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Moving data from an iPhone to an Android can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to transferring sensitive information like passwords. While there isn't a simple one-click solution, it is still possible to transfer passwords from iOS to Android.
Exporting Passwords Saved on iPhone
Transferring passwords from iPhone to Android turned out to be a bit more tricky than I anticipated, as Apple doesn't provide a way for directly transferring passwords between devices. As a result, my best option was to export them manually.
Since there's no way to export passwords directly from an iPhone, I had to rely on my Mac. Here's how you can export iPhone passwords in a CSV file using a Mac:
On a MacBook, click the Apple logo in the top left corner and select System Settings. Ensure that you are signed in with the same iCloud account used on your iPhone. Click the Passwords tab on your left. Enter your password to verify your identity. Select all the passwords that appear, click the three-dot menu icon at the top, and choose Export All Passwords. Select Export Passwords to continue. Finally, save the CSV file on your Mac. Importing Passwords on Android
Once I had the CSV file containing all the passwords from my iPhone, importing them to Android was surprisingly straightforward.
I just needed to upload the CSV file to the Google account linked to my Android phone:
Open any web browser and head to myaccount.google.com. Log in using the same Google account you're using on the Android device. Switch to the Security tab. In the right pane, scroll down to the Password Manager section and click on Manage passwords. Click the gear icon in the top right corner. Click the Import button next to Import passwords. Upload the CSV file containing your iPhone passwords.
And that was it! All my passwords were now safely transferred from my iPhone to my Android phone, ready to be used in apps and websites.
With the passwords saved in a CSV file, I can also import them into any popular password manager apps in the future if needed.
Overall, the entire process of transferring passwords from my iPhone to Android isn't too difficult. If you're making the switch from iOS to Android, don't stress -- just follow the steps above, and you'll be good!