[Free] Share Notes Between iPhone and Android in 8 Ways

Can you Share Notes Between iPhone and Android?

Yes, you can share notes between iPhone and Android in some ways. Notes contain valuable information, when you switch platforms by purchasing a new device, it's common for you to transfer them.

There are several highly effective methods available to seamlessly transfer data between an iPhone and an Android phone. Let's explore the best approaches for achieving a smooth transfer.

Best App to Share Notes Between iPhone and Android for Free

Bellow, we recommended 3 best note-sharing apps between iOS and Android to you:

Option 1. FoneTool for iOS (Easiest)

FoneTool iOS client is a powerful iOS and Android data switch assistant. It offers a high speed transmission and without data loss.  With it user-friendly interface, you can easily transfer data from Android to iPhone, iPhone to Android, or Android to Android. If you want to send other files, like photos, videos, music, contacts, etc., FoneTool also can help you make it.

You can click this link to download FoneTool for your iOS, and click the below button to download FoneTool on the Androide. Then follow the steps to learn how to share notes between your different devices.

Step 1. Launch FoneTool on both devices > Open the Wi-Fi option on both devices, without the need to connect to a specific Wi-Fi network.

Step 2. Tap to the Connect Device on either device > To establish a connection, choose Connect to Android on iPhone > On Android phone, choose Connect to iOS > Use iPhone scans the QR code on the Android. 

Step 3. On your iPhone, click File Transfer > Tap Files > navigate to the folder where the notes are stored > select the notes  > Tap Send.

By the way, if you want to seek a useful way to transfer iPhone notes to PC, you can use the desktop version of FoneTool.

Option 2. Smart Switch

Smart Switch app is a good choice for you to switch notes between iPhone and Android. With Smart Switch, you also can transfer contacts, photos, messages, music files from different devices.

Now, follow the steps to complete the notes sharing.

Step 1. Connect iPhone and Android phone with a lightning cable.

Step 2. Install and open the Smart Switch app on your Android phone > Touch Receive to move on.

Step 3. When it is prompted on your iPhone, click Allow to permit Android to access > And then, scan your notes on iPhone.

Step 4. When scanning is done, select Notes that you want to transfer > Then tap the Transfer button to begin syncing notes from iPhone to Android.

Option 3. Google Keep

Google Keep is a free note-sharing app between iPhone and Android developed by Google. It can be used to transfer notes between Android and iPhone. Google also develops it for sharing other files like photos, audio, texts, etc. 

Here's how you can share notes between two devices.

Step 1. Download Google Keep app on your Android devices and log on.

Step 2. On your Android phone, open Settings > Find Accounts & Backup > Click Manage Account > Choose the Google account you use on your Android.

Step 3. Then click on Sync Account and turn on Keep Notes.

Step 4. Open your iPhone > Install and add the same Google account, and enable it to sync your notes.

Share Notes Between iPhone and Android by Cloud Services

Besides using apps, there are other 3 easy and free ways to help you transfer notes:

Option 1. Dropbox

Dropbox is one of the best apps to share notes between iPhone and Android. It provides a user-friendly interface and takes care of the syncing process, allowing you to focus on managing your notes effectively. Follow the Steps to send notes from Android to iPhone:

Step 1. Download and sign in the Dropbox app on both your iPhone and Android device.

Step 2. Open Dropbox on your Android device > Choose the notes you need to transfer.

Step 3. Then tap the Share icon to share the notes to your iPhone.

Step 4. Choose your desired file type > Click on Add to Dropbox. You can either add the notes to the existing folder or create a new one.

Step 5. After that, the folder will be accessed on both your devices. You can either keep the notes in Dropbox or download them.

Option 2. iTunes

Other than emailing your iPhone notes manually from your email account, you also can use Apple iTunes to sync your iPhone notes with your Outlook account.

Here is how you can do so:

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your computer via a USB cable.

Step 2. Launch iTunes > Click Info located in the Summary Panel > Check Sync notes with... > And then, select Outlook from the drop-down menu.

Step 3. Click Sync to initiate the syncing process between iPhone Notes and Outlook. Depending on the amount of notes available on your iPhone, the syncing time varies.

Step 4. On your Android phone, set up your Outlook account. After the process is completed, you can find the notes inside the Reminders folder on your Outlook application.

Option 3. iCloud

iCloud is a secure and reliable method for transferring notes between devices and platforms. Its cloud storage feature allows you to share your notes from any device. And you don’t need to install an extra program. However, it lets you view iPhone notes on Android phone but not put your notes on Android notes app.

Here is an example of using iCloud to transfer iPhone Notes to Android:

Step 1. Open Wi-Fi on your iPhone > Go to Settings > Tap on your name and click Notes > Tap Default Account > Choose the iCloud option.

Step 2. Back to the Settings screen > Find iCloud, and enable the Notes option > Then, tap Back up and touch Back up Now.

Step 3. After backup, on your computer, go to iCloud.com on your computer > Access your iCloud account > Select Notes on the home page.

Step 4. Now, you can transfer iPhone notes and attachments to Android via iCloud. Besides notes, you can also transfer photos, calendars, etc. from iPhone to Android with ease.

Other Ways to Share Notes Between iPhone and Android

Furthermore, there are other 2 ways can help you sync iPhone notes to android, by Email and Gmail. Let's read and learn the steps!

Option 1. Email

Using email can be a quick and simple method to access your notes on your Android device. But notice that this method may not retain certain formatting elements, such as sketches, or images.

If you don’t mind, here's how you can share notes between iPhone and Android via email:

Step 1. On your iPhone, open the Notes app > Decide the note you want to transfer.

Step 2. Tap the Share button located in the top-right corner of the screen > Choose Mail to create a new email with the note attached.

Step 3. Enter your email address in the To field > And send the email.

Make sure that your Android device is set up with the same email account you used on your iPhone.

Option 2. Gmail

Sync your iPhone with Gmail is also the best way to share notes between iPhone and Android. Once you have established a working connection, you can not only sync your iPhone notes, but also calendars, photos, contacts, etc. with your Gmail account.

You can do following steps to transfer iPhone notes to Android via Gmail:

Step 1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Find Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Tap Add Account > And then, select Google.

Step 2. Enter the necessary information required by the system.

Step 3. Make sure the icon next Notes is turn on. After you do that, your iPhone notes should be transferred automatically to your Gmail account under the label Notes.

Step 4. Set up your Google or Gmail account on your Android device. You should be able to automatically see them in your Gmail app.

Conclusion

That’s all about the best ways to share notes between iPhone and Android. This article provides 7 different methods, whether you choose to use those free apps, through Cloud services, or by other ways, hope you can transfer your notes on your devices easily. 

By the way, to transfer other data between iPhone and Android,  you can let FoneTool help you do it. If this article helps you, please share it with others.

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