Android Switch review
A free phone-to-phone migration tool with WhatsApp and eSIM support.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Android Switch is Google’s phone-transfer software for moving data from an iPhone or Android phone to a new Android device. It supports wireless pairing or a cable, depending on the devices and transfer method. For everyday migrations, the scope is broad: contacts, calendars, photos, videos, messages, call history, apps, music, downloaded files, notes, voice memos and selected settings can move between phones. It is aimed at people replacing a phone who want a direct migration rather than a wider device-management platform.
The strongest part of Android Switch is its coverage of personal data that can be difficult to recreate manually. WhatsApp history is supported, while upgraded devices can also transfer app data, passwords, passkeys and Wi-Fi networks. eSIM transfer is available on compatible devices and carriers. These capabilities make it particularly suitable for Android upgrades where preserving accounts, connectivity details and messaging history matters alongside photos and contacts. Both wireless and cable-based methods give users more than one way to connect the phones.
Its platform fit is narrower than a computer-centered transfer suite. Android Switch is built around phone-to-phone migration to Android, with an iOS app supporting transfers from iPhone, and it has no integrations. Availability of methods and supported data varies by Android version, device manufacturer, carrier and region; some features also depend on compatible devices. Choose Android Switch for a free, direct migration into Android, especially when WhatsApp and eSIM support are priorities. Choose another product if the workflow needs computer-based transfers, broader integrations or a transfer process less dependent on device and carrier compatibility.
Android Switch pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free wireless and cable transfers between phones
- Moves WhatsApp history, apps and selected app data
- Supports passwords, passkeys, Wi-Fi networks and compatible eSIMs
- Where it doesn't
- Designed for phone-to-phone transfers, not computer-based migration
- Transfer options vary by device, Android version, carrier and region
- No integrations for broader device or service workflows
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