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
- The Quick Switch Adapter that came with your Pixel
- A strong Wi-Fi connection
- The SIM card tool that came with your Pixel, unless you have an eSIM
Step 2 of 6
Prepare your iPhone
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.
Step 3 of 6
Prepare your Pixel
When you’re ready to get started, make sure your existing iPhone and your new Pixel 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.
- 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.
Step 5 of 6
Copy apps & data
Choose which data to copy from your existing iPhone device, including apps, photos, contacts, and more.
You can transfer:
- Contacts
- Calendars
- Photos and videos saved on your iPhone
- Texts and iMessages
- WhatsApp chat history
- Free apps (if the iPhone version is available on Google Play)
- MP3s and audio files
- Notes
- Wallpapers (unless you use a standard device wallpaper)
- Call history
- Home screen layout
- Alarms
If you’re missing photos and videos from your old iPhone device, learn how to transfer iCloud photos and videos to Google Photos.
Learn more about what apps and data will transfer.
Step 6 of 6
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.