There was a time when transferring photos from an Android device to iPhone was a tough task. However, today it is as easy as it can get. Samsung and iPhone are fierce rivals. Each year the tech world witnesses Samsung users switching to iPhone and vice versa. While transferring photos between Android devices is super easy, there is not much written about Samsung to iPhone transfer. Therefore, in this article, we are going to discuss several ways to transfer photos from Samsung to iPhone with ease. Let’s begin.
Transfer Photos Using iTunes
One of the different ways to transfer photos from Samsung to iPhone is using iTunes. Yes, you heard that right. If you are not familiar with iTunes, do not worry, it is easy to use and you will get your head around it once we share transferring tips. Using the iTunes sync feature, we will transfer photos from Samsung to iTunes and later sync it to the iTunes library. Then, we can finally transfer photos to your iPhone.
To do this, connect your Samsung device to your PC and select ‘Transfer Files’. At the same time, you can access Samsung’s device storage and transfer photos to your PC as well.
Then, launch iTunes and locate the folders that contain the transferred photos. Upload the photos to iTunes and connect your iPhone to the PC. Now, sync the photos from your iTunes Library to your iPhone.
Transfer Photos Using Google Drive
Another great way of transferring photos from Samsung to iPhone is using Google Drive. Google Drive offers free storage space of upto 15 GB, therefore, you will not have to pay a dime. Simply upload the photos to Google Drive and then access it via the iPhone. Although it might be a time-consuming process, it is simple and straightforward.
To do this, simply open the Google Drive app on your Samsung Device and upload all the photos. Then, download Google Drive on your iPhone and launch it. Locate your folder and select the photos you wish to download. Tap ‘Save Image’ and the photos will transfer from Google Drive to your iPhone.
Transfer Photos Using the ‘Move to iOS’ App
The ‘Move to iOS’ app was introduced by Apple a while back and it is one of the easiest solutions to transfer photos from Android devices to iPhone. Not only is the app free but allows you to connect the two devices wirelessly. Therefore, simply turn on your Wi-Fi and let the app take care of your videos, photos and GIFs transfer.
To begin, download the ‘Move to iOS’ app on your Samsung device. Meanwhile, turn on your new iPhone and select ‘Restore data from Android’. Launch the ‘Move to iOS’ app and tap ‘Confirm’ to select your choice. A One-time Pin (OTP) code will be generated. Type it in your Samsung device to allow the transferring process to begin. Allow the devices to connect and then select the data you wish to transfer. Once the transfer is complete, the app will inform you of the completion.
Transfer Photos Using Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
This is probably the easiest way of transferring photos from Samsung to iPhone. This method requires using the Bluetooth of both devices.
To do this, turn on the Bluetooth of both Samsung and the iPhone device. Once the devices have detected each other, pair them. After the devices have been paired, visit the Samsung Gallery and select the photos you wish to transfer. Allow the iPhone to accept the incoming files.