Transfer Files From Android Phone To iPhone via Wifi or Without

Written By Raj

Approved By Anuraag Singh

Published On October 6th, 2023

Reading Time 5 Minutes Reading

Applies to: The methods discussed within this article are applicable to move data from Android phone to iPhone 8, XR, XS, 11, 11 Pro, and all the above versions.

In this era of smart technology, we all have our favorite gadgets and smartphone is one of them. But, smartphones also have various categories among which Android and iPhone are the two most used devices. Therefore, sharing data between Android and iPhone is very common. After considering all the user queries and issues related to how to transfer files from Android phone to iPhone, we have come up with this tutorial. Here we will share some free methods to share files from Android to iOS. So, keep reading!

User’s Real-time Query

“Recently, I bought the iPhone 11 and before this, I was using an Android phone. Now, I want to move data from an Android phone to my brand new iPhone. I am searching for an instant solution to transfer files from Android phone to iPhone. Kindly share any reliable approach to do the same. Thank you in advance.”

Before You Start!

Make sure that the Wifi is turned on of your Android phone.
If you need to share the Chrome bookmarks from the Android phone, then update the Chrome browser to its latest edition.
You have to Plug your iOS and Android device into power.
Ensure that the data you are sharing, consisting of what’s on your Micro SD card, will fit on iOS devices.

Best Free Solutions to Transfer Files From Android Phone to iPhone

Here, in this segment, we are going to describe step by step procedure to move files from Android to an iPhone device. You just have to follow all the instructions to execute the data sharing process properly. Let’s begin:

How to Move Files From Android to iPhone via Wifi

Install FileMaster application on iPhone (iOS device)

1. Initially, go to the on iPhone File manager and tap on the More button. Then, select the WiFi Transfer option from the pop-up menu.

wifi transfer to connect iPhone with android

2. Now, slide the toggle to ON state in the Wifi transfer window. This will get you an iPhone file wireless transfer address.

access iPhone file transfer URL on android phone browser

3. Connect your Android phone to the same Wi-Fi network. Launch the internet browser on the Android device and browse the iPhone Wifi address on it.

iPhone file wireless transfer address opened

4. Click on the Start Upload button from the iPhone file transfer URL address, and select Files on Android phone to be transferred to the iPhone device.

select file from android phone to copy to iPhone

5. The uploaded files are transferred directly to the iPhone file manager. Then, Export these files to your iPhone device.

The above process will share all your files (photos, videos, documents, music, etc.) from Android to iPhone. You can open the received files with the supported applications on your iPhone device. The process of copying data files from Android phone to an iPhone via Wifi is fully dependent on the network bandwidth. Thus, while this file transfer is on, we should take care of certain things so that the file-sharing process is completed successfully.

Points to Note While Transferring Data From Android Phone to iPhone

In case, you are encountering any issue while sharing files between Android and iPhone, you can check the points listed below:

Ensure that you leave both Android or iOS devices alone until the data moving procedure finishes.
In case, you use other applications or get a call on your Android before the sharing completes, then it may be possible that your content won’t transfer successfully. Try avoiding it.
If you fail by any means, restart both of your devices and try again moving files from Android phones to the iPhone.
Turn off cellular data connection on your Android device and then try the file transfer again.

Transfer Files From Android Phone to iPhone Using Shareit (without Wifi Network)

The Shareit application uses a Wifi-Direct to move files between devices. There is no need for any Wifi network to perform this process for sharing files from an Android phone to the iPhone.

Procedure to Share Files Between Android and iOS Device Through Shareit

1. Enable Sending mode and Setup Hotspot on Android Phone Shareit Application

setup Share it Hot-spot in android phone

Install and run the Shareit application on your Android phone. Click on the Send button and select files to share with the iOS device. Next, create a Wifi-Hotspot and also, enable Bluetooth. Then, click Next. This will create a Wifi network on your Android screen searching for the receiver. Click on Connect to iOS option on the screen and select the Continue option.

steps to connect iOS device on android phone

2. Connect iPhone to Android Phone Hotspot

On your iPhone device, enable Wifi and choose to connect the Android phone Hotspot below to the Choose a Network section. Enter the password of wifi hotspot of Android phone here. Click on Join to connect with the Android Hotspot.

connect iPhone with Android phone to transfer files

3. Transfer All Files from Android to iPhone via Shareit Application

Then, open the Shareit app on the iPhone and click on the Receive button.

This process will easily send all your data from an Android phone to an iPhone. Once you have set up the wifi connection, you can share multiple files to and fro between the Android and iOS devices.

Summing Up

After reading the complete blog, you will be able to transfer files from Android phone to iPhone. Both the above-mentioned methods are capable enough to move files from Android to iOS without losing any data. One can follow any method as per their preference and perform the data transfer.

By Raj

Raj is a versatile digital marketing and content strategy professional with a diverse skill set. He is passionate about driving growth and success, and he combines his marketing expertise with a knack for creating engaging content that resonates with a wide range of audiences.

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