{"id":25337,"date":"2026-10-12T14:23:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T19:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/?p=25337"},"modified":"2026-10-12T14:23:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T19:23:10","slug":"best-tips-for-switching-from-iphone-to-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/best-tips-for-switching-from-iphone-to-android\/","title":{"rendered":"Switching From iPhone to Android: The Best Tips for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Leaving the iPhone used to mean lost messages and a weekend of cleanup. In 2026 it is mostly a matter of putting two phones next to each other. This guide covers which Android phone to switch to, how to use Apple&#8217;s built-in transfer tool, the one iMessage step you cannot skip, and how to sell your iPhone for top dollar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 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href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/best-tips-for-switching-from-iphone-to-android\/#Which-Android-Phone-to-Switch-To\" >Which Android Phone to Switch To<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/best-tips-for-switching-from-iphone-to-android\/#Before-You-Switch-Prepare-Your-iPhone\" >Before You Switch: Prepare Your iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/best-tips-for-switching-from-iphone-to-android\/#Use-Apples-Transfer-to-Android-Tool\" >Use Apple&#8217;s Transfer to Android Tool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/best-tips-for-switching-from-iphone-to-android\/#Turn-Off-iMessage-and-FaceTime-Do-Not-Skip-This\" >Turn Off iMessage and FaceTime (Do Not Skip This)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/best-tips-for-switching-from-iphone-to-android\/#Using-Apple-Services-on-Android\" >Using Apple Services on Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/best-tips-for-switching-from-iphone-to-android\/#Your-Apple-Watch-and-AirPods\" >Your Apple Watch and AirPods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/best-tips-for-switching-from-iphone-to-android\/#Sell-Your-iPhone-for-the-Most-Money\" >Sell Your iPhone for the Most Money<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/best-tips-for-switching-from-iphone-to-android\/#Frequently-Asked-Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/best-tips-for-switching-from-iphone-to-android\/#Can-I-transfer-my-iMessages-to-Android\" >Can I transfer my iMessages to Android?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/best-tips-for-switching-from-iphone-to-android\/#Do-I-need-to-turn-off-iMessage-before-switching-to-Android\" >Do I need to turn off iMessage before switching to Android?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/best-tips-for-switching-from-iphone-to-android\/#Will-my-Apple-Watch-work-with-an-Android-phone\" >Will my Apple Watch work with an Android phone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/best-tips-for-switching-from-iphone-to-android\/#Can-I-use-AirPods-with-an-Android-phone\" >Can I use AirPods with an Android phone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/best-tips-for-switching-from-iphone-to-android\/#What-is-the-best-Android-phone-for-iPhone-users\" >What is the best Android phone for iPhone users?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/best-tips-for-switching-from-iphone-to-android\/#The-Bottom-Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick-Answer\"><\/span>Quick Answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To switch from iPhone to Android, update your iPhone and use Apple&#8217;s <strong>Transfer to Android<\/strong> tool, built into iOS 26.3 and later, to move photos, messages, contacts, apps, passwords, and your phone number to the new phone. Before you set the iPhone aside, <strong>turn off iMessage and FaceTime<\/strong> so texts from iPhone users reach your new number. Pick an Android phone with years of updates left, such as a Pixel 9a or Galaxy S24, then sell your iPhone while it holds its value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/phones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Used Android Phones on Swappa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which-Android-Phone-to-Switch-To\"><\/span>Which Android Phone to Switch To<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying used makes the switch cheaper, and the best Android phones now get as many years of updates as an iPhone. Prices below are Swappa listings as of September 23, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Android Phone<\/th><th>Starts Around on Swappa<\/th><th>Software Support<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/listings\/samsung-galaxy-a36-5g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Samsung Galaxy A36 5G<\/a><\/td><td>$115<\/td><td>6 years from launch<\/td><td>Lowest cost with a long update window<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/listings\/samsung-galaxy-s24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Samsung Galaxy S24<\/a><\/td><td>$217<\/td><td>7 years from launch<\/td><td>Compact flagship, best value Galaxy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/listings\/google-pixel-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Pixel 8<\/a><\/td><td>$239<\/td><td>7 years from launch<\/td><td>Cheapest Pixel with a long update window<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/listings\/google-pixel-9a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Pixel 9a<\/a><\/td><td>$280<\/td><td>7 years from launch<\/td><td>Clean Android, great camera for the price<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/listings\/google-pixel-9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Pixel 9<\/a><\/td><td>$325<\/td><td>7 years from launch<\/td><td>Flagship Pixel features for less<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/listings\/samsung-galaxy-s25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Samsung Galaxy S25<\/a><\/td><td>$330<\/td><td>7 years from launch<\/td><td>Newer Galaxy flagship<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Former