Google’s gift for Android lovers: Now you will be able to transfer data from Apple to Android phone, Google introduced Switch-to-Android app

Google has secretly launched a ‘Switch to Android’ app. This app has been specially launched for such iOS users who want to switch to Android i.e. want to come from iPhone to Android. Google’s ‘Switch to Android’ app works wirelessly, meaning no cable is needed to transfer data through it.

Data transfer will be completely secure in Android

Google claims that data transfer from iOS to Android will be completely secure. Apart from this, it will not take much time to transfer data through this app. The Switch to Android app is also available on the App Store. Information on how to switch is also given in the app along with the description.

App size 39MB

During data transfer, users will get the option to transfer from contacts to calendar, photos-videos. The size of this app is 39MB and it can be downloaded on iPhone with iOS 12.0 or later. Until now there was no direct way to switch from iOS to Android. Apple already has the option to switch from Android to iOS.

Process to download and use Switch to Android app on your iPhone

1. Download Switch to Android App by clicking on this link https://apps.apple.com/in/app/id1581816143.
2. Launch the app, click on the Start button, then scan the QR code shown on your Android phone.
3. On your Android phone, select your iPhone from the list of devices.
4. Select the toggles for Contacts, Calendar Events, Photos and Videos, and then tap Continue.
5. After the copying process is complete, disable iMessage by tapping on the Go to Settings button.
6. Request a copy of your iCloud data by tapping Start Request on the next screen.
7. Close the app and continue the setup on your Android phone.

The App Store listing for the Switch to Android app suggests that users will need to be running iOS 12 or later on their iPhones. The app’s details also tell users that the app will ask for a number of permissions to access the users’ iPhone’s data to complete the transfer to the Android device. The app shows location, contact information, user content, usage information, identifiers and other data listed for collection under the privacy section “Data Linked to You”. Google has not yet officially announced the app and there is no information on when it will be listed on the App Store.