy series for a better user experience. Did you recently switch from an iPhone – an iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, 5 or 6 – to a Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, S5 or the brand-new Galaxy Galaxy S6,  S6 Edge, S7, S7 Edge? If so, then there’s some questions you might have. How to move all of your personal data over to the new device? Don’t worry. Here we share easy ways to help you transfer data from iPhone to Galaxy phone. Check out the methods below to see how.

Let Samsung Smart Switch Help You Out

The easiest way of moving your data is by using an app, and Samsung offers Smart Switch to seamlessly transfer contacts, photos, music, videos, messages and more from iPhone to your Samsung Galaxy device.

Option 1: Switching from iPhone to Galaxy via iCloud

  1. On your Samsung Galaxy S7/S6/S5, download Smart Switch on the Google Play Store and run the app.
  2. Select “Import from iCloud” and enter your Apple ID and password. Then choose the content you wish to move and tap “Let’s start the transfer”.

Switching from iPhone to Galaxy via iCloud

Option 2: Switching from iPhone to Galaxy via iTunes

  1. Connect your iPhone to PC with a USB cable and back up it using iTunes.
  2. Download, install and run Smart Switch for PC, then connect your Galaxy S7/S6/S5 to the computer.
  3. Select your device and the content you wish to transfer, then tap “OK”.

 Switching from iPhone to Galaxy via iTunes

Besides, Samsung Smart Switch lets you switching from iPhone to Galaxy S7/S6/S5 via cable. To do the transfer, an OTG cable for your Galaxy device and compatible charging cable for iPhone are required. If you don’t have the OTG USB cable, there is another way to transfer iPhone data to Galaxy S7/S6 directly.

Using Jihosoft iPhone to Galaxy Transfer Tool

Jihosoft iPhone to Galaxy Transfer is a great tool for switching from iPhone to Galaxy devices without losing any data. It provides one-click solution to transfer data, including contacts, text messages, calendar, photos, videos, and music from iPhone to Galaxy S2, S3, S4, S5, S6/S6 Edge, S7/S7 Edge, etc.

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  1. Run iPhone to Galaxy Transfer on the PC, then connect both your iPhone and Galaxy phone to the computer via USB cable.
  2. The program will automatically detect both your devices. Make sure iPhone listed as “Source” and Galaxy as “Destination”.
  3. In the source phone panel, select the content you wish to transfer, then click “Start Copy” to transfer iPhone data to galaxy S7/S6.

iPhone to Galaxy Transfer

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How to Transfer Music from iPhone to Android Phone https://www.jihosoft.com/phone-transfer/transfer-music-from-iphone-to-android.html Sun, 03 Jun 2018 04:29:06 +0000 http://www.jihosoft.com/?p=2069 Excitedly retire the old iPhone to embrace Android for a better experience but sadly find that you lack the suitable file sharing approaches to transfer the music library from iPhone to Android? This is very common for those who switch ...

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Excitedly retire the old iPhone to embrace Android for a better experience but sadly find that you lack the suitable file sharing approaches to transfer the music library from iPhone to Android? This is very common for those who switch from iPhone to Android because the two systems don’t support each other. Will you give up the wonderful songs bought from iTunes? Hold on! iPhone to Android music transfer is indeed tricky but it’s not unfulfillable. Here we’ll show you how to transfer songs from iPhone to Android phone with or without iTunes.

How to Transfer Music from iPhone to Android Phone

Part 1: Transfer iPhone Music to Android without iTunes

Moving iPhone music to Android without iTunes is not that complicated as you imagine. There are many third-party tools available can help you to do that easily. Take Jihosoft Phone Transfer for example, it provides users with a reliable method to directly transfer music, contacts, text messages, calendar, as well as photos and videos from iPhone to Android by one click. Want to see how all this happens? Follow the below steps.

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  1. Download and install this iPhone to Android Transfer tool on your PC. Then run it.
  2. Connect both your iPhone/iPod and Android phone to the PC via USB cables, and this program will detect the devices automatically. (Make sure the iPhone is listed as “Source” and Android is listed as “Destination”.)
  3. Choose “Music” from the listed file types and click “Start Copy” to begin transferring music from iPhone/iPod to Android.

Transfer iPhone Music to Android without iTunes

So easy, isn’t it? Just ensure your devices are connected to the computer all the time during the process. You can transfer music from all iOS devices including iPhone 3GS/4/4S/5/5S/6/6S/7/7 Plus/8/X to the latest Android phones like Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+, Huawei P20, OnePlus 6, LG G7, HTC U12 Plus, Xiaomi Mix 2, etc.

