Tip: Before you recycle, donate, or trade-in your old device, clear your data and reset your device to the factory settings to protect your personal information. For data removal, trade-in, and recycling instructions, get help from your device manufacturer and mobile carrier.
Important: The options above can help you restore the most data. If none of the other steps work for you, try copying your data yourself.
Sync your contacts
If you already use contacts in your Google Account, like in Gmail, they automatically show on your new Android device after you sign in.
If your contacts are on a SIM card, learn how to import contacts from a SIM card.
Copy your music
For music services like YouTube Music, Apple Music, and Spotify, download the app to your new device and your music syncs automatically.
Copy photos, videos, files & folders
If you’re connected to the internet, learn how to upload to Google Drive and back up to Google Photos.
If you can't connect to the internet, learn how to transfer files between your computer and Android device.
If you use Google Photos, learn how to back up your photos. If you use a different app for your photos, contact your device manufacturer.
Copy calendar events
If you already use Google Calendar, your calendar events display when you open the Calendar app.
To copy events from another calendar app, learn how to import events to Google Calendar.
Tip: If your new device is a Pixel, go to our Pixel setup guide.
How your data is handled when transferring your account
When you transfer your account to a new device, certain information is collected to perform services on your device. Some of this functionality uses Google Play services. For example, the following information is collected:
Email addresses for app functionality purposes. For example, we show account names during phone setup to allow you to select which accounts you need to transfer.
Usage information, and device or other identifiers for analytics purposes.
The data collected is encrypted in transit.
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When asked, make sure you connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Choose to copy apps and data from your old device. Recommended: If you have a cable to connect your devices, follow the on-screen instructions to copy your data. ...
Regardless of the device you're switching from, don't switch your SIM card until the entire transfer is complete. Before you get started, you'll also want to make sure both your old device and new device have at least 20% battery life.
Smart Switch migrates different types of files to your new Galaxy, including photos, videos, notes, calendar events and even device settings. * Transferable data may vary depending on the device OS (Android or iOS), OS version, and/or connection option.
Yes, you can switch SIM cards between phones as long as they are compatible with the same carrier network. Your SIM card should also be compatible with the new phone in terms of size (micro, nano, and standard size).
Changing your SIM card doesn't mean you'll lose your data. Your contacts, app, music, photos, and other data not stored on the SIM card will remain accessible.
Samsung Smart Switch creates an avenue for you to move data from your old Android phone to another. Though it was established by Samsung, it works for any Android model. Samsung Smart Switch offers a quick way to transfer content like videos, contacts, documents, and more between Android devices.
When you add your Google Account to a phone that's been set up, what you'd previously backed up for that Google Account gets put onto the phone. To restore a backed-up account to a reset phone, follow the on-screen steps. For more help, get help from your device manufacturer.
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