How to transfer your data to a new phone (Android to Android)

What You Need Before Starting

• Both Android phones charged (or plugged in)

• Wi-Fi turned ON

• Your Google account details ready

• Old phone unlocked and nearby

• If you use whatsapp, back your data up before moving data over to do this go to settings – chats – chat backup – back up data

Step-by-Step Wireless Transfer (Android to Android)

1. Turn on your new Android phone

• Start setup and choose your language

• Connect to Wi-Fi

2. Copy apps & data

• When prompted, tap “Copy apps & data”

• Tap Next

3. Choose wireless transfer

• Select “A backup from an Android phone”

• Then choose “Wireless” or “Cable or wireless” → Wireless

4. Prepare your old phone

• On your old phone, open the Google app

• Type or say: “Set up my device”

(This starts the pairing process)

5. Connect the phones

• A pattern or QR code will appear on the new phone

• Confirm the pattern matches on both devices

6. Sign in to your Google account

• Enter your Google account details on the new phone

7. Choose what to transfer

You’ll get options like:

• Apps

• Contacts

• Photos & videos

• SMS messages

• Device settings

Select what you want, then tap Copy

8. Let the transfer run

• Keep both phones close together

• Don’t use them during transfer

This can take a few minutes to over an hour depending on data size

9. Finish setup

• Your new phone will continue installing apps in the background

• You can start using it while it finishes

Alternative Methods (if the above doesn’t work)

Google Backup Restore

• On old phone:

  • Go to Settings → Google → Backup

  • Tap Back up now

• On new phone:

  • Sign into the same Google account

  • Choose the backup during setup

Brand-Specific Apps (Often Faster)

• Samsung Smart Switch (Samsung phones)

• Google Pixel Setup (Pixel phones)

• Xiaomi Mi Mover (Xiaomi devices)

These often give smoother transfers depending on your phone brand.

Tips & Troubleshooting

• Turn OFF mobile data during transfer (use Wi-Fi only)

• Keep screens on and phones unlocked

• If it fails, restart both devices and try again

• Some apps (like banking apps) may require you to log in again