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How to transfer data from your old Android phone to your new one

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When it’s time to switch from your older Android phone to a new one, you’ll want to make sure all of your data makes it way across safely. Thankfully, Google makes it extremely convenient to migrate your texts, call logs, contacts, music, and photos over to your new phone seamlessly.

How to back up data on your old Android phone

You’ll need to make sure that all the relevant data on your old phone is backed up to the cloud before you make the switch to your new phone. Google automatically backs up contacts, call logs, texts, and settings — including Do Not Disturb details — to Drive, so you’ll be able to restore all that data to your new phone just by logging in with your Google account during initial configuration.

Best of all, the data that’s automatically backed up by Google doesn’t count toward your storage quota, so you don’t have to worry about running out of storage. The feature backs up call history, app data, contacts, device and home screen settings, and text messages. So before you switch to a new phone, it makes sense to see if this data is already on the cloud.

Note: I’m using a OnePlus 7T for reference, but the steps outlined below will be the same for all Android phones running Android 7.0 Nougat and above. You can always search for backup in the settings search bar to find the option.

1. Open Settings from the app drawer or home screen.
2. Scroll down to the bottom of the page.

Go to the System menu.

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Hit Back up now to sync the latest data on the phone with Google Drive.

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Pro tip: Go to contacts.google.com to see if all the contacts from your previous phone migrated to your Google account. The contacts that you see on this page will be the ones that will show up on your new phone.

Once the data is backed up, you can get started with setting up your new phone. Before we do that, however, let’s make sure your photos and videos are being backed up to Google Photos.

How to transfer photos and videos to your new Android phone

Google Photos is an outstanding service for backing up photos and videos. It seamlessly backs up data, has granular sharing controls, and uses on-device machine learning to automatically group faces. However, the best feature is the unlimited storage at high quality. You can save your photos and videos at Original quality — the quality at which they were taken — or select High quality, which retains the same level of detail while cutting down on the size.

You don’t have to worry about running out of storage if you select the High-quality option, and this particular feature makes Photos a fantastic service for storing your photos and videos. As the data is backed up to a cloud, you’ll be able to access your photos and videos from your new phone as well as on the web. If you haven’t set up Photos yet, here’s how to get started.

1. Open Photos from the app drawer or home screen.
2. Select the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) from the top left of the screen.

Tap Settings.

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Ensure that the Backup mode is set to High quality.

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That’s all there is to it. Once your photos and videos are safely backed up to Google Photos, you can get started with setting up your new phone.

How to restore data and settings to your new Android phone

You’ve unboxed your new phone and are ready to set it up. There are a few ways to restore data from your older device, and here I’m highlighting the option that has worked best for me over the years (I switch phones once every two weeks, so I know what I’m talking about). You’ll need your old phone for this, so make sure you don’t reset the data just yet. At this point, you should switch the SIM card over to the new phone. Let’s get started.

1. Select your device language and hit Start on the welcome page.
2. Select your home Wi-Fi network and sign in.

Hit Next at the Copy apps & data screen to begin migrating data from your old phone.

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Hit Next once again here. I’ll have detailed instructions on how to set things up on your old phone down below.

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You’ll see your phone’s model number highlighted on the Verify your phone page. Stay at this page and grab your old phone. You’ll now need to authorize data transfer from your old phone so that texts, calls, and relevant data can migrate seamlessly to the new device. Here’s what you need to do on the old phone:

1. Open Settings from the app drawer or home screen.
2. Navigate to the Google tab.

Select Set up & restore.

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Your phone will now search for nearby devices. You can then verify the patterns on both devices to make sure the connection is established.

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You’ll see a Copying your account progress bar at this point. Once you see this, switch back to your new phone.

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You’ll be able to see a sign-in window for all the Google accounts registered on your older device. Because you set up direct data transfer, you won’t need to enter two-factor authentication when signing in using this method. Don’t fret if you do not see the two-factor dialog box; that is normal behavior. Should both phones lose connectivity at any point during the restore, just start over and you’ll be able to set it up.

1. Sign in to your Google account.
2. Confirm the screen lock of your old phone to authenticate the data transfer.

You’ll now arrive at the Choose what to restore page. If you want everything from your old phone transferred to the new one, leave all the settings as is and select Restore.

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Hit Restore to start installing data on your new phone. You should see a confirmation message of the same.

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After selecting the restore options, you’ll be able to choose whether to back up data and use location automatically at the Google services page. After selecting the services, you can set up a PIN to use face unlock and fingerprint authentication.

The rest of the options after configuring biometric authentication will vary by manufacturer, and you can easily follow along with the on-screen instructions. The best part with a cloud restore is that even your home screen is preserved. That includes the background as well as the app layout, so you can get started on your new phone without any additional setup.

