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How to Transfer Data Using a Cable: Switching From iPhone to Android

  • Mobile phone screenshot prompting to start the process of set up using another device
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  • Mobile phone screenshot prompting to scan a QR code
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  • Mobile phone screenshot prompting to connect to WiFi
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  • Mobile phone screenshot showing the status of the phone data transfer
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  • Mobile phone screenshot prompting to sign into a Google account
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  • Mobile phone screenshot prompting to connect to a mobile network
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  • Mobile phone screenshot prompting to set up the fingerprint unlock feature
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  • Mobile phone screenshot prompting to copy data from an iPhone or iPad
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  • Mobile phone screenshot prompting to connect two phones with a cable
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  • Mobile phone screenshot prompting a selection of what data to copy including suggestions such as apps contacts photos...
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  • Mobile phone screenshot prompting which apps to choose to transfer to a new phone
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