iPhone owners usually settle in fastest on a Pixel, which runs Google&#8217;s own version of Android with no duplicate apps, or a Galaxy S model, which has the most polished hardware. For more options, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swappa.com\/blog\/best-budget-android-phones-used\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Budget Android Phones to Buy Used (2026)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swappa.com\/blog\/used-google-pixel-buyers-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Used Google Pixel Buyer&#8217;s Guide: Which Pixel Is Worth It<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swappa.com\/blog\/used-samsung-galaxy-s-buyers-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Used Samsung Galaxy S Buyer&#8217;s Guide: Which Generation to Get<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before-You-Switch-Prepare-Your-iPhone\"><\/span>Before You Switch: Prepare Your iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A little prep keeps the switch clean:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Update your iPhone.<\/strong> Apple&#8217;s Transfer to Android tool needs iOS 26.3 or later, and both phones should be on current software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Back up to iCloud or a computer<\/strong> as a safety net before you move anything.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check for Apple-only services.<\/strong> iMessage, FaceTime, Apple Pay, and Apple Watch do not work on Android. Apple Music and the Apple TV app do.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Note your subscriptions.<\/strong> App Store subscriptions keep billing until you cancel them, even after you switch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unlock locked notes.<\/strong> Notes you have locked with a password do not transfer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use-Apples-Transfer-to-Android-Tool\"><\/span>Use Apple&#8217;s Transfer to Android Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple and Google built a direct iPhone-to-Android transfer into iOS 26.3, released in early 2026. It is available worldwide, not just in Europe, and you no longer need a separate app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn on the new Android phone and start setup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the iPhone, open <strong>Settings<\/strong> and find the <strong>Transfer to Android<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place the phones next to each other with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on on both.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pair them by scanning the QR code shown on the Android phone, or by entering the pairing code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick what to move and leave both phones alone until it finishes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The tool can move photos and videos, messages, contacts, calendars, notes, passwords, apps that exist on Google Play, and your phone number. It does not move Health data, Bluetooth device pairings, or locked notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other options:<\/strong> Samsung Galaxy phones also offer Samsung&#8217;s Smart Switch during setup, and Google&#8217;s Switch to Android app for iPhone is another route. Either is useful if your iPhone cannot run iOS 26.3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turn-Off-iMessage-and-FaceTime-Do-Not-Skip-This\"><\/span>Turn Off iMessage and FaceTime (Do Not Skip This)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your number stays registered with iMessage, iPhone users who text you may see their messages go nowhere. Fix it before you put the iPhone away:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the iPhone, open <strong>Settings > Apps > Messages<\/strong> and turn off <strong>iMessage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open <strong>Settings > Apps > FaceTime<\/strong> and turn off <strong>FaceTime<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you no longer have the iPhone, use Apple&#8217;s online <strong>Deregister iMessage<\/strong> tool, which removes your number with a code sent by text.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After you switch, texts with iPhone users run over RCS on participating carriers, so you keep typing indicators, high-quality media, and group chats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using-Apple-Services-on-Android\"><\/span>Using Apple Services on Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can keep more of Apple than you might expect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Apple Music<\/strong> has an Android app with your library and playlists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apple TV<\/strong> has an Android app for Apple TV+ shows and your purchased movies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>iCloud<\/strong> is available on the web at icloud.com for photos, notes, and email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FaceTime<\/strong> calls can be joined from an Android browser when an iPhone user sends you a link.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What you lose is iMessage itself and the tight handoff between Apple devices. If you rely on a Mac or iPad, Google Photos and Google Drive are the easiest way to keep files in sync across both worlds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your-Apple-Watch-and-AirPods\"><\/span>Your Apple Watch and AirPods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An <strong>Apple Watch will not work with an Android phone<\/strong>. It needs an iPhone to set up and sync. If you are switching for good, sell the watch while it still has value, and make sure you unpair it and remove Activation Lock first. