Update on transferring photos from Droid to iPhone

Question

I'd like to share some information on transferring photos from an old Droid to iPhone 5, a problem I've wrestled with for the last few days.  Even though I got some good tips, and have learned that I'm not the only person with this particular problem, I still had no success making the transfer.  In desperation (thinking I'd get no help) I called 1-800-734-5870, the Motorola help line.  Was bumped up to "level 2" of problem-solving and was told that a possible solution might be to use a USB connector cord specifically made for Motorola phones (I'm not sure the one I've been using is that type).  The rep is sending me a courtesy cord to use to see if that will make a difference -- if no, t I'm supposed to call Motorola back.  My point is that the Motorola people were exceptionally nice, especially considering I'll no longer be using their phone.  I did not get this type of support from the Apple help line.  Will send an update if this simple "cord fix" works!
ElyArtist

Answer 1

Thanks for the prompt reply, Roaminggnome.  I have to say, though, that the answer, while not unexpected, is disappointing.  The iPhone is, like the iPad, a data storage device as well as a cellular phone.  One can store and retrieve music, contacts, documents, presentations in Keynote, videos, podcasts, and a host of things on it.  And one can also store photos, which can be transferred from a digital camera or media card via a computer or iCloud.  So why, one has to wonder, would Apple not provide an alternative, and more direct, way to upload pictures from a camera without requiring the intermediary of a computer, as it does with the iPad?  But I guess that's what we're stuck with.  Puzzling, for a company as innovative as Apple.  Surely they know that folks are asking these questions.