How to Transfer from Android to iPhone When the Setup QR Code Will Not Scan

The QR code is not required to transfer data from Android to iPhone. When the setup QR code will not scan, install Move to iOS manually from Google Play, select From Android during iPhone setup, and enter the six-digit or ten-digit pairing code shown on the iPhone.

Steps

Restart both phones and connect both devices to power. Keep Wi-Fi enabled on the Android phone, and pause any VPN or mobile hotspot connection.
On the iPhone setup screen, select Transfer Apps & Data or From Android to display the setup QR code and pairing code.
On Android, open Google Play and install or update Move to iOS manually. A QR scan is not needed for the app installation.
Open Move to iOS, accept the prompts, and enter the iPhone’s six-digit or ten-digit code. The code may also be described as an Android-to-iPhone session ID or pairing code.
Select the required content, keep both phones nearby, and avoid opening other apps until the transfer finishes.

Common Issues and Fixes

QR code does not focus: Clean both camera lenses, increase screen brightness on the iPhone, remove screen glare, and hold the Android camera farther from the QR code.
QR code opens an incorrect page: Install Move to iOS directly from Google Play instead of scanning the code. Avoid unofficial APK files.
Pairing code is rejected: Close Move to iOS, return to the iPhone’s From Android screen, generate a new code, and enter the latest code only.
Connection fails after pairing: Disable VPN, private DNS, battery restrictions, and mobile data switching on Android. Keep both phones on the same temporary transfer connection.
Transfer stops or content is missing: Free enough iPhone storage, update both operating systems, and repeat the transfer from the beginning. Large videos, WhatsApp data, and unsupported app data can increase transfer time or require separate handling.

Quick Tips

Android 17 and iPhone 18 Pro menus may use slightly different labels, but the From Android transfer option remains the relevant setup path.
A QR code shown on an iPhone is generally for opening the transfer app; the pairing code completes the device connection.
iPhone setup must remain incomplete for Move to iOS to work. An already configured iPhone may require erasing all content and settings before starting again.
Contacts, calendars, photos, videos, and selected messages usually transfer more reliably than paid apps, app logins, or protected media.

Can Android transfer to iPhone without an app?

Move to iOS requires an Android companion app for the official setup transfer. Manual transfers through cloud storage, a computer, or account synchronization can handle selected files but may not copy complete app data.

What does the Android-to-iPhone session ID mean?

The session ID is the temporary six-digit or ten-digit pairing code generated by the iPhone. A new code is required whenever the setup session expires or restarts.