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Transfer data directly to your new Google Pixel device
Transfer data directly to your new Google Pixel device

It's super simple, just follow our steps.

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Written by Claudia
Updated over 5 months ago

For Pixel 8 and later models:

You can pair your Android phone with your new Pixel phone to transfer data wirelessly.

Tips:

  • If you want to transfer data with a USB cable instead of Wi-Fi, tap 5 times on the image on the “Copy apps & data” screen. You can do this even if you haven't paired your phones yet.

  • If your Pixel phone detects a slow wireless connection you’ll get a notification that you can transfer data over a wired connection instead.

Step 1: Get both phones ready to set up

Important: A Google Account is essential for app downloads and ensuring smooth data transfer.

To start, make sure you have:

  • Your fully charged existing Android phone on the latest software. Your fully new charged Pixel phone.

  • A strong Wi-Fi connection.

  • Your SIM card and SIM card insertion tool if you intend to use a physical SIM card with your new Pixel.

Step 2: Pair your phones

  1. Turn on both your existing Android phone and new Pixel phone.

  2. On your new Pixel phone, tap Pixel or Android device.

  3. On your existing Android phone, on the notification, tap Set up. A QR code scanner will appear.

    • You may also open your Camera app manually to scan the QR code.

  4. Use your existing Android phone to scan the QR code on your new Pixel phone.

Step 3: Prepare your Pixel phone

  1. Set up your SIM. If available, you may also:

    • Download an eSIM from your carrier. To download, follow the prompts on the screen.

    • Transfer your SIM card or eSIM to your Pixel phone. To transfer, follow the prompts on the screen.

  2. On your Pixel phone, enter your existing Android phone’s screen lock.

    • Your Google Accounts begin to transfer to your Pixel phone.

  3. Set up Face Unlock and Fingerprint Unlock.

Step 4: Copy data from your Android device. That’s it!

Transfer data on Pixel 7 Pro & earlier, including Fold:

Step 1: Get ready to set up your new Pixel

  • Ensure both phones are sufficiently charged.

  • On your current phone, install all available updates.On your Pixel phone:

  • Turn on your Pixel phone.

Step 2: Turn on your Pixel, and tap Get Started.

You can change your phone’s language or vision settings.

Step 3: Insert your SIM card

  1. Insert your SIM card. Learn how to get a SIM card and insert it.

  2. You'll see a Start button. If you don't see "Start," learn how to return to setup.

Step 4: Connect the phones

You can connect your phones to copy data to your new Pixel phone with:

  • A cloud backup

  • Your old phone with a cable (recommended)

  • A Wi-Fi connection (Android 12 or later)

Step 5: Copy your data. That’s it!

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