Google has rolled out a new native migration experience in Android 17 that makes switching from iPhone to Android much easier. The update lets users move more data wirelessly, including photos, videos, contacts, messages, calendar entries, Google Account details, passwords, Wi-Fi credentials and even eSIM data, without needing a separate app.
New Google migration tool
The new transfer flow is built directly into Android 17, which means users can start moving their data during setup with fewer steps. Google in its official blog says the experience has already started rolling out to select Pixel devices and will also come to the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 series.
This upgrade is is a good step because switching phones has often been one of the biggest friction points for users leaving iPhone. By adding support for more critical data types, Google is making Android feel far more complete and far less intimidating for users considering a switch to Android.
For Samsung, this also increases the appeal of the new Galaxy Z series at launch, since easier migration lowers one of the biggest barriers for potential buyers. The move also shows that Google is pushing Android closer to Apple’s seamless onboarding experience, which has long been the latter’s major advantage in the smartphone market.
If you are planning to move from iPhone to Android, this is a useful quality-of-life upgrade that saves time and setup effort. It does not change the hardware expectations, but it makes the first few hours with a new Android phone much smoother, which is often where many users decide whether the switch feels worth it.