That’s all there is to it. Once setup is finished and you get to the home screen, you’ll see the Play Store running in the background and restoring data from your old phone. This may take up to an hour based on the amount of content installed on your old phone and your internet connection, so you can let that run while configuring the rest of the options on your new phone.

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Harish Jonnalagadda is the Asia Editor at Android Central. A reformed hardware modder, he now spends his time writing about India’s technology revolution. Previously, he used to ponder the meaning of life at IBM. Contact him on Twitter at @chunkynerd.

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How to Transfer Apps From Your Old Android to Your New Android

Moving apps to your new device is a snap

This article explains how to transfer apps from an old Android phone to your new phone. Methods include using the Android built-in Backup and Restore feature, or using the Samsung Smart Switch Mobile app if it’s pre-installed on your device. Instructions cover Android Pie 9.0, Oreo 8.0, Nougat 7.0, and Android phones from all manufacturers.

Use the Android Backup and Restore Feature

First, check that your old device is backing up your data:

Go to Settings > System.

Select Backup. (You may have to expand the Advanced section first.)

Your menu settings might be slightly different depending on your phone’s manufacturer and its Android version.

Verify that the Back up to Google Drive toggle is on. If it is, you’re all set.

If it’s toggled to off, slide it on and select Back up now.

When the backup is complete, you’re good to go.

You can’t restore a backup from a higher Android version onto a device with a lower Android version.

Restore Your Data to the New Phone

Now you’re ready to restore your data to the new Android. If you haven’t set up your new phone, you’ll be able to restore your data, including apps, during that process.

If you set up your phone and didn’t restore your data, reset it to factory settings and start the setup process over again.

Charge your new Android and power it up. Follow the prompts on the screen until it asks you if you want to restore data from another device. You can always opt to start with a clean slate when you get a new phone, but restoring data from an old phone makes the transition seamless.

This process will vary slightly depending on your phone’s manufacturer, carrier, and OS version.

Choose the device you want to restore data from and tap Copy Your Data.

Your Android prompts you to connect to a Wi-Fi network. Make sure it’s connected to the same one as your old phone.

From the restore options, choose either A backup from an Android phone (if you have your old Android on hand) or A backup from the cloud (if you don’t).

Using the same account you’re logged in to on your old phone, sign in to your Google account.

In the list of backup options, which includes your old Android device, select the correct one (most likely the most recent one). Then tap Restore to move the data and settings from your previous device. Tap Apps to select which apps you want on the new device.

While your data is restored in the background, you can continue with the set-up process.

Use the Samsung Smart Switch Mobile App

If you have the Galaxy S7 or later, Smart Switch Mobile is pre-installed on your device. For older devices, download the app from Google Play or the Samsung app store. You can use the app to transfer data from an Android phone running 6.0 Marshmallow or later to a Samsung phone.

To access the app on the S7 or later, tap Settings > Accounts > Smart Switch. For any other phones, look for it in the app drawer.

There are three methods you can use with Smart Switch: Wirelessly, USB cable, or external storage (SD card or USB storage).

Using Smart Switch With a Wireless Connection

Here’s how to transfer apps using the wireless method, which is the most straightforward.

Launch Smart Switch on your new phone.

Select Wireless > Receive > Android.

Open Smart Switch on your old device.

Tap Wireless > Send.

Follow the screen prompts on your new device.

Using Smart Switch With a USB Cable:

Here’s how to transfer apps using a USB cable.

Plug in your old phone’s USB cable.

Connect that cable to a Samsung USB connector.

Plug the Samsung USB connector into your new Samsung phone.

Launch Smart Switch on your old phone.

Adjust the USB setting on your old phone to Media device (MTP).

Follow screen prompts to transfer apps.

Using Smart Switch With an SD Card

To use the external storage option, insert the SD card or connect the phone to the USB storage device that contains the apps you want to restore. Follow the screen prompts.

Samsung also has Smart Switch apps for Windows and Mac. Download and launch the desktop app, connect your new phone to the computer, and follow the on-screen instructions to transfer apps and other data.

Backing Up and Restoring Games

How frustrating is it to start up a new phone, open your favorite game, and find that your progress has been erased? Fear not. With most games in the Play Store, you can easily back up your progress and bring it with you to each new device. A common way to back up games is through an app called Google Play Games. Compatible apps have a green gamepad icon on their Play Store listing.

Open the app, tap the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner, then select Settings and toggle Sign in to games automatically to the on position. Once you’ve transferred your games to the new phone, log in to your Play Games account to sync progress.

If your game is not Google Play Games compatible, back it up separately. Check the app’s settings to see if there’s a backup option.

Other Considerations

For non-Google apps, double-check that those apps are backing up to Google Drive. For instance, you might want a messaging app to save your chat history. Most popular apps will have this option.

If you save passwords or bookmarks in Chrome or another mobile browser, be sure to sign in on all your devices so that your data syncs properly. Go to the browser settings and sign in if you’re not already.

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