How To Transfer Data To a New Android Phone

Without having to ask for help

You just got a new Android phone, unboxed it, and now you’re ready to set it up. If you try to move your data from your old phone to the new one manually, it can take many hours depending on the sort of information you want to transfer to your new device.

But there are easier and faster ways to migrate your texts, call logs, photos, videos, music, and contacts to your new Android phone, which make the process much less painful.

We’ve put together this handy primer to walk you through these different methods and get your new device up and running in no time without having to ask for help.

How To Transfer Data From Android To Android

There are several methods you can use to transfer all your data from an old to a new Android phone. These include:

Smart Switchis an app that comes preloaded in some Samsung devices. It’s the easiest and simplest way to transfer all your data to your new Android phone, and still keep your contacts, music, photos, and more.

It’s compatible with most major operating systems and offers many ways to switch via WiFi, using a PC or Mac, or using a USB cable. You can also transfer data from the old phone’s internal storage to an SD card or other external storage device, and into the new phone.

There are certain requirements you need before you can use Smart Switch. These include:

Once you’ve confirmed all the above, you can choose whether to use Smart Switch to transfer your data via WiFi, USB cable, or using your PC or Mac.

You can also use Smart Switch to transfer data to your new phone via an SD card or other external storage. Simply insert the SD card or connect the phone to the external storage containing the data you want restored, and follow the onscreen instructions to start the transfer process.

How To Use Android’s Backup & Restore Feature To Transfer Data To a New Android Phone

The Backup and Restore feature in your Android phone allows you to backup your old phone and use the restore function on the new phone to move apps or other data between the devices.

How to Use Bluetooth to Transfer Data to a New Android Phone

Bluetooth is another easy, wireless way of moving files like music, photos, videos, contacts and more, between Android phones, except it’s painstakingly slow especially when you want to transfer large files.

When the transfer is complete, unpair the devices by tappingSettingsnext to the paired devices, and selectingUnpair.

How to Transfer Data to a New Android Phone Using NFC

Near-Field Communication, commonly referred to as NFC, is another simple method you can use to transfer data quickly between Android phones wirelessly.

To use NFC, both devices’ screens need to be unlocked and powered on, must work with NFC, and have it enabled along with Android Beam.

Once the content has been sent, the image on your screen will go back to its normal size.

How to Transfer Data to a New Android Phone Using Third-Party Apps

If you’re not one to follow too many steps to get something done, you can use a third-party app to transfer data to your new Android phone. Some of the good ones available includeSHAREit,Xender, orSend Anywhere. Any of these can help you transfer files between your devices but you have to install the app on both phones for it to be effective.

Have you used any of these methods to transfer data between two Android phones before? Share with us your experience in the comment section below.

Elsie is a technology writer and editor with a special focus on Windows, Android and iOS. She writes about software, electronics and other tech subjects, her ultimate goal being to help people out with useful solutions to their daily tech issues in a simple, straightforward and unbiased style. She has a BCom degree in Marketing and currently pursuing her Masters in Communications and New Media.Read Elsie’s Full Bio

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