Copy data from your iPhone 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.
Step 1 of 6
Set up your new Pixel
Important: A Google Account is recommended. Otherwise, you can’t download apps, and some content won’t copy to your new device.
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
- The SIM card tool that came with your Pixel, unless you have an eSIM
If you use a SIM card, before you turn on your device, use a SIM card tool to eject the tray. Then, insert the SIM card.
Learn more about what apps and data will transfer.
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Prepare your iPhone
Important: If you no longer have your iPhone device or SIM card, follow the steps from Apple to deregister your phone number from iMessage.
Turn off iMessage
- While your SIM card is still in your iPhone device, go to the Settings app.
- Tap Messages.
- Turn off iMessage.
- To go back to the main settings list, at the top left, tap Settings.
- Tap FaceTime.
- Turn off Facetime.
If you use WhatsApp for messages, learn how to transfer WhatsApp data to a new Android.
Step 3 of 6
Prepare your Pixel
When you’re ready to get started, make sure your existing iPhone and your new Pixel device are both powered on.
- On your new Pixel, tap iPhone or iPad.
- If you want to set up a phone for a child, tap Skip. Learn how to set up a child device.
- Connect to a strong Wi-Fi connection.
- Set up your SIM:
- If available, you can download an eSIM from your carrier.
- If you have a SIM card and didn’t put it in yet, insert it into the SIM card slot tray with a SIM card tool.
- To transfer your SIM card to your Pixel, follow the on-screen instructions.
- Sign in to your Google Account.
- On your Pixel, enter your Google Account password.
- Tap Next.
To set a PIN, follow the on-screen instructions. Then, set up Fingerprint Unlock and Face Unlock.
Step 4 of 6
Connect your devices
Transfer data
- Tap Next.
- Unlock your existing iPhone device.
- On your Pixel, tap Next.
Find your iPhone cable
- When you find your iPhone cable, tap Next.
- Plug that cable into your iPhone.
- On your Pixel, tap Next.
Connect your devices
- Plug the other end of your iPhone cable into your Pixel with the Quick Switch Adapter, if necessary.
- Your devices are now connected. To continue, tap Next.
Tip: If you don’t have a compatible cable to connect your devices, to get a Quick Switch Adapter, reach out to Pixel Support.
Step 5 of 6
Copy apps & data
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 what you can do with your Gemini mobile app.
If you’re missing photos and videos from your old iPhone device, learn how to transfer iCloud photos and videos to Google Photos.
Learn how to transfer data from an iPhone to a Pixel.
Tip: You can transfer data after setup when you go to the Settings app 
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Get support
To learn more about your Pixel or to get in touch, visit the Pixel Phone Help Center.
If you need more help with your Pixel setup:
- Open the Settings app
.
- Scroll down.
- 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.