-[Transferring Data from iPhone and iCloud to /e/OS and Murena Cloud](/transfer-data-from-apple-account)
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Switching from iOS to /e/OS can seem daunting, but with the right steps, you can ensure a smooth transition. This guide will walk you through transferring your data from your iPhone and iCloud to /e/OS and Murena Cloud.
## Prerequisites
- An iPhone with all your data.
- Access to your iCloud account.
- A device with /e/OS installed.
- Murena Cloud account (not mandatory).
- A computer (for certain steps).
## Step-by-Step Guide
### Backup Your iPhone Data
On your iPhone, go to `Settings > [your name] > iCloud`.
Tap `iCloud Backup`.
Tap `Back Up Now`. Wait until the backup process completes.
### Export Data from iCloud (Computer Required)
- Contacts
On your computer, go to iCloud.com and sign in.
Click on Contacts.
Select all contacts (Command+A for Mac, Ctrl+A for Windows).
Click on the gear icon at the bottom left and choose Export vCard.
- Photos and Videos
On your computer, go to iCloud.com and sign in.
Click on Photos.
Select the photos and videos you want to export.
Click on the download icon at the top right.
- Calendar
On your computer, go to iCloud.com and sign in.
Click on Calendar.
Publicly share the calendar and copy the URL.
Replace webcal with http in the copied URL and paste it in a new browser tab.
The ICS file will be downloaded automatically.
### Transfer Data to /e/OS (Computer Required for Some Steps)
- Enable File Transfer on /e/OS
Connect your /e/OS device to your computer using a USB cable.
Swipe down from the top of the screen to access the notification panel.
Tap on the USB notification and select File Transfer or MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) mode.
- Contacts
On your /e/OS device, go to Contacts.
Tap on the menu (three dots) > Settings > Import.
Choose the vCard file you exported from iCloud.
- Photos and Videos (Computer Required)
Connect your /e/OS device to your computer.
Drag and drop the photos and videos from your computer to the DCIM folder on your /e/OS device.
- Calendar
On your /e/OS device, go to Calendar.
Tap on the menu `(three dots)` > `Settings` > `Import`.
Choose the ICS file you downloaded from iCloud.
- SMS/MMS and Call Logs
Unfortunately, Apple doesn't provide a direct way to export SMS/MMS and call logs. You might need third-party software on your computer to extract this data from an iPhone backup. Once extracted, you can then import it to /e/OS using suitable apps.
- Encrypted Messaging Apps - Signal & WhatsApp
Signal Signal doesn't support transferring chats between [platforms (iOS to Android)](https//support.signal.org/hc/en-us/articles/360007059752-Backup-and-Restore-Messages).
WhatsApp Use the WhatsApp `Export Chat` feature on your iPhone to export individual chat histories as text files. On /e/OS, install WhatsApp, verify your number, and then use the `Import Chat` feature.
- Applications and Application Data
Direct transfer of applications and their data from iOS to Android is not possible. You'll need to manually download the Android versions of your iOS apps from the /e/OS app store or other Android app stores. For app data, check if the app supports cloud backup or cross-platform data transfer.
### Upload Data to Murena Cloud (Computer Required)
- Contacts
On your computer, log in to your Murena Cloud account.
Go to Contacts.
Click on `Settings` > `Import` and choose the vCard file.
- Photos and Videos
On your computer, log in to your Murena Cloud account.
Go to Photos or Files.
Drag and drop or use the upload button to upload your photos and videos.
- Calendar
On your computer, log in to your Murena Cloud account.
Go to Calendar.
Click on `Settings` > `Import Calendar` and choose the ICS file.
## Conclusion
Transferring data from iPhone and iCloud to /e/OS and Murena Cloud might take some time, but following these steps will ensure you don't miss out on any important data. Once you've completed the transfer, make sure to double-check if all your data (contacts, photos, videos, calendar events, SMS/MMS, call logs, and app data) is present on your new device and Murena Cloud.
