Alex Ruben
How To Transfer Data and Contacts Using Device Clone from Phone to Phone
Switching from an Android device to an iPhone can be both exciting and a bit frustrating, especially when it comes to getting all those contacts transferred without losing anything. Luckily, the Phone Clone app makes this kinda of a nightmare easy — at least in theory. In this walkthrough, you’ll learn how to move your contacts over efficiently and without tearing your hair out.
Prerequisites
Before jumping in, double-check you’ve got:
- Android device with the Phone Clone app installed. Grab it from the Google Play Store.
- iPhone with the app installed from the App Store.
- Both devices aren’t dead — fully charged or plugged in helps avoid weird interruptions.
- Wi-Fi enabled on both, obviously. No point in trying if they’re not on the same network.
Step 1: Get the Apps on Both Devices
First, download and set up the app on both phone types:
- Open the Google Play Store. Search for “Phone Clone Huawei” and install it.
- On the iPhone, hit up the App Store, search for “Phone Clone,” and install that.
Once installed, open the app on both phones. It’s kinda straightforward from here.
Step 2: Set Up Roles in Phone Clone
Here’s where you tell the app which one’s old, which one’s new:
- On the iPhone, select the option that says, This is the new device.
- Pick Android as the old device. This will generate either a QR code or show Wi-Fi hotspot details.
On the Android, do the opposite: choose This is the old device. Simple enough, but it’s kind of weird how it defaults to the wrong choices sometimes.
Step 3: Link the Devices
Here’s the nitty-gritty:
- Use the Android phone to scan the QR code displayed on the iPhone. Make sure you hold the camera steady.
- If that’s not working, just tap Connect manually on the Android, then join the Wi-Fi hotspot info the iPhone provides. It might ask for a password — that’s usually shown on the iPhone.
- Grant permissions for contacts and stuff on both phones, or else none of that data will transfer.
Fair warning — some setups are goofy about permissions. Expect to toggle a few settings in your Settings > Privacy menus.
Step 4: Pick What to Transfer
This part’s kinda critical if you wanna keep it simple:
- Select Contacts only on the Android. If you try to transfer everything, it gets slow and might fail.
- Tap Transfer or Send — whatever button pops up. Trust me, it’ll start zipping your contacts over via its private Wi-Fi. On some networks, that’s zippy; on others, it’s snail pace.
Pro tip: Keep both phones within a reasonable distance, say under 20 meters, to avoid drops. Because of course, Wi-Fi has to make it harder than necessary.
Step 5: Watch the Transfer in Action
The app should show a progress bar. Usually, 10-30 seconds for up to a few hundred contacts. If it stalls — especially on older devices — just wait a bit or try restarting the app. Sometimes, on one setup it worked the first try, on another… not so much.
- Keep the devices close and avoid opening other apps or doing too much during the transfer.
- Confirm that your contacts are heading into your iPhone’s Contacts app.
Step 6: Confirm Everything Went Smoothly
After the transfer finishes:
- There’ll be a message saying Transfer Complete.
- Open the Contacts app, pull down to refresh, and check if your contacts are there.
- If they’re missing, try tapping Groups at the top-left and make sure All Contacts or your Google account (if synced) is selected.
Because of course, sometimes the contacts get hidden or don’t show up immediately.
Extra Tips & Troubleshooting
If the transfer acts weird or doesn’t work, here’s a couple more tricks:
- Double-check that both phones are on a solid Wi-Fi network and not Wi-Fi Direct, which sometimes messes things up.
- Make sure the app has access permissions for contacts, location (sometimes needed for QR scanning), and storage.
- If the QR code won’t scan, use Connect manually. Also, if the Wi-Fi hotspot drops — just restart the device or toggle airplane mode for a quick fix.
- Sometimes, clearing the app cache in Settings > Apps > Phone Clone helps if things get stuck.
Mission Complete? Almost. Final Tips
Avoid messing with the Wi-Fi or closing the app during the transfer. Keep both devices plugged in if possible. And don’t panic if it looks like nothing’s happening — patience is key here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I transfer other data like photos or apps?
Yeah, you can, but the faster way is to focus on contacts first. Picking everything at once can slow things down or cause errors — especially with larger transfers.
What if this whole thing stalls or fails?
Check your Wi-Fi connection, make sure permissions are enabled, or try flipping airplane mode on both devices then off again. Sometimes rebooting both helps, too — though that’s kinda like the last resort.
Is Phone Clone brand-specific? Or can I use it with other Android phones?
It’s compatible with more than just Huawei, but since Huawei’s the main supporter, sometimes the setup feels a bit clunky on other brands. Still, it works on most Android phones if downloaded from the Play Store.
Summary
- Download Phone Clone on both devices.
- Set roles: iPhone as the new device, Android as the old.
- Connect via QR or Wi-Fi hotspot, grant permissions.
- Choose contacts only, transfer, wait a bit.
- Check your contacts on the iPhone, tidy up if needed.
Hopefully this shaves off a few hours for someone. Because dealing with contact transfers is annoying enough without technical gremlins making it worse.