When you set up your new device, you can move your data from your old Android device to your new Android device. Important: If you are transferring data from an old Android device to a Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro, visit the Pixel Help Center. Samsung devices offer several data transfer options. Learn more about Samsung Smart Switch.

Choose to copy apps and data from your old device. If you have a cable to connect your devices, follow the on-screen instructions to copy your data. If you don’t have a cable: Tap No cable? Ok. Tap A backup from an Android phone. To copy your data, follow the on-screen instructions.

If an organisation, like a business or school, manages your Android phone, you may not be able to transfer all data. Before you transfer. Make sure both of your phones are charged. Get a SIM card tool to swap SIMs. Set aside some time. Data transfer can take from a few minutes to a few hours. Check storage on both your old and new devices. If ...

Update your Android version. Learn how to check and update your Android version. Restart your device. Troubleshoot your USB connections. Try a different USB cable. Not all USB cables can transfer files. To test the USB port on your device, connect your device to a different computer.

Transfer WhatsApp data from an Android device. To transfer data from an Android device to a new Android device: Step 1: Back up your WhatsApp data to your Google Account. On your old Android device, open WhatsApp. At the top right, tap More . Tap Settings Chats Chat backup. Tap Back up. Step 2: Install WhatsApp on your new device

Some of the data that you can transfer are apps, Google Accounts, and text messages. Learn more about what data you can copy. Tips: If you want to transfer data with a USB cable instead of Wi-Fi, tap 5 times on the image on the “Copy data from your Android device” screen. You can do this even if you haven't yet paired your phones.

Android: A cable transfer works with most devices with Android 5.0 and up. Learn how to update your Android version. iPhone: A cable transfer works with most devices with iOS 8.0 and up. Learn how to update your iOS version. BlackBerry or Windows device: Your device may not support cable transfer. Restart your current device.

Your backup data is sent to Google’s servers and helps you transfer data between devices. Google collects certain information to perform services on your device. Some of this functionality uses Google Play services. For example, backup collects: Messages, contacts, app settings, and preferences are collected as part of your personal backup.

Transfer WhatsApp data from an Android device. To transfer data from an Android device to a new Android device: Step 1: Back up your WhatsApp data to your Google Account. On your old Android device, open WhatsApp. At the top right, tap More . Tap Settings Chats Chat backup. Tap Back up. Step 2: Install WhatsApp on your new device

Most other Android versions support cable data transfer. Learn how to check your Android version. You need an internet connection to copy data from one device to the other. We recommend you connect both of your devices to Wi-Fi. You can use a cable to transfer data during your initial device setup.