If you received a smartphone this Christmas, may well give up in case you need an operating system (OS) different from the previous. Whether new or used – explain here how to reset the factory settings on Android and iPhone smartphones before reuse – note that the latest versions of Android and iOS systems are increasingly compatible, in that it is very easy to transfer information about. No reason to panic, however.
In the recent past it was not so, the technological difference between the operating systems was great, but from the release of version 5 of Android (known as Lollipop) the scenario has changed . The iPhone pioneered but the Google machine improved a lot and, although there are differences, are increasingly coming in functional terms. Let’s not get into the discussion of what is the best, but rather explain how to transition from one to the other – in both directions and without complications. The easiest way is to use Google services, but there are other options.
Apple makes life easier with an application available on Google Play that transfers all the essential information of Android to the iPhone, including applications ( Apps ) free such as Facebook or Twitter. Paid applications are automatically placed on the wish list ( wish list ) the Apple store
But once again, the Google applications are the most practical way:. Email, contacts, documents and photographs – through Google Photos, which offers unlimited free storage. Google’s applications work the same way (and well) in both operating systems.
Another option is to install specific applications to transfer data. Some use the cloud (PhotoSync) and other transfer data over Wi-Fi (Copy My Data).
The photos can be downloaded from Android to iOS without going through cloud , through iTunes. Copy the Android photographs to your computer and from there to iTunes, which then synchronizes with the iPhone. The same procedure to transfer music.
Since Android is recognized by computers as an external drive, it’s easy to find the folder where your photos and music are stored. After the import into iTunes, you can even choose what you want to sync with the iPhone.
Some brands have already developed transition tools identical to Apple. Samsung for example, has the Smart Switch.
As in Android transition to iPhone, Google is the easy way, since the applications work as well on Android as iOS. Google has a page that explains step by step how to make the data transfer.
At the time of change of operating system, the transfer of text messages are among the most problematic points. There are applications that enable this transition with copy of the guarantee but not the iMessage SMS (text messages “Blue” from Apple). One possibility is to manually copy it into a text document and save for file
With regard to messages, an important note:. First turn off the iMessage function, to ensure that Apple shut down the system for your number. This process can take some time. Not turning off iMessage, you run the risk of no longer receive messages from your contacts using iPhone. – Is a clearly identified problem has not been fully resolved
To download music, use the Music Manager Google Play, which is the uploaded of all the issues that have the iTunes account to Google Play Music. – to work must have the respective files stored on disk
If you use an iTunes Match account, is now available from the first application developed by Apple for Android universe: Apple Music. Note that this application, like other services streaming music (Spotify, TIDAL or MEO Music) can be used in the offline , ie without may need to use mobile data -. not forget to turn off this feature to avoid surprises in the account at the end of month
If you make this transition block without large storage concerns, still have the chance to use a storage service in the cloud , such as an account MEO Cloud, Google Drive, Dropbox or onedrive, which allow you to store photos and documents. Once in the cloud, will now be accessible on any device
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General notes:.
tags ( bookmarks ) stored in the browser the computer can be easily transferred, whether an Apple or Windows user, the new smartphone is an iPhone or an Android model.
The transfer if required, must be made in the computer. Just export the bookmarks from one of the browsers to the desktop and then import to another.
Unlike the competition, the Safari is a browser that is only available in the mobile version for iPhone. If your new smartphone is an Android, you must export your Safari bookmarks to your computer and then import into Chrome, browser default on Android. Or choose browsers platform as Firefox or Opera.
And notes and reminders? It is the most difficult, from both sides. We know of no application that is able to efficiently transfer notes and reminders between Android and iOS. The most practical solution is to use an external application platform. Evernote is among the most popular
Other notes:.
The good practices of use recommend you to do often a backup of the smartphone, which passes through store on a computer or on cloud , information such as contacts, calendar, notes, and applications to facilitate the full restoration of information, but these restoration tools work only fully within each operating system, ie of iOS to iOS and Android for Android -. especially within the universe of each brand (. Samsung, LG, Huawei, etc.)
smartphone Swap (Android to iOS and vice versa) can be an excellent opportunity to “clean house.” Over time we unloading applications but just to use only one or two dozen. Change OS requires reinstalling applications, so we recommend you go doing to the rhythm of need.
Most users, especially those using smartphones for some time, going to realize that they had installed applications that do not use. In addition, the pages web adapt even better to the small screens of browsers , which makes unnecessary the use of Apps less used.
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