Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Apple Introduces Transfer to Android in iOS 26.3 Beta
Apple has released a new beta update for iPhones called iOS 26.3.
This update includes a special feature that helps people move their stuff from an iPhone to an Android phone.
This feature is called 'Transfer to Android.'
It lets you move things like photos, messages, notes, and apps without needing any extra apps.
You can find this feature in the Settings under 'Transfer or Reset iPhone.'
Once you start the process, you can choose what you want to move to your new Android phone.
However, some things like health data and locked notes can't be moved.
Apple also says that in the future, both Apple and Google might make it even easier to move data between iPhones and Android phones.
The new update is expected to be available to everyone in January.
If you want to try it before then, you can sign up for a free Apple Developer account.
Apple released iOS 26.3 beta with a 'Transfer to Android' feature.
The feature allows transferring photos, messages, notes, passwords, apps, and phone numbers.
Health data, Bluetooth devices, and protected items cannot be transferred.
The feature is accessible via Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone.
The stable release is expected in January, with early access via Apple Developer account.
- Who
- Apple
- What
- Introduced Transfer to Android feature in iOS 26.3 beta
- When
- Shortly after iOS 26.2 update
- Where
- Globally, via software update
- Why
- To simplify the process of migrating from iPhone to Android
- Update Version
- iOS 26.3 beta
- Key Feature
- Transfer to Android
- Data Transferable
- Photos, messages, notes, passwords, apps, phone number
- Non-Transferable Data
- Health data, Bluetooth devices, protected items
- Expected Stable Release
- January
- Developer Access
- Free via Apple Developer account
- Google's Similar Feature
- Android Canary 2512 build