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Switch from an iPhone® to a Pixel phone

It’s easy to copy data from your iPhone device to your new Pixel. Connect the two phones with a cable or pair them wirelessly to securely move over your contacts, photos, calendars, and more.

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The following screens are based on Pixel devices with Android 14. The steps might be different if you have an earlier operating system.

  1. Step 1 of 6

    Get ready to set up your new Pixel

    Make sure you have the following:

    • Your fully charged iPhone® device with a recent version of iOS software.
    • The charging cable for your existing iPhone device.
    • Your new, fully charged Pixel.
    • A strong Wi-Fi connection.
    • SIM card tool.

    If you are using a SIM card, you can use a SIM card tool to eject the SIM tray and insert the SIM card before turning on your device.

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

    Learn more about what apps and data will transfer.

  2. Step 2 of 6

    Prepare your iPhone device

    Turn off iMessage®

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

    Turn off FaceTime®

    • Go to Settings > FaceTime® > Turn off FaceTime®.

    If you use WhatsApp for messages, learn how to transfer your messages from WhatsApp.

    Important: If you no longer have your iPhone device or SIM card, follow the steps from Apple to deregister your phone number from iMessage.

  3. Step 3 of 6

    Prepare your Pixel

    When you’re ready to get started, make sure your existing iPhone device and your new Pixel device are both powered on.

    On your new Pixel, tap Get Started. Then, select iPhone® or iPad®.

    If you are setting up a phone for a child, tap Skip. Learn how to set up a child device.

    Connect to Wi-Fi

    • Connect to a strong Wi-Fi network.

    Sign into your Google Account

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

    Set up your SIM

    • If available, you can download an eSIM from your carrier.
    • If you have a SIM card and didn’t insert it already, insert your SIM card into the SIM card slot tray using a SIM card tool.
    • Follow the prompts to transfer your SIM card to your Pixel.

    Follow the prompts to set a PIN.

  4. Step 4 of 6

    Connect your devices

    Get ready to transfer data

    • Tap Next. Unlock your existing iPhone device. Then, on your Pixel, tap Next.

    Find your iPhone device's cable

    • When you find your iPhone device's cable, tap Next.
    • Plug that cable into your iPhone device. Then, on your Pixel, tap Next.

    Connect your devices

    • Plug the other end of your iPhone device's cable into your Pixel.
    • Your devices are now connected. To continue, tap Next.

    Note: If you don’t have a compatible cable to connect your devices, you can contact Pixel Support to get a Quick Switch Adapter.

  5. Step 5 of 6

    Copy apps and data

    Lastly, you’ll choose which data to copy from your existing iPhone device, including apps, photos, contacts, and more.

    During setup you can turn on Gemini, your built-in AI assistant on your Pixel. Tap Use Gemini. Learn more about the Gemini mobile app.

    If you’re missing photos and videos from your old iPhone device, go to g.co/transferfromicloud.

    Learn more about what copies to your Pixel from your iOS device.

    Note: You can transfer data after setup by going to the Settings app > Backup or copy data. Learn how to restore your data from a backup.

  6. Step 6 of 6

    Get support

    We’re always here to help, 24/7. To learn more about your Pixel or to get in touch, visit the Pixel Phone Help Center.

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

    You can learn more about your new device with the Pixel Tips app.

    You can also explore the Pixel Simulator, our YouTube channel, or visit the Pixel Help Center.

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