Start your new phone era.

How to transfer data between Android phones:¹

Step 1: Connect both phones wirelessly.

Turn on your new and existing Android phones.

Your new Android phone will give you instructions right on the screen to connect your old device.²

An Android phone screen with the title "Set up using another device" and "To copy settings, accounts and more from another phone or tablet, keep it nearby and unlocked." In the top corner is the "transfer" icon. Below the message are two phone outlines: one with a blue triangle, the other with a green gear in the centre.

Step 2: Activate your SIM and sign in.

Next, follow the on-screen instructions to activate your SIM, add your Google Account and set up biometrics.

An illustration of an Android phone screen during the SIM activation process. There are three signal bars in the upper left-hand corner of the screen. Text on the screen says "Connect to mobile network." Smaller text below that says "Set up an eSIM or insert a SIM card now." There is a hyperlink that says "Learn how to use a SIM card." Below the text, there is an illustration showing the bottom edge of a phone with the SIM card port highlighted.

Step 3: Select your data.

After that, you'll choose what data you want to copy from your existing Android phone.

An Android phone screen with the title "Choose what to copy." There is a progress bar of how much has been transferred, as well as a checked-off list of data to transfer, including apps, contacts, photos and videos, and music and other audio.

Step 4: Transfer your data.

That's it! Your data will transfer over while you get to know your new phone.

An Android phone screen with the title "All set!" and the message, "You're ready to start using your phone." Directly below is the clickable text link for "System navigation settings."

Android Switch

On Pixel, you can transfer even after setup.

If you are a Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro or Pixel 9 Pro Fold user, you can now access Android Switch after you've already set up your device.

Find it in settings or on Google Play Store.

Get support

Check out our Help Centre to get answers. For concierge support, follow the links below:

Pixel Samsung

If you previously backed up data with Google One, you can restore content, data and settings from an old device, even if you don't have it anymore. While setting up, skip "Set up using another device" and choose to restore data from an old device.

Make sure you connect to a Wi-Fi network and sign in to your Google Account during device setup to view and select your available backups.