How to Use Xperia Transfer to Switch to Sony Smartphone from Android or iOS

One of the most frustrating parts about getting a new phone used to be the data transition process. Getting all of your contacts & messages, as well as media data such photos & music files onto a new handset can be quite the daunting to many. Sony has recently made the new Xperia Transfer Mobile app to move your contacts, texts, photos and more from your old phone to your new Sony Xperia smartphone. Now let's help you get started with this mobile transfer app.

Xperia Transfer Mobile - Switch to Sony from iPhone/Android
Take the worry out of transferring content from your old iPhone or Android device. Xperia Transfer Mobile makes it super easy to switch to your new Sony Xperia smartphone or tablet. It is an ultra-easy, safe and simple app that'll help you move your contacts, messages, photos, and much more from your old smartphone or tablet to your new Sony Xperia Z3/Z4.

Supported data that can be transferred to a Sony Xperia:

• Contacts, Calendar, Call Log, Text Messages, Multimedia Messages, Bookmarks, Notes, Photos, Music, Videos, Documents, Apps, Settings, Email accounts

Supported transfer from:

• Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and later versions. Not limited to Sony products.
• iPhone, iPad and iPod with iOS 4.0 and later versions or iCloud

Supported transfer to:

• Sony Xperia limited to Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean MR2) and later versions

Part 1: Switch to Sony from iPhone or iPad
Xperia Transfer Mobile makes it easier than ever to transfer your contacts, iTunes music, photos, videos, messages, bookmarks, notes and apps directly from your iOS devices to your new Xperia device.

1. Download the Xperia Transfer Mobile app on your new Xperia device from Google Play.
2. Open it and choose iOS device to move on. Then attach your new Xperia device to your old iOS device using the Xperia Transfer cable.
3. Once both phones are connected to each other correctly, select Xperia Transfer Mobile and press Just once.

4. Grab your iPhone and press the Trust button, which allows your iPhone to send data to your new Xperia.
5. Your Xperia should now inform you that both phones are paired. Press Next, your Xperia will prepare your data for transfer.
6. Now select the content your want to transfer and press Transfer. In the next step, simple tick the box to agree to the Sony Xperia privacy policy and then press Accept.

Part 2: Switch to Sony from Android Phone
If you're migrating from an Android phone to your new Xperia, follow the steps below to transfer your photos, videos, music, games, messages and more directly.

1. Download and install Xperia Transfer Mobile app to your new Xperia. Open the app and press Next to continue.
2. Next, pick Android phone as your old phone and choose your new Xperia as Receiver.

 

3. Download Xperia Transfer Mobile to your old Android phone from Play Store
4. Install and open it, your phone should be set as Sender already, just confirm that is and press Next.
5. Choose to connect the phones using a PIN and switch back to your new Xperia to generate a PIN code.
6. Enter the four digits from your new Xperia into the Transfer Mobile app on your old Android, then tap on Connect.
7. Once the phones are connected, press the Accept button on your new Xperia to confirm the connection.
8. Now on your Android phone, select the data you want to transfer, and then tap on Transfer to begin moving your data from Android to Sony Xperia.

Import Note:
If you want to transfer your content using a PC or Mac please use Xperia Transfer Desktop (PC Companion & Sony Bridge for Mac). Instead, you can make use of other third-party tools, like Jihosoft Mobile Data Transfer. It provides a one-click solution to transfer contacts, text messages, photos, videos, music and more from any iPhone/Android phone to Sony Xperia Z2/Z3/Z4.

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