Part 2: Move Music from iPhone to Android Wirelessly

The cloud-based Google Play Services, which reliefs users of all kinds of cables, is another convenient way to transfer data between two different devices. Let’s see how to sync iPhone music to Android with Google Music.

  1. First of all, sync your iPhone music to iTunes.
  2. Download and install the Google Music Manager app on your computer. (Make sure you sign in with the the same Google account you use with your Android phone.)
  3. Run Music Manager and select “iTunes” as the location of your music files, the app will upload all your iTunes songs to Google Play.
  4. Run Google Play Music app on your Android, tap the top bar to switch to “All Music”, you should be able to see all your iTunes songs that you uploaded to Google Play.

Part 3: Send Music from iPhone to Android with iTunes

Although iTunes doesn’t support to copy music from iPhone to Android, you can still use iTunes to transfer your iPhone music to the computer first, and then simply drag & drop the songs from computer to your Android phone.

  1. Connect your Android phone to the computer as an removable drive with a USB cable.
  2. Open the iTunes media folder. Then drag and drop the songs into your Android music folder.

The default location of your iTunes media folder:

  • Windows XP – C:\Documents and Settings\(username)\My Documents\My Music\iTunes
  • Windows 8/7/Vista – C:\(username)\My Music\iTunes
  • Mac OS X – /user/username/Music/iTunes
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How to Transfer Contacts from Windows Phone to Android and iPhone https://www.jihosoft.com/phone-transfer/transfer-contacts-from-windows-phone-to-iphone-and-android.html Mon, 21 May 2018 07:34:33 +0000 https://www.jihosoft.com/?p=3554 Just purchased the new iPhone X or an amazing Android phone like Samsung Galaxy S9, and want to cast away your old Windows phone to start a new experience? Then you are likely to run into a knotty problem when ...

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Just purchased the new iPhone X or an amazing Android phone like Samsung Galaxy S9, and want to cast away your old Windows phone to start a new experience? Then you are likely to run into a knotty problem when you are enjoying the journey with your new device — moving contacts from Windows phone to Android or iPhone, which can be quite complicated and time-consuming. But you needn’t worry. Next, this article will guide you to transfer contacts from Windows phone to Android and iPhone without hassles.

Transfer Contacts from Windows Phone to Android and iPhone

Part I : Transfer Contacts to from Windows Phone to Android with Ease

It is known to all that directly syncing contacts between two phones with difference operating systems is not allowed. So using Outlook and Gmail may be the most convenient way to copy your contacts from Windows phone to Android.

  • Step 1: Transfer your contacts from Windows phone to Outlook.
  • Step 2: Navigate to outlook.com on computer and sign in with your account.
  • Step 3: Export your contacts as a .CSV file.
    Tap on the “Menu” button and choose “People” in the drop-down menu. Then click “Manage” in the pop-up window and choose “Export for Outlook and other service”.

Transfer Contacts from Windows Phone to Android and iPhone

  • Step 4: Login to Gmail and click the Gmail icon at top left corner. Then choose “Contacts” in the pull-down menu.
  • Step 5: Hit on the “More” button and select “Import”. Then import the .CSV file by “Choose File” option.

Transfer Contacts to from Windows Phone to Android with Ease

  • Step 6: Add your Gmail account to your Android phone and then you can finally move contacts from Windows phone to android.

Tips: For transferring other phone files, you can make use of Microsoft’s OneDrive app which allows you to easily backup documents, photos and videos from Windows phone and then restore them to Android.

Part II: How to Transfer Contacts from Windows Phone to iPhone

It is much easier to move contacts from Windows phone to iPhone with Outlook because you can directly add Outlook account to iPhone and then sync those contacts from Outlook to your iPhone.

  1. Open the “People” app on Windows phone and click “More” > “Settings” > “add an account”. Then sign in with your Outlook account to sync your contacts with it.
  2. Go to “Settings” on your iPhone and scroll down to “Mails, Contacts, Calendars”.
  3. Choose the “Add Account” option and select “Outlook” in next interface.
  4. Login with your Outlook account and password. Then your Windows contacts will be synced with your iPhone via Outlook.

Note: In order to copy contacts from Windows phone to iPhone successfully, please make sure the the “Contacts” option in “Account” screen on your iPhone is turned on.

How to Transfer Contacts from Windows Phone to iPhone

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How to Transfer Contacts from iPhone to Android https://www.jihosoft.com/phone-transfer/transfer-contacts-from-iphone-to-android.html Sun, 13 May 2018 01:00:52 +0000 http://www.jihosoft.com/?p=2059 As Samsung’s impressive Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus hit the market in 2018, some iPhone users may see a good opportunity to switch from iOS to Android, which makes how to transfer contacts, as well as other private data, ...

