Switching from Android to iPhone 12 Pro: Things You Need to Know

TLDRAfter 10 years with Android, I switched to the iPhone 12 Pro. Here are the key insights, FAQs, and timestamped summaries to help you make the switch.

Key insights

Switching from Android to iPhone requires manual app downloads and setup.

🔄Transfer WhatsApp messages from Android to iPhone using external tools like MobileTrans.

🔋iPhone's iCloud storage may require upgrading for larger backups.

🚩Custom launchers and extensive customization options are limited on iPhone.

iPhone still uses lightning ports, not USB-C, for charging.

Q&A

Is there an easy way to transfer all my apps from Android to iPhone?

Unfortunately, there is no easy way to transfer apps. You will need to manually download them from the App Store.

Can I transfer WhatsApp messages from Android to iPhone?

Yes, you can use external tools like MobileTrans to transfer your WhatsApp messages from Android to iPhone.

Do I need to upgrade my iCloud storage for backups?

If you have a large backup, you may need to upgrade your iCloud storage to accommodate it.

Can I customize my iPhone like I did on Android?

Customization options like custom launchers and themes are limited on iPhone.

Does iPhone use USB-C for charging?

No, iPhone still uses lightning ports for charging, not USB-C.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction: Switching from Android to iPhone 12 Pro after 10 years.

01:24Backup and transfer your apps manually from Android to iPhone.

02:06Use external tools like MobileTrans to transfer WhatsApp messages.

03:01Consider upgrading iCloud storage for larger backups.

04:44Loss of functionality: Custom launchers and extensive customization options.

06:03Loss of functionality: Air gestures and limitations of Android smartwatches on iPhone.

08:07Annoyances: Resetting up smart lights, logging into all apps again.

09:35Annoyances: Inability to always display battery percentage and no power button shortcut to the camera.