You can move your data to a new Android device from another kind of device, or start afresh with your new Android device.
Important:
- Some of these steps work only on Android 10 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.
- Some of these steps require you to touch the screen.
Before you start
- Charge both devices.
- Make sure that you can unlock the old device with a PIN, pattern or password.
- On your old device:
- Sign in with your Google Account.
- To check whether you have a Google Account, enter your email address.
- If you don't have a Google Account, create a Google Account.
- Back up your data. Learn how to back up your data.
- Check that you have a Wi-Fi connection.
- Sign in with your Google Account.
Google and Android support the sustainable reuse and recycling of devices. Find out more about Google's commitment to the environment.
Tip: Before you recycle, donate or trade in your old device, clear your data and reset your device to the factory settings to protect your personal information. For data removal, trade-in and recycling instructions, get help from your device manufacturer and mobile operator.
OK.How your data is handled when transferring your account
When 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:
- Email addresses for app-functionality purposes. For example, we show account names during phone setup to allow you to select which accounts you need to transfer.
- Usage information, and device or other identifiers, for analytics purposes.
The data collected is encrypted in transit.