You can move your data to a new Android device from another kind of device, or start afresh with your new Android device. Important: Before you start
Switch from an Android device
Switch from an iPhone
Restore data from the cloud Important: If you don’t have your old device, you need to know your Google Account and password to restore data.
Copy data manually 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
Copy your musicFor 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 and folders
Copy calendar events
Tip: If your new device is a Pixel, go to our Pixel setup guide. How your data is handled when transferring your accountWhen 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:
The data collected is encrypted in transit. Related resources
Was this helpful? How can we improve it? How do I transfer everything from one tablet to another?You can sign in to your Google account and that data will be transferred to your new tablet.. On an Android tablet: Go to Settings > Google > Manage your Google Account.. On an iPad: Go to Settings > Accounts & Passwords > Add Account > Google.. How do I get my old apps on my new tablet?Here's how to transfer apps using the wireless method, which is the most straightforward.. Launch Smart Switch on your new phone.. Select Receive data > Wireless > Galaxy/Android.. Open Smart Switch on your old device.. Tap Send data > Wireless.. Follow the screen prompts on your new device.. How do I transfer my apps from my old device to my new device?Turn on your new device.. Tap Start.. 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. ... . Check your texts, photos, and videos.. How do I transfer apps from Samsung tablet to Samsung tablet?1 On your previous device, sign in to your Samsung account.. 1 On your new device, launch the Settings App and tap Cloud and accounts > Samsung Cloud.. 2 Select your previous device under BACKUP AND RESTORE and tap Restore data.. 3 Tick the data types you want to restore and tap RESTORE.. |