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Start your new phone era with easy data transfer.

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Connect both phones wirelessly.1 Follow the on-screen prompts to prepare your new Android phone and copy your data.

Transfer data wirelessly

1. Connect both phones.

Turn on your new and existing Android phones.

Follow the on-screen instructions on your new Android phone.2

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Transfer data wirelessly

2. Select your data.

Follow the on-screen instructions to activate your SIM and add your Google Account.

Choose what data to copy from your existing Android phone.

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Transfer data wirelessly

3. Transfer data.

That’s it! Your data is now on your new Android phone.3

If there are any problems or you have questions about transferring, head to the Help Center. If you are setting up a Samsung phone, instructions will be in Smart Switch.

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Transfer data wirelessly

1. Connect both phones.

Turn on your new and existing Android phones.

Follow the on-screen instructions on your new Android phone.2

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Transfer data wirelessly

2. Select your data.

Follow the on-screen instructions to activate your SIM and add your Google Account.

Choose what data to copy from your existing Android phone.

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Transfer data wirelessly

3. Transfer data.

That’s it! Your data is now on your new Android phone.3

If there are any problems or you have questions about transferring, head to the Help Center. If you are setting up a Samsung phone, instructions will be in Smart Switch.

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Connect both phones using your old iPhone Lightning cable. Follow the on-screen prompts to choose what to copy over.

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Fastest, most comprehensive

Use a cable.

To transfer the most data, we recommend using your old iPhone Lightning cable.

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If a cable isn’t available

Transfer wirelessly.

You can connect your new Android and old iPhone wirelessly, to transfer a more limited set of your data.

Your new phone era awaits.

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FAQs.

If you don’t have Wi-Fi or a data network while setting up your new phone, return to setup when a connection is available.

You can restore content, data and settings from an old device through Google One*. While setting up your device, skip setting up from another device and choose to restore data from an old device.

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

Your new Android device may have a different version of Android. We recommend using a cable to transfer your data.

If the new device was already set up and you would still like to transfer your data, you have to reset your device (if you reset your device, your content on your new device will be erased). For more info on transferring via cable, check out the Help Center.

On your old device, go to settings within WhatsApp and select the option to backup your chats. When you open WhatsApp on your new device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions until you are asked if you want to restore your chats from a previous backup.

Yes. You may need to go into your Bluetooth settings and pair some of your devices to your new Android device through Bluetooth.

For additional support or questions while upgrading, visit the Android Help Center.

To transfer your data over to a new Samsung phone, use Samsung Smart Switch.

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Use a cable.

What can transfer:

  • Contacts

  • Photos and videos

  • Calendar events

  • Messages & WhatsApp chats

  • Apps

  • Music

  • And more

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    1. Connect both devices.

    Turn on your new Android device. When prompted, connect your new Android phone to your old iPhone using your Lightning to USB-C cable. In some cases, you might need an OTG adapter.

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    2. Select your data.

    Follow the on-screen instructions to choose what to copy over — contacts, photos, messages, WhatsApp chats and more. Disable iMessage so you don't miss a notification.

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    3. Transfer.

    That's it. You’ve copied over your most important data onto your new Android phone.

For more details, see step-by-step guides for Samsung Galaxy phones, Pixel phones or visit our Help Center.

If a cable isn’t available

Transfer wirelessly.

What can transfer:

  • Contacts

  • Photos and videos

  • Calendar events

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    1. Connect both devices wirelessly.

    Turn on your new Android phone and follow the on-screen prompts. When asked if you have a cable, select "No cable," and follow the instructions to connect your iPhone and Android via Wifi using the Switch to Android app. To transfer data without a cable to Samsung devices, go here.

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    2. Select your data.

    Follow the on-screen instructions to choose what comes with you — contacts, photos, videos and calendar events. To transfer Messages and WhatsApp chats, you’ll need to use a cable.

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    3. Transfer.

    That's it. Your personal data is now on your new Android phone. Just disable iMessage so you don't miss a notification.

All this data will transfer onto your brand new Android phone.*

  • Apps
  • Music
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Contacts
  • Texts
  • Wallpaper
  • Call history

Free and paid apps available on Google Play. Excluding DRM music. Contacts stored on your phone or sim card. Texts include SMS, MMS and RCS messages, Multimedia from text messages. Phone settings vary by phone and Android version.*

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FAQs

Transfer Your Data to Your New Android | Android? ›

Smart Switch can transfer all your data, including your device settings, so that you can pick up your new device and carry on right where you left off. You can even create a backup for your old phone's files on your PC or Mac, then transfer or sync your data onto your new Galaxy phone.

Will a smart switch transfer everything? ›

Smart Switch can transfer all your data, including your device settings, so that you can pick up your new device and carry on right where you left off. You can even create a backup for your old phone's files on your PC or Mac, then transfer or sync your data onto your new Galaxy phone.

Do you put a SIM card in a new phone before transferring 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.

What cannot be transferred using a Smart Switch? ›

Contacts: Contacts saved on the SIM card, social networks (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), Google accounts, and work email accounts are excluded. Calender: Appointments synced with external accounts, such as Google, and calendar stickers are excluded.

Does Smart Switch delete from old phone? ›

If I use Smart Switch, will the data be removed from the old form during the transfer? No the data will still be on the old phone unless you delete it. From experience, I'd recommend using a cable to transfer data than doing it wireless. A 100% none of your data will be deleted.

Does Smart Switch transfer passwords? ›

The answer: Smart Switch does not transfer passwords. Instead, it can transfer data associated with applications that use passwords, like a messaging app or banking app. This article will provide more information on the Smart Switch features, as well as what passwords cannot be transferred when using Smart Switch.

Do I need a SIM card in both phones to use Samsung Smart Switch? ›

You don't need a SIM card in both phones to use a smart switch. Smart switch works on Wi-Fi and not on SIM card, so you can easily transfer data between your phones without having a SIM card in either one.

Why is it taking so long to transfer data to my new Android phone? ›

If you think the process is taking longer than needed, try to restart your device and go through the setup process again on your new Android device. It may also help to factory reset your device and choose fewer data types to transfer.

How do I transfer my phone numbers from my old Android to my new Android? ›

If you're transferring to a new Android phone, insert the old SIM and open Contacts, then Settings > Import/Export > Import from SIM card. If you're transferring to a new iPhone, go to Settings > Contacts and then Import SIM contacts. Once the transfer is complete you can swap the old SIM with the new.

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