I recently switched from an iPhone 14 Pro Max to a Galaxy Z Fold7 and I'm looking to ensure I don't lose access to my media like photos and videos on my old iPhone. Currently, I have about 14,730 photos and 1,762 videos that I want to back up to my PC without relying on iCloud or any cloud services. While I know I probably should go through them to delete duplicates, I just don't have the time for that right now. I'm seeking advice on the best methods to transfer all this media to my computer. What options are available, and is there anything I should be aware of before starting this process?
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You could also just log into iCloud on your PC and download all your photos and videos from there. It’s a quick way to grab everything if you change your mind about using iCloud just this once!
The simplest way is to just plug your iPhone into your PC using a charging/data cable and copy everything over. It shouldn’t take too long, maybe under an hour for all those pictures, depending on your PC's speed and performance. Just make sure you have enough space on your PC. Also, if you have a second drive in your PC, consider making a backup there, just to be safe.
If you're looking for an easier way, Samsung Smart Switch can transfer your photos and videos directly from your iPhone to your Galaxy phone. It's worth checking out if you want a seamless transition without relying on your PC for every transfer.
Yeah, that's right! Using a sync program could also help. Once you get everything copied, you can set up something like Syncthing to automatically mirror your data to the PC whenever you're connected to your home Wi-Fi, saving you time in the future!