"I need to transfer the call logs/history from an iPhone 6s to a Samsung Galaxy S24. I've tried Smart Switch from Samsung and while it did transfer the SMS in full it does NOT offer call logs. If its possible to transfer to a different Andriod."
- from Apple Community
When switching from an iPhone to an Android phone, you may encounter similar issues to those discussed in the Apple Community during data migration due to the differences between iOS and Android systems. This is especially true for special data types like call logs. But don't worry. This article will elaborate on several methods to transfer call logs from iPhone to Android.
You can use iSMS2droid to import call logs from an iPhone to an Android device, but you need to back up your iPhone data to iTunes first. After that, you can use iSMS2droid to extract call logs from iTunes. Here are the specific steps for moving call logs from iPhone to Android:
Backing Up iPhone Data to iTunes
Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes.
Step 2. Select your device in iTunes and click "Back Up Now". Ensure that "Call History" data is included in the backup.
Locate the Call Log Database File:
Step 1. Once the backup is complete, go to C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\ on your PC.
Step 2. Inside this "Backup" folder, you'll see one or more subfolders with long strings of numbers and letters. Look for a subfolder named 5a.
Step 3. Find a file named "5a4935c78a5255723f707230a451d79c540d2741". This is your call log database file.
Importing Call Logs to Your Android Device via iSMS2droid
Step 1. Connect your Android to your computer via USB, copy the file to your Android phone.
Step 2. Install iSMS2droid from the Google Play Store to your Android phone, and open it. Then click "Import Call Log" and select the "5a4935c78a5255723f707230a451d79c540d2741" file.
Step 3. The app will process the file and import your call logs into your Android's call history.
Google's Android Switch app is designed to streamline the migration process from an iPhone to an Android device. While it handles a wide array of data, its ability to fully transfer call logs can sometimes depend on the Android version and whether you use a wired connection. This method is generally simpler as it doesn't require manually locating files.
Step 1. Turn off iMessage and FaceTime on your iPhone before starting. Then power on your new Android phone and tap "Start" to begin the initial setup process.
Step 2. Connect your Android phone to a Wi-Fi network, and then install the Switch Android app on your iPhone.
Step 2. If you want a wireless transfer, please choose the "No cable?" option, and then click "Switching from iPhone or iPad".
Step 3. Sign in to your Google Account on Android. Then use iPhone's camera to scan the QR code on your Android device, and click "Join" to connect your phones via Wi-Fi.
Step 4. After that, choose the "Call History" option and tap "Next" to start the data transfer. By the way, on some models, call history is supported. In this case, please choose other methods.
Some Android phone manufacturers provide tools for migrating data from iPhones, which sometimes support the migration of call records as well. Let's take Samsung as an example. Samsung provides a tool called Smart Switch, which can easily transfer data from iPhones to Samsung phones.
Step 1. Firstly, back up your iPhone to iCloud: On your iOS device, navigate to "Settings" and tap on your Apple ID. Tap on "iCloud" and toggle the switches to select the data you wish to sync. Synchronization will proceed automatically.
Step 2. Next, launch Smart Switch on your new Galaxy S24 phone. Follow the on-screen prompts to set it up. Then, tap on "Receive Data". Select "iPhone/iPad" and tap "Get Data from iCloud" at the bottom of the screen.
Step 3. Enter your Apple ID and password, then tap "Sign in to iCloud". Your iPhone will prompt you to tap "Allow" to view the verification code.
Step 4. Enter the verification code on your Samsung device and tap "Connect". On your iPhone, tap "OK" to dismiss the code pop-up.
Step 5. Select the data you wish to transfer and tap "Transfer".
Note: Does Smart Switch need Wi-Fi to send data? Here's the answer you're looking for.
In light of the complexity and limitations of the methods as mentioned above, if you intend to transfer other types of data, we highly recommend utilizing the powerful data migration tool, Coolmuster Mobile Transfer. While this software does not directly support copying call logs from iPhone to Android, you can indirectly transfer them by taking screenshots of your call logs and using the software to transmit the images. The software boasts straightforward operations and is user-friendly.
What can Coolmuster Mobile Transfer do for you?
How to transfer photos from iPhone to Android with Mobile Transfer?
01On your computer, download, install, and launch the program.
02Connect your iPhone and Android device to the computer using their respective data cables. Ensure that the iPhone is in the source position; if not, click "Flip" to swap them.
03Check "Photos", tap "Start Copy" to send the images containing iPhone's call logs to your Android device.
Here's the video guide (about 2 minutes):
This article outlines specific methods for transferring call logs from iPhone to Android using both iSMS2droid, Android Switch, and Samsung Smart Switch. Additionally, we recommend Coolmuster Mobile Transfer as an indirect transmission solution. If you're seeking a reliable and comprehensive solution, give Coolmuster Mobile Transfer a try. Although its direct transfer of call logs from iPhone to Android is still under development, the tool is highly comprehensive in its overall capabilities.
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