Moving your village from an Android phone to an iOS device doesn't have to be a headache. If you're switching platforms, you might worry about losing your town hall, hard-earned troops, or clan progress. Fortunately, Supercell built a reliable cross-platform system that handles this transition smoothly using a Supercell ID.
Forget old methods involving third-party apps or device backups. You don't need risky file transfers or complicated workarounds. By connecting your game to a Supercell ID, your progress lives in the cloud, ready to load on any supported device in minutes.
Preparing Your Village on Android
Before touching your new iPhone, you need to make sure your current game state is safely tied to your Supercell ID. If you've been playing strictly offline or signed into a local profile without an account link, your progress is vulnerable.
- Unlock your Android device and open Clash of Clans.
- Tap the Settings gear icon in the bottom-right corner of your screen.
- Look for the Supercell ID section. If it says "Disconnected," tap the button to sign up or log in.
- Enter a valid email address that you can access right now. Supercell will send a verification code to that inbox.
- Retrieve the six-digit code from your email, type it into the game prompt, and hit submit.
Once connected, your village is permanently synced to Supercell's servers. You can check this by making sure your profile name appears under the Supercell ID banner in settings.
Logging In on Your iPhone
Now that your Android progress rests securely in the cloud, setting up your new Apple device takes just a few moments. Make sure your internet connection is stable before proceeding.
- Go to the App Store on your iPhone, search for Clash of Clans, and download the latest version.
- Open the app and let the tutorial load. You don't need to play through the entire tutorial if you follow the account recovery prompt quickly.
- Tap the Settings gear icon in the corner of the fresh village screen.
- Select Supercell ID and tap Log In.
- Enter the exact same email address you used on your Android device.
- Check your inbox for the fresh verification code, enter it into the game, and confirm.
A prompt will appear asking if you want to load the existing village associated with that Supercell ID, displaying your correct Town Hall level and player name. Tap Okay, and your village will load right onto your screen.
Troubleshooting Common Transfer Hiccups
Sometimes things don't go according to plan. Here's how to fix the most frequent roadblocks players run into during a device transfer.
- Missing verification emails: Check your spam or junk folder. If you use Gmail, check the "Promotions" or "Updates" tabs. Supercell emails usually arrive within thirty seconds.
- Accidentally starting a new village: If you skipped logging in and completed the tutorial, don't panic. You can still link your Supercell ID through the settings menu by logging into a new Supercell ID slot or connecting via settings.
- Game crashes during load: Ensure both your Android device and iPhone are running the absolute latest version of Clash of Clans downloaded directly from official stores like the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play the same village on both Android and iPhone simultaneously?
Yes. Once your account is linked to a Supercell ID, you can log into that village on multiple devices. However, you can't be actively raiding or logged into the game on both devices at the exact same time.
Will I lose my gems or resources during the transfer?
No. Because your entire game state is stored server-side via Supercell ID, your gems, gold, elixir, dark elixir, and current upgrade timers remain completely intact.
Do I need to keep my Android device active after the transfer?
Not at all. Once the game loads successfully on your iPhone, your Android device is no longer required for your village to function, though you can still use it to log in later if you wish.
What should I do if my account was previously linked to Game Center or Google Play Games?
While Google Play Games and Apple Game Center handle achievements and local logins, Supercell ID is the only official system that bridges cross-platform data between Android and iOS. Always prioritize connecting via Supercell ID. Learn more about managing digital accounts safely through resources like CISA.
