Android Setup Steps Transfer Data Old Android Phone to New Android phone Part 12 full video linked, by ION HowTo on YouTube. 1 min 6 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 6 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Charge both phones to at least 50 percent and put them on the same Wi-Fi network. Keep the old phone switched on and unlocked until the transfer finishes.
Power on the new Pixel and choose your language, then connect to Wi-Fi. Tap Start when the welcome screen appears.
When asked to copy apps and data, tap Next and then choose to copy from an old device. Do not pick set up as new if you want your data moved.
On the old Android phone, open the Google app or Settings and find the prompt to copy data, or scan the QR code shown on the new Pixel with the old phone's camera.
Confirm the connection code shown on both screens and tap Copy or Allow on the old phone. Keep both phones close together and do not lock either screen.
Choose what to copy: apps, photos, videos, contacts, messages and device settings. Uncheck anything you do not want to move to save time and space.
Wait while the data copies. A large photo library can take 20 minutes or more, so leave both phones plugged in.
Sign in with your Google account when prompted, then restore your apps and let the Play Store reinstall them in the background.
Finish the remaining setup screens, such as screen lock, fingerprint and Google Assistant, then check that your photos and contacts arrived.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep the old phone switched on and connected to Wi-Fi until the transfer completes, or the copy can fail partway.
Back up photos to Google Photos before you start so a failed transfer does not cost you anything.
If the QR code will not scan, use the cable method offered on the same screen instead.
Some apps need you to sign in again after the transfer, so have your passwords ready.
Questions
Can I transfer from an iPhone to a new Pixel?
Yes. The same copy apps and data step offers an iPhone option, and you connect with a cable or Wi-Fi to move contacts, photos and messages.
What if I already skipped the transfer during setup?
You can still copy data later using the Google backup on the old phone, or by signing in to your Google account on the new Pixel and restoring from the cloud backup.
Does the transfer delete anything on my old phone?
No. The copy leaves the old phone untouched, so you can keep using it or wipe it yourself once you are sure everything arrived.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