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As Samsung’s impressive Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus hit the market in 2018, some iPhone users may see a good opportunity to switch from iOS to Android, which makes how to transfer contacts, as well as other private data, from iPhone to Android become a hot topic on the Internet. Is it possible to switch from iPhone to Android without losing contacts? Of course yes. This passage will share some simple solutions to transfer iPhone contacts to Android with you.

Method 1: Manually Transfer Contacts from iPhone to Android

iPhone offers a built-in Share Contact option to transfer your contacts to another device. But it is recommended only when you just transfer a small number of contacts from iPhone to Android, because you have to transfer one by one, and this requires a huge amount of manual work.

  1. Go to the Contacts app on your iPhone and choose the contact you would like to transfer.
  2. Slide down and click the “Share Contact” button. Then export this contact from iPhone to Android via message or email.

Manually Transfer Contacts from iPhone to Android

Method 2: Transfer Multiple iPhone Contacts to Android in One Click

If you have a number of contacts to transfer, using a third-party phone transfer tool is the best choice for you. Jihosoft Phone Transfer is one such tool, which can transfer all of your iPhone contacts to Android by one click. Besides, it also allows you to transfer photos and videos from iPhone to Android, and more file types like text messages, call logs, calendar are also supported.

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  1. Install and launch Jihosoft Phone Transfer on your computer.
  2. Connect both your iPhone and Android phone to computer via USB cables.
  3. Set your Android phone as “Destination” and iPhone as “Source”.
  4. Mark the “Contacts” in source panel and click “Start Copy” to send your iPhone contacts to Android.

Transfer Multiple iPhone Contacts to Android in One Click

Supported devices:

  • iPhone: iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5, etc.
  • Android: Samsung Galaxy S9/S8/S7/S6/S5, Huawei P20/P10/Mate 10, HTC U11/One X10/One S9, Sony Xperia XZ1/Z5/Z4/Z3/Z2, Motorola Moto G/X/E, LG G6/5/4/3/3 Stylus, etc.

Method 3: Move Contacts from iPhone to Android by iCloud

Actually, iCloud can not directly move your contacts from iPhone to Android, but it allows you to export your iPhone contacts to computer and then you can import them to your Android phone.

  1. Enable iCloud on your iPhone and sync your contacts.
  2. Open the web browser on your computer and login to iCloud.com with your Apple ID and password.
  3. Tap on Contacts, and select the contacts you want one by one or via the “Select All” option.
  4. Hit the gear and choose “Export vCard”. Then the selected iPhone contacts will be exported to computer as a VCF file.
  5. Use a USB cable to connect your Android phone to computer, and import the VCF file to it. Finally, move the contacts from iPhone to Android through the default Contact app.

Move Contacts from iPhone to Android by iCloud

Method 4: Copy Contacts from iPhone to Android through iTunes

Syncing iPhone contacts with Google through iTunes is another useful method to copy contacts from iPhone to Android if you are using an iPhone with iOS 4.0 or lower.

  1. Open iTunes and plug your iPhone to computer with USB cable.
  2. Head to the summary page and click “Info” option. Then check “Sync Contacts with” and choose “Google Contacts”.
  3. Enter your Google username and password in the pop-up window and click “OK”.
  4. Once it is done, go to Menu > Settings > Accounts on your Android phone, tap on “Add Account” and choose “Google”.
  5. Sign in with the same Gmail account. Wait for a while, tick “Sync Contacts” and tap on “Finish”.

Copy Contacts from iPhone to Android through iTunes

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How to Move iTunes Library to a New Computer https://www.jihosoft.com/phone-transfer/move-itunes-library-to-new-compuer.html Thu, 03 May 2018 03:25:16 +0000 http://www.jihosoft.com/?p=3519 Building a gratified iTunes library, which contains our favourite albums, videos, podcasts, audiobooks and more, takes vast time and energy. Thus, many users would like to take along the iTunes library when switch to another computer, although moving iTunes library ...

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Building a gratified iTunes library, which contains our favourite albums, videos, podcasts, audiobooks and more, takes vast time and energy. Thus, many users would like to take along the iTunes library when switch to another computer, although moving iTunes library to new computer can be quite complicated. If you are also faced with this problem, just read this post and you will acquire three effective methods to transfer iTunes library to another computer.

Move iTunes Library to a New Computer

Method 1: Transfer iTunes Library to New Computer with External Hard Drive

Using an external hard drive to migrate iTunes library to new computer is the first choice for most people, because it doesn’t require Internet connection.

  1. Update your iTunes backup to ensure the library contains all the contents you want.
  2. Connect the external hard drive to the old computer.
  3. Consolidate and locate your iTunes library, and then move it to external hard drive.
  4. Disconnect your external hard drive and then plug it to the new computer.
  5. Locate the “Music” or “My Music” folder on new compute.
  6. Copy the iTunes file folder from external hard drive to “Music”/”My Music” on new computer.

