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Apple Puts 'Transfer to Android' Inside iOS 26.3 Beta as Built-In Setup Flow

The move reflects EU rules pushing cross‑platform portability.

Overview

  • The new option appears under Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Transfer to Android in the iOS 26.3 developer beta available worldwide.
  • Transfers occur wirelessly with both phones on current software, connected to Wi‑Fi with Bluetooth on, and can be initiated via QR code or a session ID with a pairing code.
  • Supported data types include photos, messages, notes, apps, passwords, and a phone number, removing the need for a separate switching app.
  • Apple says health data, Bluetooth‑paired devices, and protected items such as locked notes are excluded from migration.
  • Google offers a reciprocal Android‑to‑iPhone flow, and the European Commission has said the work was designed to comply with the Digital Markets Act.