How to Switch from iPhone to Android | Ditch that Apple Brick!

A quick guide on how to swap your iPhone for an Android smartphone in 2024, switching that pricey slab for a more customisable and potentially far more affordable phone. Moving from Apple's iOS to Samsung, Pixel etc is easier than ever these days; so here's the main steps you should follow for a smooth transition.

One of the best reasons to transfer from Apple iPhones to Android is the diverse selection of smartphones you'll find with Google's OS. From the Pixels to Samsung Galaxy blowers and more affordable options from Motorola, Xiaomi etc, there's a lot of choice for all kinds of budgets. Don't spunk out silly amounts of cash on an iPhone when you can spend less than half that cash on an excellent Android phone!

You can backup and transfer your main data without too much effort, thanks to apps like Google One, Photos and Switch to Android. Using these you can copy across your contacts, calendar entries, pics, videos and other important bits. Just remember to switch off iMessage!

Let us know your own tips for switching to Android vs iPhone down in the comments below.

How to switch from iPhone to Android Chapters:
0:00 - Blather
1:00 - Which Android phone?
3:00 - Google One backup
3:59 - Setting up Android phone
4:42 - Copying data to Samsung phone
6:24 - Copying data to other Androids
7:50 - Switch off iMessage
9:06 - Email
9:35 - Apps and the rest
10:36 - Warnings!

[Pugwash.]

My wife switched to an Android after years of iPhones. She wanted a phone that didn't look identical to her previous one, and saved a whole load of money. It almost sounds sensible when stated like that.

[thomasweiser]

I switched from Apple to Android (Flip 6!) thanks to your reviews! Enjoying it after ages of iOS.

[StevieV]

Went from iPhone 12 to OnePlus 12 and I LOVE IT. It's so brilliant!

[CSouth]

Perfect timing, just waiting on my pixel 9 pro to be delivered, switching from iPhone 13 Pro Max

[lukechapman]

Me and my Mrs have both been thinking of switching from our current iPhones to the Google pixel 9 pro, she keeps reminding me about how good the Google pixel is and looks

[Cyro_]

I was planning to do this and im really glad theres now an up to date video about it, thank you!

[simonday]

I tried it last year with pixel 8 and couldn’t get on with it, went back iPhone 15 after a few months. No hatred towards android, just prefer iOS

[consciously]

I've always both used iOS and Android as my employer gives me iPhones. In the early days of Android I preferred iOS, but since 2016 or so Android has gotten better and better, and I wouldn't even think of using an iPhone as my personal phone nowadays. Just got an S24+ and I love it!

[ricoyou]

Great video! Traded in Iphone15 Pro Max for my Pixel 9 Pro Xl and best decision I ever made! Loving this amazing Blower Pixel!

[leeharris]

This video has come up at the perfect time as I am just about to jump to android after fudge knows how many years on iPhone. Thanks Uncle S!

[mxbblife_mu]

I remember being forced to get an iPhone 7 Plus in a family plan while being a Windows Phone fanboy (still am I put the Windows Phone launcher on every Android phone I buy). I hated it when I first got it but learned to tolerate it for 2 years until I lost it and went to Android.... I never looked back since.

[ShamirQushairi]

Google should make Samsung's Smart Switch the standard for iOS to Android & Android to Android data transfer.

Much like how Samsung's Quick Share replaced Google's Nearby Share.

[Beybladebattles]

It is very interesting to see how both of us have completely opposite experiences. For you, the people you talked to wanted to switch from iOS to Android and nobody the other way around. For me, it's the exact opposite. Everyone I know and talked to have been switching from Android to iOS in 2023 and 2024. While nobody switching from iOS to Android. Thanks for sharing your perspective :)

[paulc]

I recently switched from an iPad air3 to Samsung Tab S9, best thing ever done. Much better with a great screen and includes a pen. The start was when I switched from iPhone to Samsung Galaxy S21 and last year to the S23. Love android, just need some apps to align with android, Facebook, for example.

[johnafk]

These past weeks and months I’ve seen a lot of Americans switched to Pixel after the RCS update on iOS.

[mikeb]

Uncle Spurt would never be caught driving a Lambo at 96mph...

[briammojica]

Good video uncle spurt, one of the good ones, finally a video when you are talking about a iphone with a big smile. It gonna help a lot of people.

[nathanielcooper]

I would recommend a OnePlus phone if you want to switch to an android at the OS is probably the most similar. But you can also install a bunch of apps from the play store to have your phone look exactly like iOS.

[MichaelW]

Although I've been a dedicated Samsung user since my first S4, the ability to choose a phone from a wide array of manufacturers at myriad price points is one of the best reasons to stick with Android. Apple wants to lock its users into the iCult, where it can charge ridiculous prices for phones that vaguely promise the features you just paid for at some unspecified future date.

[-less-car]

I can't believe I'm saying this, but in my quest for a quality compact, I have just bought an iPhone 12 mini. I love my Samsung S23, but I may cross the streams and try to live with the 12 mini. It is delightfully tiny. 😮