Honor’s New Device Clone Update Makes Switching Phones Effortless Across Android, iOS, and HarmonyOS
Honor has taken a major step toward making phone upgrades less painful—especially for users juggling different operating systems.
The company has rolled out a major update to its Device Clone app, now enabling seamless, wireless data transfers across Android, iOS, and Huawei’s HarmonyOS Next platforms. In practical terms, this means you can move your files, apps, contacts, and other personal data from just about any smartphone to a new Honor device—without needing a computer, cables, or third-party software.
One App, Three Operating Systems
Previously, data migration between Android and iOS—or from Huawei’s ecosystem—often meant using brand-specific apps or relying on cloud backups. With this update, Honor becomes the first manufacturer to support direct data transfers from HarmonyOS Next, closing a long-standing gap in cross-platform compatibility.
Users can now easily upgrade from any major mobile OS to an Honor device using just a Wi-Fi connection. This also signals Honor’s intention to cement its place in the growing multi-platform landscape, especially as HarmonyOS evolves as an alternative to Android in China.
Here’s How It Works
To use the cross-platform transfer feature, both the old and new phones need to have the Device Clone app installed. The process is straightforward:
- On the new Honor phone, head to Settings > System & Updates > Device Clone.
- Choose “This is a new device” and select the OS of your old device—Android, iOS, or HarmonyOS.
- On the old device, open Device Clone and tap “This is an old device“.
- Use the old phone to scan the QR code shown on the new device to establish a connection.
- Choose the data you want to transfer and hit Next.
No cables. No computers. Just a direct, end-to-end migration over Wi-Fi.
Why It Matters
This update isn’t just about convenience. It reflects a broader shift in user expectations—people want the freedom to switch platforms without friction. Whether you’re ditching an old iPhone for an Honor device or moving off HarmonyOS, this tool reduces the technical roadblocks that usually come with the territory.
By supporting such broad compatibility, Honor is quietly building a case for itself as one of the most user-friendly smartphone brands in terms of cross-platform accessibility—a space typically dominated by Apple and Google.
