How to Move Data from iPhone to Huawei Mate 90 RS

This guide walks you through transferring your contacts, photos, messages, and other important data from an iPhone to a Huawei Mate 90 RS. You’ll learn the most reliable methods, from Huawei’s official transfer app to cloud-based alternatives, so you can switch devices without losing anything important. Before you start, make sure both phones are fully charged and connected to a stable Wi-Fi network to avoid interruptions.

What You’ll Need

• Your iPhone with iOS 12 or later
• The Huawei Mate 90 RS with its original charging cable and adapter
• A stable Wi-Fi network for both devices
• Enough free storage on the Huawei phone for the data you’re moving
• Your Apple ID password and, if you use two-factor authentication, access to a trusted device
• Optional: a computer with internet access and a USB cable for a backup-based transfer

Step-by-Step

1. Back up your iPhone (recommended). Go to Settings > Your Name > iCloud > iCloud Backup and tap Back Up Now. This ensures you have a safety net if anything goes wrong during the transfer.
2. Turn off iMessage and FaceTime. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Messages and toggle off iMessage. Then go to Settings > FaceTime and toggle it off. This prevents messages from being stuck on Apple’s servers instead of arriving on your new phone.
3. Install Phone Clone on both devices. On the Huawei Mate 90 RS, open the AppGallery and search for “Phone Clone.” On your iPhone, open the App Store and download the same app (it’s also called “Phone Clone” by Huawei). Install it on both phones.
4. Launch Phone Clone on the Huawei. Open the app on the Mate 90 RS and select This is the new device. The phone will display a QR code.
5. Connect the iPhone. Open Phone Clone on your iPhone and select This is the old device. Tap Connect to new phone and scan the QR code displayed on the Huawei. Both phones will connect over a local Wi-Fi network created by the app.
6. Choose what to transfer. On the iPhone, you’ll see a list of data types: Contacts, Photos, Videos, Calendar, Notes, Messages (SMS/MMS), and some app data. Select the categories you want to move. If you want everything, tap Select all.
7. Start the transfer. Tap Transfer on the iPhone and confirm on the Huawei. Keep both phones close together and do not lock either screen. The transfer time depends on the amount of data; a large photo library can take 20–60 minutes.
8. Wait for completion. When the progress bar on both screens reaches 100%, the transfer is done. Tap Done on both phones. Your contacts, photos, and other selected data will now appear on the Huawei.
9. Move WhatsApp history (optional). If you use WhatsApp, open the app on your iPhone, go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup, and back up to iCloud. On the Huawei, install WhatsApp, verify your number, and when prompted, restore from iCloud (you’ll need to sign in to your Apple ID on the Huawei temporarily).
10. Transfer music and documents manually. Phone Clone does not move music files or files stored in the Files app. For these, connect your iPhone to a computer, copy the files to a folder, then connect the Huawei and copy them over, or upload them to a cloud drive and download them on the new phone.

Common Mistakes

• Skipping the iMessage shutdown. If you don’t turn off iMessage before switching, people with iPhones may still send you iMessages that never arrive on your Huawei.
• Locking the iPhone during transfer. The transfer pauses or fails if the screen locks. Set your iPhone’s auto-lock to Never temporarily (Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock).
• Running out of storage. The Huawei Mate 90 RS has a large internal storage, but if you’re moving a massive photo library, make sure there’s enough free space. Check under Settings > Storage on the Huawei before starting.
• Interrupting the connection. Moving both phones out of range, or using one for a phone call, can break the Wi-Fi link. Keep them side by side and avoid using either phone until the transfer finishes.
• Assuming app data transfers. Phone Clone only moves app data for apps that explicitly support it (mostly Huawei’s own apps). Most third-party app logins and settings will need to be set up manually.

Tips

• Use a cable for large libraries. If you have more than 50GB of photos and videos, the wireless transfer can be slow and prone to dropouts. In that case, use the Phone Clone app with a USB-C to Lightning cable (or a USB-C to USB-C cable if your iPhone is USB-C) — the app supports wired transfers that are much faster and more stable.
• Transfer contacts via iCloud as a fallback. If Phone Clone fails, go to Settings > Your Name > iCloud on the iPhone and ensure Contacts is toggled on. Then on the Huawei, add your iCloud account under Settings > Accounts > Add account and sync contacts.
• Keep both phones on power. Connect them to chargers during the transfer to prevent battery drain from interrupting the process.
• Do a test run. If you’re unsure about the process, transfer just your contacts first (a small, fast transfer). Once you see it works, do the full transfer.

Troubleshooting

• Phone Clone won’t connect. Both phones must be on the same Wi-Fi network, or the app creates its own. If the QR code fails, try restarting the app on both phones, or toggle Wi-Fi off and on. On the iPhone, also check that Bluetooth is enabled (the app uses it for the initial handshake).
• The transfer stops at 90%. This usually happens when a large file (like a video) is being moved. Wait a few minutes — it may resume. If it stays stuck, cancel the transfer, restart both phones, and try again with a wired connection.
• Photos appear but are in the wrong order. Phone Clone sometimes loses the original timestamps. This is a known limitation. You can fix it by using a computer to copy photos from the iPhone to the Huawei via USB, which preserves metadata.
• Messages are missing. SMS/MMS transfer works only if you selected Messages in Phone Clone. If they didn’t come over, check that you didn’t have iMessage-only conversations (those won’t transfer). For those, you’ll need to ask the sender to re-send as SMS.
• App data didn’t move. As mentioned, Phone Clone only supports select apps. For most apps, you’ll need to log in again manually. For WhatsApp, use the dedicated in-app backup/restore feature described in step 9.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Phone Clone transfer my WhatsApp chats? No, not directly. Phone Clone moves SMS, contacts, photos, and some app data, but WhatsApp has its own encryption. Use WhatsApp’s built-in iCloud backup and restore feature on the Huawei.

Can I transfer my iTunes music? Music purchased from iTunes is DRM-protected and won’t transfer via Phone Clone. You can download it again on the Huawei from the Apple Music app (if available), or copy DRM-free files (like MP3s) via a computer.

Do I need to keep my iPhone after the transfer? No, once the transfer is complete and you’ve verified your data on the Huawei, you can erase your iPhone and sell it or keep it as a backup device. Just remember to sign out of iCloud first (Settings > Your Name > Sign Out).

Will my passwords and keychain come over? No. Passwords saved in iCloud Keychain stay on Apple devices. You’ll need to enter passwords manually on the Huawei, or use a password manager app that works on both platforms.

Can I move my photos without losing quality? Yes, Phone Clone transfers the original files without compression. If you use iCloud Photos, make sure “Download and Keep Originals” is enabled on the iPhone (Settings > Photos) before transferring, otherwise you may only get thumbnails.

What if I don’t have Wi-Fi? Phone Clone can create a direct Wi-Fi hotspot between the two phones, so you don’t need an external router. If that fails, use a USB-C to Lightning cable with the app for a wired transfer.

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