How to Transfer All Data from an Old Android to a New Android 2025

Summary

The presenter demonstrates transferring data from a Google Pixel 10 to a Pixel 10 Pro. The same setup process works with other Pixel phones and most Android devices. The transfer can copy apps, contacts, music, photos, messages, settings, wallpaper, and home-screen layout, effectively mirroring the old phone.

Before you start

• Charge both phones well; around 70% or higher is recommended. A USB-C-to-USB-C cable can speed up the transfer, but the phones cannot be charging from separate chargers while connected to each other.
• Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on the old phone.
• Check for and install any available Android system updates before beginning.
• Have a SIM-eject tool ready if you need to move a physical SIM card.

Transfer guide

1. Start the new phone and choose Set up with another device, then select Pixel or Android device.
2. When prompted on the old phone, tap Set up and scan the QR code shown on the new phone. Enter the old phone’s PIN or passcode on the new device.
3. Move the SIM card if applicable, then configure security options such as fingerprint unlock. Face unlock and other setup options can be completed now or later.
4. On the Copy apps and data screen, choose a transfer method:
   • Express copies everything available from the old device, with remaining data retrieved from the Google account or cloud. The presenter recommends this for users who want a full transfer.
   • Customize lets you select what to copy, which can help limit storage use.
5. For a faster transfer, connect the phones with a USB-C cable. The process can use the cable alongside Wi-Fi. Transfer time varies depending on the amount of data and connection method; some apps and other items may continue downloading afterward.
6. Continue through setup prompts for Google services, backups, and Pixel features. Some preferences can be changed later in Settings.

After the transfer

• App icons may appear gray while apps are still downloading. The phones can be disconnected once the main copy is complete.
• Some Google services, such as Gmail and YouTube, may sign in automatically. Banking and finance apps, among others, may require logging in again. A password manager may bring saved passwords across.
• Use the new phone for a couple of days and check that everything works before wiping the old one.

Erasing the old phone

On the old phone, go to Settings → System → Reset → Erase all data, confirm, and enter the PIN. The factory reset removes the phone’s data and returns it to the setup screen, ready for a new owner.

Main speaker/source

• A single presenter from Tech Book By Dion.