Move to iOS is an application available on Google Play that allows users to transfer their existing data from Android to an iOS device with ease.. This includes directory data for Contacts, Messages, Camera photos and videos, web bookmarks and camera photos and videos, etc.
Mover a iOS
Despite close monitoring of the app by Apple, we saw several cases where the application did not work correctly. Either the numeric code was not pairing the devices or the app threw an error message $ 0027 Can't connect to device $ 0027. In this article, we will go over all the reasons why the app is not working and what are the solutions available.
What causes the application $ 0027Move to iOS $ 0027 not work?
After our initial study, we concluded that the application stopped working or exhibited erratic behavior due to several different reasons. Some of them are listed below:
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Wi-Fi connectivity issues: as the connection to the same wireless network is mandatory for the application to work properly, if it is interrupted, data cannot be transferred.
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Android version 9. 0: We found several cases in which Android mobile devices 9.0 had trouble transferring data to an iOS device. Next, we list a solution for this case.
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Connection optimizer: connection optimizer is a feature of Android devices that tries to optimize your connection to improve your experience. Given the $ 0027Move to iOS $ 0027 has its own transfer method over the wireless network, this module may conflict with the application.
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Space requirements: you should also make sure that your iOS device has enough free space to store all the new data that you are moving from your Android device.
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Problems with the application: it seems that the application $ 0027 Move to iOS $ 0027 has not been updated since 2016. This could be misleading when transferring data because the application is not optimized enough to adapt to new versions of Android..
Before starting with the solutions, you should backup all your data or save it to the cloud to avoid any inconvenience.
Solution 1: turn on airplane mode
Switching to the iOS app transfers the data over a wireless connection where both devices are connected. If there is any interruption in the network, transfer may or may not occur at all. Android is known to have temporarily stopped using the wireless network where there is no connectivity. This could be your case.
Airplane mode – Android
Then, in this solution, you should try to enable airplane mode on your device. This will prevent the smartphone from switching to a mobile network or searching for other available networks where there is internet access. Enable Airplane mode and try using the Move to iOS app on both devices. You can disable Airplane mode after the data has been successfully transferred.
Solution 2: check storage requirements
Another thing to check before transferring all the data is your storage needs. If the data you are trying to transfer is huge, you will not be able to transfer all the data.
Verification of required storage: mover a iOS
Therefore, after clicking Transfer Android Data, check the space that each element occupies. In most cases, camera roll takes up a lot of space. For example, if your camera roll is 20 GB and the limit of your iPhone is 16, you will not be able to transfer. In this case, you must delete the items or transfer them to another location.
Solution 3: disable connection optimizer
The connection optimizer is an option on Android devices that switches between your mobile network and your Wi-Fi for better connectivity. For example, if you have a limited wireless connection (what will it be while using Move to iOS), your mobile phone could start using data from your mobile network to improve the experience.
This breaks the connection with the transfer application and causes the transfer to stop. Follow the steps below to disable the connection optimizer on your smartphone. The option may be different depending on the device.
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Swipe the notification bar down and click the gears icon to access settings.
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Once in the settings, click on Connections Then click on Wi-Fi and select three dots present at the top right of the screen and select Advanced.
Advanced Options: WiFi configuration -
Now uncheck the Switch to mobile data option.
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Now restart the application “Mover a iOS” and start the process again to initiate a connection. Check if the problem is solved.
Note: Another route where the option can be found is within Connections> Mobile networks> Connections Optimizer.
Solution 4: Work with Android 9.0
As mentioned earlier, it seems that android 9.0 does not work well with the Move to iOS app. Here, if you have a replacement Android device other than 9.0, you can try to use it to transfer your information to your new iOS device. Here we assume that your old Android device is of an older version and that the Move to iOS app works perfectly on it..
To check if your Android version is 9.0, follow the instructions below.
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Swipe the notification bar down and click the gears icon to access settings.
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Once in Settings, click on About phone and in the next window, select Software Information.
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Your Android device version will appear here. If it's not 9.0 the superior, you can move on to the next solution.
Now we are going to review the steps to transfer your information from Android 9.0 to your iOS device using another Android device that is older than 9.0.
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On the device 9.0, open your Play Store and search for backup SMS
Backup SMS installation -
Select any of the applications and install it on your mobile.
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After installing the app, backup your messages in the app.
Now that we have backed up your messages, we will backup your photos and videos to Google Drive.
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Make sure Google Drive is installed on your device 9.0 and that you are logged in with your account.
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Now navigate to your gallery and open any album you want to transfer. Open it and click on the three dots present at the top right of the screen. Click on it and select Share.
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Now select Google Drive and upload all photos / videos on it.
Now that we have uploaded your photos / videos and messages, we will try to upload all your contacts to your Google account. Here we will navigate to the Android settings and make sure the contacts are backed up.
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Open Settings as we did before and click on Cloud and Accounts
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After opening, click the Accounts option again.
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All accounts linked to your Android device will be listed here. Select your Google account and click Synchronize account in the next window.
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In the next window, check all options. This will include Contacts, Calendar, etc. After enabling all options, wait a bit for everything to sync.
Synchronization of contacts and other items to the Google account.
Now, since we have backed up all your data to the cloud, we will open your other Android device and download all the data on it.
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Download and log into your Google hard drive and Google account on the other device. After selecting folders, download them to your device from Google Drive.
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Your Google account will automatically download all contact information from the cloud to your mobile's local storage. Wait a bit for the process to complete.
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Download the same SMS backup utility on your phone above and download the messages to your phone's local storage.
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Once everything has been downloaded, install the Move to iOS app on the Android device above and try to transfer all the data to your iOS device. Now check if the problem has been solved.
Solution 5: use alternative options
If the app still doesn't work, You can use other alternatives that will help you transfer data from your Android device to your iPhone device with ease.. You can easily search for the related keyword on Google Play and use one of the many transfer apps available.
Verification of other transfer applications
You can also read our article on how to migrate from Android phone to iPhone. Alternatives are also available in addition to transferring via Move to iOS.
