The instructions apply to all Android devices regardless of the manufacturer (Google, Samsung, etc.).
For example, you will be directed to useSamsung Smart Switchif youre setting up a new Samsung phone.
When the setup wizard asks if you want to copy apps and data, tapNext.
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It will then present you with a list of options.
Selecta backup from an Android phoneto copy data and parameters from your old Android to your new one.
Your old phone will locate your new phone.
Verify that it has found the right phone, and then select which data and parameters to transfer over.
After the transfer completes, follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup process.
Before you remove the SIM card from your iPhone, you gotta disable iMessage.
OpenSettings, tapMessages, and set iMessage tooff.
When the setup wizard asks if you want to copy apps and data, tapNextto proceed.
Tapan iPhone deviceto proceed.
If your new phone has Android 11 or older, open Google One on your iPhone.
TapSet up data backup, and then grab the things you want to transfer.
Google One will then upload your data to a cloud backup.
You then have the opportunity to pick the apps and data you want to transfer.
When you reach the screen that asks if there is anything else, the setup procedure is done.
TapNo thanks, and the setup wizard will complete the procedure.
Back up your Androidif your old phone is available and you haven’t done so recently.
This step is necessary to set up your new phone with your current data and tweaks.
Otherwise, you’ll have to use an old backup, or no backup may be available.
Turn on your new phone and follow the prompts to set up your SIM and connect to Wi-Fi.
The next screen will have three options.
Selecta backup from the cloudto proceed.
The next screen will ask you to access to your Google account.
After you’ve logged into your account, selectI agreeto proceed.
The next screen will provide you with a list of available backups.
Choose the most recent one.
The next screen allows you to choose which data to restore from your backup.
Options include your downloaded apps, contacts, SMS messages, gear configs, and call history.
you’re free to restore everything, nothing, or the specific things you want.
see to it there are check marks next to the items you want to restore before you tapRestore.
How long the transfer takes depends on how much data you’re moving over.
For example, if you have a lot of apps, they will take a while to download.
That won’t stop you from finishing the setup process.
After your phone has finished restoring the backup, follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup process.
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Any app data that was previously saved to the cloud should be available.
You cancreate a new Google account in a web internet tool.
Then, you’re able to switch between accounts within individual Google apps.
Secure your Android with a PIN or password andset up Android Smart Lockif your equipment supports it.
