iPhone hacks: How to transfer all images from Google Photos to iCloud Photos

Google Photos to iCloud Photos image and video transfer: One of biggest challenges that users face while switching from an Android photo to an iPhone is lack of interoperability between apps native to two platforms. This lack of interoperability makes it difficult for users to transfer ir data from Android phone to a new iPhone. Thankfully, Apple and Google offer a feature that enable users to transfer all of ir images and videos from Google Photos to iCloud Photos.

All users need for this feature to work is ample iCloud storage space and iCloud Photos feature on iPhone to be turned on. To turn on this feature, users must first open Settings app on iPhone, n tap Profile Name to access Photos under iCloud option and n tapping button next to Sync this device option.

Here is an easy guide that Android users can follow to transfer all of ir Google Photos images and videos to iCloud Photos: 

Google Photos to iCloud Photos: How to transfer all your photos and videos

Step 1: Open Google Takeout on a personal computer or a laptop. Users can pick any browser of ir choice.

Step 2: Next, select Google Photos under 'Choose data you want to copy' section on Google Takeout screen and n Continue button.

Step 3: Enter password of your Google Account from which you want to transfer photos and video. 

Step 4: Continue button to initiate process.

Step 5: In 'Select third-party service you want to move your copy to' section, select ‘ Apple -iCloud Photos’ and n on Continue button.

Step 6: Sign into your Apple Account by typing connected Email ID and password.

Step 7: On doing so, Apple will try to verify move by showing a six-digit code on iPhone or iP. Enter this Apple Account Verification Code in space provided on PC screen.

Step 8: Next, on Allow button to give Google Takeout permission to transfer all images and videos from Google Photos to iCloud Photos.

It is worth noting that Apple will send users a notification when it starts process of transferring photos and videos starts from Google Photos to iCloud Photos. It will show a similar notification when process ends. This notification will be displayed in form of an email associated with Apple Account. Apple device users will be able to access all photos and videos transferred from Google Photos to iCloud Photos in album called 'Import from Google'.