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What it is

Android Switch copies apps and data from an Android or iOS phone or tablet to an Android device. The classic method uses a cable or the Android Switch app; the upgraded method supports cable or wireless transfer. For wireless pairing with an iPhone, scan the QR code displayed on the new Android phone using the old iPhone’s camera.

Transfers can include contacts, calendars, photos, and videos. The upgraded method also supports items such as call history, passwords, Wi-Fi networks, eSIMs, app data, files and folders, and passkeys. WhatsApp history moves during setup with the classic cable method, but transfers separately after setup with the upgraded method. That upgraded method is available on select devices running Android 17, with broader availability planned. On Pixel 9 and newer devices, data can move after setup even without the other device. Only free apps available on Google Play can transfer; paid apps or subscriptions may require contacting their developers. eSIM availability depends on the phone brand and carrier. The app is free, has no trial, and Google Play says it is already installed on Android devices.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Android Switch copies data from another phone or tablet to an Android device.Read 10 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Security
The Google Play listing reports that data is encrypted in transit and that no data is shared with third parties.Read 10 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Support
The switch page directs users to the Help Center and links to Pixel and Samsung concierge support.Read 10 Oct 2026 · android.com
Headquarters
Mountain View, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · android.com
Founded
1998Read 28 Sep 2026 · android.com
After-setup transfers
On Pixel 9 and newer devices, Android Switch can move data after setup, even without the other device.Read 9 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
App transfer limit
Apps available at no charge on Google Play can transfer; the page advises contacting developers about paid subscriptions.Read 9 Oct 2026 · android.com
App transfer limits
The page says free apps available on Google Play can transfer, and advises contacting developers about paid apps or subscriptions.Read 10 Oct 2026 · android.com
Data coverage
The upgraded Wi-Fi method supports app data, call history, Google Account, files and folders, eSIM, passwords and passkeys, and Wi-Fi networks, among other data types.Read 10 Oct 2026 · android.com
Data types
The switch page says users can bring over photos, contacts, passwords, messages, and more.Read 10 Oct 2026 · android.com
Device availability
The upgraded method is available on select Google Pixel and Samsung devices, while the classic method can be used on other Android phones.Read 10 Oct 2026 · android.com
eSIM limit
eSIM transfer availability depends on the phone brand and carrier.Read 10 Oct 2026 · android.com
Preinstalled
Google Play says Android Switch is already installed on Android devices.Read 10 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Privacy controls
The Google Play listing says the app may collect personal info, messages, and other data types, and users can request deletion.Read 10 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Transfer methods
The classic method transfers data by cable or through the Android Switch app, while the upgraded method supports cable or wireless transfer without requiring the app.Read 10 Oct 2026 · android.com
WhatsApp
WhatsApp data transfers separately after the initial transfer in the upgraded flow; the classic flow offers WhatsApp transfer during setup using a cable.Read 10 Oct 2026 · android.com
Who it is for
The product is for people setting up an Android device from another phone or tablet, including iPhones and iPads.Read 9 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Wireless pairing
For the upgraded method, users scan an on-screen QR code on the new Android phone with the old iPhone camera to pair the devices.Read 10 Oct 2026 · android.com

Plans and prices

Android Switch Free No price listed on the opened pages; app is available to install from Google Play Read 10 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Transfers from Android and iOS devices
  • Upgraded method supports wireless transfer
  • Can move contacts, calendars, photos, and videos
  • Pixel 9 and newer support after-setup transfers

Limits

  • Upgraded method is limited to select Android 17 devices
  • Paid apps and subscriptions do not transfer
  • eSIM transfers depend on phone brand and carrier

Who it suits

It suits people setting up an Android device from another phone or tablet, including an iPhone or iPad. It can also help Pixel 9 and newer users move data after setup when the other device is unavailable.

Verdict

Android Switch supports several transfer methods and a wide range of data types, with availability varying by device and method. Check app, eSIM, and WhatsApp limits before starting a move.

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