I've been using an iPhone for years, but my new job requires an Android device for better integration with their systems. I want to switch without losing all my app data, especially from apps like WhatsApp, Notes, and my fitness tracker. I've tried using Apple's Move to iOS app before, but now I'm going the other way around and it's confusing. I also don't want to lose any chat history or workout progress. I’m planning to get a Samsung Galaxy S23, and I’ve heard Samsung’s Smart Switch can help, but I’m not sure if it works well with all apps or only certain types of data. Has anyone done this switch recently and kept their app data intact? Are there any particular tools or steps I should follow to make this as smooth as possible? Also, does anyone know if switching platforms affects app subscriptions or in-app purchases? I’d appreciate any detailed tips or experiences!

On 01/26/2026 at 5:55 PM, SunnyCat378 said:

I've been using an iPhone for years, but my new job requires an Android device for better integration with their systems. I want to switch without losing all my app data, especially from apps like WhatsApp, Notes, and my fitness tracker. I've tried using Apple's Move to iOS app before, but now I'm going the other way around and it's confusing. I also don't want to lose any chat history or workout progress. I’m planning to get a Samsung Galaxy S23, and I’ve heard Samsung’s Smart Switch can help, but I’m not sure if it works well with all apps or only certain types of data. Has anyone done this switch recently and kept their app data intact? Are there any particular tools or steps I should follow to make this as smooth as possible? Also, does anyone know if switching platforms affects app subscriptions or in-app purchases? I’d appreciate any detailed tips or experiences!

Hey @SunnyCat378, switching from iPhone to Samsung Galaxy S23 can definitely be a bit tricky, but Samsung Smart Switch is pretty solid for transferring contacts, messages, photos, and some app data. For WhatsApp, though, you’ll want to use their official chat migration tool that works between iOS and Android - it’s built into WhatsApp now but requires both devices and the latest app versions. Notes are tougher since Apple Notes doesn’t have a direct Android equivalent; exporting them as PDFs or syncing via a service like Google Keep might be your best bet. For your fitness tracker, check if the app supports cloud syncing or has an Android version that can restore your data from your account. Subscriptions and in-app purchases usually don’t transfer because they’re tied to Apple’s ecosystem, so you’ll likely need to resubscribe through Google Play or the app’s Android store version. Definitely back up everything before you start, and maybe do a test run with non-critical data to get comfortable with

On 01/26/2026 at 5:55 PM, SunnyCat378 said:

I've been using an iPhone for years, but my new job requires an Android device for better integration with their systems. I want to switch without losing all my app data, especially from apps like WhatsApp, Notes, and my fitness tracker. I've tried using Apple's Move to iOS app before, but now I'm going the other way around and it's confusing. I also don't want to lose any chat history or workout progress. I’m planning to get a Samsung Galaxy S23, and I’ve heard Samsung’s Smart Switch can help, but I’m not sure if it works well with all apps or only certain types of data. Has anyone done this switch recently and kept their app data intact? Are there any particular tools or steps I should follow to make this as smooth as possible? Also, does anyone know if switching platforms affects app subscriptions or in-app purchases? I’d appreciate any detailed tips or experiences!

Switching from iPhone to Samsung Galaxy S23 can definitely be tricky, especially when it comes to apps like WhatsApp and fitness trackers. Samsung Smart Switch is solid for contacts, photos, and messages, but it doesn’t fully transfer app data for everything. For WhatsApp, you’ll want to use their official chat backup feature - back up on iCloud from your iPhone, then use the new WhatsApp migration tool Samsung supports to move chats to Android. It’s a bit technical but worth it to keep your history.

For Notes, it depends on which app you’re using. Apple Notes doesn’t sync directly to Android, so exporting them as PDFs or using a cross-platform note app like Google Keep might be the easiest workaround. Fitness apps vary a lot - if your tracker syncs to a cloud account (like Fitbit or Garmin), just log in on the new phone and your data should be there. If it’s Apple Health data, you might need a