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swappa.com\/blog\/how-to-sell-a-used-smartwatch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Sell a Used Smartwatch for the Most Money<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swappa.com\/blog\/apple-watch-activation-lock-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Activation Lock on a Used Apple Watch: What to Check<\/a>. For a replacement, <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/smartwatch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">used smartwatches on Swappa<\/a> include Galaxy Watch and Pixel Watch models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AirPods<\/strong> pair with Android as regular Bluetooth earbuds. They work, but you lose automatic device switching and one-tap setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sell-Your-iPhone-for-the-Most-Money\"><\/span>Sell Your iPhone for the Most Money<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>iPhones hold their value better than most Android phones, which makes your old iPhone the best way to fund the switch. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swappa.com\/blog\/iphone-vs-android-resale-value\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iPhone vs. Android Resale Value: A Data-Driven Comparison<\/a> for the data. As of September 23, 2026, a 128GB iPhone 15 sold for about <strong>$387<\/strong> on average on Swappa, compared with a trade-in quote of about <strong>$226<\/strong> on the same price page. A 128GB iPhone 13 averaged about <strong>$242<\/strong>, against a trade-in quote of about $131.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you list it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Turn off Find My and sign out of your Apple Account<\/strong> to remove Activation Lock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Erase the iPhone<\/strong> in Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swappa.com\/blog\/how-to-wipe-iphone-before-selling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Wipe an iPhone Before Selling It (the Right Way)<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check your model&#8217;s value<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/prices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Swappa&#8217;s price pages<\/a> and list it with clear photos.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Swappa&#8217;s seller fee is 3% of your asking price, plus payment processing, and buyers pay you directly through PayPal at checkout. For the full walkthrough, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swappa.com\/blog\/how-to-sell-used-phone-most-money\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Sell Your Used Phone for the Most Money<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/sell\/iphone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sell Your iPhone on Swappa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently-Asked-Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-I-transfer-my-iMessages-to-Android\"><\/span>Can I transfer my iMessages to Android?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Apple&#8217;s Transfer to Android tool in iOS 26.3 and later can move your message history to a new Android phone, along with photos, contacts, calendars, notes, and passwords. Future conversations with iPhone users will use RCS instead of iMessage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-I-need-to-turn-off-iMessage-before-switching-to-Android\"><\/span>Do I need to turn off iMessage before switching to Android?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. If your number stays registered with iMessage, messages from iPhone users can fail to reach your new phone. Turn off iMessage and FaceTime in the iPhone&#8217;s Settings before you switch, or use Apple&#8217;s online Deregister iMessage tool if you no longer have the iPhone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will-my-Apple-Watch-work-with-an-Android-phone\"><\/span>Will my Apple Watch work with an Android phone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. The Apple Watch requires an iPhone for setup and syncing. If you switch to Android permanently, unpair the watch, remove Activation Lock, and sell it, then consider a Galaxy Watch or Pixel Watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-I-use-AirPods-with-an-Android-phone\"><\/span>Can I use AirPods with an Android phone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, as standard Bluetooth earbuds. Music and calls work, but you lose Apple-specific features such as automatic switching between devices and one-tap pairing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-the-best-Android-phone-for-iPhone-users\"><\/span>What is the best Android phone for iPhone users?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A Google Pixel 9a or Pixel 9 is the easiest transition for most iPhone users, with clean software and seven years of updates. A Samsung Galaxy S24 is a strong alternative if you want a compact flagship, and it starts around $217 used on Swappa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-Bottom-Line\"><\/span>The Bottom Line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Switching from iPhone to Android in 2026 comes down to three steps: run Apple&#8217;s Transfer to Android tool, turn off iMessage, and sell your iPhone while it still commands a strong price. A used Pixel or Galaxy with a long update window makes the switch cheaper, and the money from your iPhone can cover much of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/phones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Used Android Phones on Swappa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to switch from iPhone to Android: use Apple&#8217;s Transfer to Android tool, turn off iMessage first, pick a used Pixel or Galaxy, and sell your old iPhone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42,"featured_media":22516,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"template-parts\/wpb-single-post.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_swappa_custom_jsonld":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can I transfer my iMessages to Android?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 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