5 Methods to Transfer Data from iPhone to Samsung Galaxy S9

We've got enough information about Samsung S9. Now we are focusing on the data transferring between iPhone and Samsung S9. Except transferring iTunes backup and iCloud backup to Samsung S9, in this article, we'll also get knowledge of the details about transferring data from iPhone to Samsung Galaxy S9 directly. And if you just got a brand new S9, you can follow out tutorial to get started with Samsung Galaxy S9.

Method 1. Transfer Data from iPhone to Samsung Galaxy S9 Wirelessly with Samsung Smart Switch

To transfer data from iOS to Samsung, then Smart Switch app should be installed on Samsung Device firstly. Find Samsung Smart Switch Mobile app in the Google Play store on your Samsung device and hit update (The version must be V3.3.02-4 or higher).

Note:

• The Smart Switch Mobile app only partially supports iCloud back-ups made using iOS 9.

• If you created a backup using iOS 9, you will be able to transfer your Contacts, Calendar, Photos, and Videos only.

• To transfer your remaining content, please connect to your old device using an OTG cable or Smart Switch for PC/Mac.

Step 1If you want to transfer data using wireless, you need to prepare your transferring contents Using iCloud. On your iOS device, navigate to Settings > iCloud, then swipe to and touch Backup. If iCloud Backup is turned off, touch the slider and then touch Back Up Now.

Step 2 Then launch Smart Switch on the new device and then touch WIRELESS. Next, touch RECEIVE and choose iOS.

Step 3Enter your Apple ID and password and then touch SIGN IN. Select the basic contents you want to transfer and then touch IMPORT. Then select additional contents you want to transfer and then touch IMPORT.

Step 4Now all the selected contents will be transferred to your Samsung Galaxy S9.

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Method 2. Transfer Data from iPhone to Samsung Galaxy S9 via USB cable with Samsung Smart Switch

To transfer data from iOS to Samsung, then Smart Switch app should be installed on Samsung Device firstly. Find Samsung Smart Switch Mobile app in the Google Play store on your Samsung device and hit update (The version must be V3.3.02-4 or higher).

Note: Make sure your iPhone and Samsung Galaxy S9 are well-charged, because it will take some time if there is a large amount of data to be transferred. The transferring will be interrupted if one of them is out of charge.

Step 1In this method, you need to prepare an iOS cable and a Micro USB to USB adapter (OTG cable).

Step 2 Launch Smart Switch on Samsung Galaxy S9 and then touch USB CABLE. Then connect the two devices using the old iPhone's USB cable and the USB-OTG adapter that came with your Samsung Galaxy S9.

Step 3A pop-up messages will appear on your iPhone. When you see it, tap Trust then touch NEXT.

Step 4Select the content you want to transfer and then touch TRANSFER. Wait with patience until all your contents has be transferred.

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Method 3. One-click to Transfer Data from iPhone to Samsung Galaxy S9

Syncios Data Transfer has been a professional data transfer app for years. It supports to transfer contacts, messages, call logs, music, photos, videos and bookmarks from iPhone to Samsung Galaxy S9 with One-click. And it can also recover iTunes / iCloud backup to Samsung Galaxy S9 devices easily.

Step 1 Download and install Syncios Data Transfer on computer then launch it.

Step 2Three modes will be displayed on homepage, choose Transfer mode.

Step 3Connect both iPhone and Samsung Galaxy S9 to computer. Keep the devices unlocked and check every pop-up message on iPhone or Galaxy S9. Click on 'Trust' or 'Allow' when see it. Make sure you have enabled USB debugging mode on your Samsung Galaxy S9 device.

Note: please check on your phone screen when connecting to PC to authorize Samsung mobile transfer tool to read your data. Any other phone detection problem please click here: for iOS detection problem / for Android detection problem.

Step 4 Make sure iPhone is on the left as the source device and Galaxy S9 is on the right as the target device. The positions could be exchanged by clicking on Flip option on the middle. Click on Next.

Step 5Select contents and and wait for data loading. It will take some time according the size of your data. Click on Next to launch the transfer. Have a cup of coffee and take a rest now.

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Method 4. Retrieve iTunes Backup of iPhone to Samsung Galaxy S9

If you’ve done iTunes Backup before, you can retrieve iPhone data from iTunes Backup to Galaxy S9 directly without iPhone. If you haven’t done before, follow here to do an iTunes backup before data transferring.

Step 1Launch Syncios Data Transfer and go to Restore mode then click on iTunes backup. Connect your Galaxy S9 to computer.

Step 2 Syncios can detect all of your iTunes backup saved on computer automatically and list them on the pop-up window. Choose one iTunes backup from the list. Click on "OK". Then tap Next to continue.

Step 3Select contents you need and wait for data loading. Then tap on Next. Now, Syncios is copying iTunes backup to your Galaxy S9. Have a rest now and leave Syncios do the rest for you. You can come back later, Just make sure the device is connected properly.

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Method 5. Retrieve iCloud backup of iPhone to Samsung Galaxy S9

If you’ve done iCloud Backup before, you can retrieve iPhone data from iCloud Backup to Galaxy S9 directly without iPhone. But if you haven’t done before or you’ve done it long time ago, please follow here to prepare an iCloud backup before data transfer.

Note: Please turn off iCloud Library after finishing backing up with iCloud. Syncios Data Transfer could not detect your data if you turn on the iCloud Library.

Step 1Open Syncios Data Transfer and connect your Samsung Galaxy S9 to computer.

Step 2 Choose Restore > iCloud Backup, then you’ll be required to enter into iCloud Apple ID.

Step 3After enter into the right Apple ID, choose any backup file to download. If there is an error when sign in iCloud, follow here to fix it.

Step 4All downloaded iCloud backup files will be listed on the list. Tick off the iCloud backup you need. Cick on Next. Then select contents from to load the iCloud backup. At last, click on Next to start transferring. Wait with patience, it will take some time to transfer all data.

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Video Tutorial - Sync iPhone Data to Samsung

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Conclusion:

All methods are listed above, which one do you prefer? As a Samsung user, you must be familiar with Samsung Smart Switch for a long time, why not try another tool - Syncios Data Transfer. It helps you sync all data from another device to your new Samsung phone quickly and restore iTunes and iCloud backup without data overwriting.

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