Alex Ruben
How To Transfer iPhone Photos and Videos to a Huawei Android Phone Using Device Clone
If switching from an iPhone to an Android device and trying to get your photos and videos over, you’re not alone. The Phone Clone app makes this pretty straightforward, but honestly, sometimes it acts up or just doesn’t work right the first time. Here’s how to get it done without pulling your hair out or resorting to some messy workaround.
Pre-requisites
Before diving in, make sure you’ve got:
- Your iPhone running the latest iOS (probably iOS 16 or whatever). Not sure why, but older versions sometimes cause hiccups.
- Your Android device powered on and connected to Wi-Fi. Yes, both need Wi-Fi, not cellular data, to avoid slow transfer speeds or interruptions.
- Enough battery juice on both phones — at least 30% or better. Nothing worse than the devices dying halfway through.
- The Phone Clone app installed on both phones:
- iPhone: Download from the Apple App Store.
- Android: Usually pre-installed on Samsung and Huawei phones. If not, get it from the Google Play Store.
Step 1: Install Phone Clone on Both Devices
On your Android:
- Launch the app. If it’s not there, download it. (Honestly, it’s usually pre-installed on Samsung or Huawei now, but if not, easy to get.)
On your iPhone:
- Open App Store, search for “Phone Clone” by Huawei, and grab it. Not a big download, but sometimes the app’s version on iPhone isn’t the latest, so check for updates or try reinstalling if things feel wonky.
Step 2: Set Up the Android Device
On your Android:
- Open Phone Clone.
- Select This is the new device — that’s your Android.
- Pick iPhone/iPad as the old device type. (Because of course, Android just had to make it slightly confusing.)
- The app will generate a QR code or create a Wi-Fi hotspot for connection — no internet needed, just good ol’ local Wi-Fi. Sometimes it’s a bit finicky, so if the QR code doesn’t scan, try connecting to the hotspot manually.
Step 3: Prepare the iPhone for Transfer
On the iPhone:
- Open Phone Clone.
- Tap This is the old device.
- Scan the QR code from the Android or connect to the hotspot manually (settings > Wi-Fi > select the hotspot if it’s not automatic).
- Grant permissions for photos and videos when prompted — sometimes that’s the step where it fails silently, so give all permissions necessary.
Step 4: Pick What Data to Send
On the iPhone:
- Once connected, the Phone Clone should display data types you can transfer. Typically, you’ll see Photos, Videos, Contacts, etc.
- Select Photos and Videos — or whatever else you need.
- Hit Transfer or Next. And go grab a coffee or check your socials because this can take a bit, especially with large videos (welcome to the slow lane).
Step 5: Wait for the Transfer to Finish
This can be the frustrating part — depending on how much media you’re moving, it might take a while. Small galleries go quick, larger (like, several gigabytes of videos) can drag on.
Helpful tip: stay connected to Wi-Fi and don’t run out of battery. Once it’s done, you should get a notification or the app will show a success message.
Extra Tips & Common Issues
Sometimes the connection just refuses to cooperate. Typical causes include Wi-Fi issues, app permissions, or hotspot problems. Here’s a quick rundown:
- Make sure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network — even if you’re using the hotspot feature, connect both phones to that network explicitly if possible.
- If it stalls or fails, restart both devices. Yeah, this simple step surprisingly fixes a lot.
- On the iPhone, double-check that you’ve granted all permissions — Photos, Local Network, etc.
- If QR code scanning fails, try connecting via the Wi-Fi hotspot manually.
- Sometimes, the app just bugs out on one setup but works fine on another — like, not sure why, but on some phones, the transfer just hangs if background apps are running. Close unnecessary apps and try again.
Conclusion
Moving your photos and videos from iPhone to Android with Phone Clone is supposed to be simple, but sometimes you need to tweak things a bit or restart a couple of times. Keeping both devices close and making sure permissions and Wi-Fi are sorted usually does the trick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I transfer other data like contacts and messages?
Yeah, the app can transfer contacts, call logs, and even some app data. Just select everything during the transfer process.
What if it just refuses to connect or the transfer fails?
Try reconnecting, restart both phones, and double-check permissions. If that doesn’t work, a factory reset or using other apps like Google Photos or manual transfer might be necessary — not ideal, but sometimes necessary.
Do I need internet for this?
Nope. It’s a local transfer via Wi-Fi hotspot or direct connection. No data plan or internet needed, so don’t worry about mobile data charges.
Summary
- Check Wi-Fi and battery before starting.
- Install Phone Clone on both devices.
- Connect properly — QR code or hotspot.
- Select what to transfer — photos, videos, contacts.
- Be patient — large videos take longer.
Hopefully this shaves off a few hours for someone. Just something that worked on multiple machines. Fingers crossed this helps.