Transfer iTunes Library to New Computer with External Hard Drive

Method 2: Copy iTunes Library to New Computer via Home Sharing

The Home Sharing option in iTunes allows users to move iTunes library to a new computer that connected to the same network with the old one.
Note: Please note that this method doesn’t created a permanent backup on your old computer.

  1. Launch iTunes on both of your computers and update it to the latest version.
  2. Click “File” > “Home Sharing” > “Turn on Home Sharing” on the old computer. Then type your Apple ID and password in the pop-up window.
  3. Go to the iTunes on new computer. Click “Account” > “Authorizations”, and choose “Authorize This Computer”.
  4. Enter the same Apple ID and password in next window.
  5. Turn on “Home Sharing” on new computer and select the type of data you want to transfer. Then click “OK” to import iTunes library to the new computer.

Copy iTunes Library to New Computer via Home Sharing

Tips: Migration Assistant from Apple Inc. is another good alternative for you if you want to transfer iTunes library to a Mac. Transferring iTunes Library from Mac to Mac or from PC to Mac are both supported.

Method 3: Transfer iTunes Library to Another Computer through an iPod

The steps to copy iTunes library to another computer with iPod is similar to Method 1, and here is how to do that quickly:

  1. Plug an iPod to the old computer with a USB cable.
  2. Find the iTunes library file and drag it to iPod.
  3. Disconnect the iPod and plug it to the new computer.
  4. Copy iTunes file folder to the “Music” or “My Music” folder to move iTunes library to the new computer.

Transfer iTunes Library to Another Computer through an iPod

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How to Transfer Spotify Playlist to Apple Music https://www.jihosoft.com/phone-transfer/transfer-spotify-playlist-to-apple-music.html Mon, 26 Mar 2018 02:44:37 +0000 http://www.jihosoft.com/?p=3492 More and more iPhone and Android users is switching from Spotify to Apple Music to enjoy its fantastic features since this great tool is launched. However, scores of people are stuck in transferring playlist from Spotify to Apple music, which ...

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More and more iPhone and Android users is switching from Spotify to Apple Music to enjoy its fantastic features since this great tool is launched. However, scores of people are stuck in transferring playlist from Spotify to Apple music, which makes “Spotify to Apple Music” a hot topic on the Internet. To settle this headachy problem, this passage summarizes some efficient solutions to transfer Spotify songs to Apple Music.

Transfer Spotify Playlist to Apple Music

Option 1: Transfer Spotify Playlist to Apple Music with Houdini

To transfer Spotify to Apple Music, using a third party application is necessary. Houdini, which is specially designed to transfer songs from Spotify to Apple Music on iOS device, is one of the most reliable ones among similar apps, and it is priced at $2.99.

  1. Download Houdini and launch it on your iPhone.
  2. Select “Spotify” in the “Export From “Screen”, and allow Houdini to open “Spotify”.
  3. In the “Import To” screen, choose “Apple Music”. Then click “OK” to authorize this app to access Apple Music.
  4. Select the playlist you want to transfer and wait Houdini to match your songs.
  5. Finally, tap on “Start Transfer Process” to transfer your Spotify playlist to Apple Music.

Transfer Spotify Playlist to Apple Music with Houdini

Option 2: Export Spotify Playlist to Apple Music with SongShift

SongShift is also a good choice to export Spotify Playlist to Apple Music. In addition to Spotify and Apple Music, it also supports various services like Deezer, Discogs, HypeMachine, LastFM, Napster, Pandora, Tidal and YouTube.

  1. Install this app and open it. Then click “Begin New Shift”.
  2. Choose the Soptify as source and login your account as promoted.
  3. Select the playlist you want to transfer.
  4. Finally, choose to add it to an existing playlist in Apple music or create a new one.

Note: You can only transfer up to 100 songs with the free version, and you will have to pay $3.99 if you want to transfer more.

Export Spotify Playlist to Apple Music with SongShift

Option 3: Move from Spotify to Apple Music on Android

Since Houdini and SongShift are available for iOS devices only, how to move Spotify playlist to Apple Music on Android? Don’t worry. There is another excellent Spotify to Apple Music converter named Soundiiz, and it is compatible with Android devices.

  1. Download and install Soundiiz on your device.
  2. Open this app after installation is completed and choose “Platform to Platform”.
  3. Select “Spotify” as your source platform and login your account.
  4. Choose one playlist you want to transfer.
  5. Set “Apple Music” as destination platform, and then your playlist will be transferred.

Move from Spotify to Apple Music on Android

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