A switch from Android to iPhone

QUESTION: How hard is it to convert from an Android smartphone to an iPhone?

In the world of smartphones, the Android vs. iPhone battle is similar to Ford vs. Chevy with passionately avid fans on both sides.

However, converting from a Ford to a Chevy is a lot less involved than going from an Android to an iPhone.

Your first step is to determine what on your Android handset needs to be transferred to your new iPhone. Unlike the iPhone, many Android phones have the ability to expand the base memory, so if you have a micro SD expansion card loaded with music and pictures, everything may not fit on a base-model iPhone.

Apple charges $100 to $150 as a premium to go from its base model to the expanded memory options depending upon the model you’re buying.

Deleting the items on your Android phone that don’t need to transfer before you get started will make the transfer process less complicated, especially if you’re dealing with too much content to transfer.

Several years ago with the launch of the iPhone 6, Apple released an Android app called ‘Move to iOS’ to help switchers with the process.

It’s far from perfect, but it does take a lot of what used to be a manual process out of the equation.

The app only works if you’re transferring to an iPhone that has yet to be set up, so if you’ve already started using yours, you’ll either need to reset it or move everything over manually.

Despite all of the advancements made in transfer options, you’re still likely to run into issues or glitches, so be prepared for a period of adjustments.

Also, keep in mind that all the apps available for the Android aren’t necessarily available for the iPhone.