You can move your data to a new Android device from another kind of device, or start afresh with your new Android device. Important: Before you start
Switch from an Android device
Switch from an iPhone
Restore data from the cloud Important: If you don’t have your old device, you need to know your Google Account and password to restore data.
Copy data manually Important: The options above can help you restore the most data. If none of the other steps work for you, try copying your data yourself. Sync your contacts
Copy your musicFor music services like YouTube Music, Apple Music and Spotify, download the app to your new device and your music syncs automatically. Copy photos, videos, files and folders
Copy calendar events
Tip: If your new device is a Pixel, go to our Pixel setup guide. How your data is handled when transferring your accountWhen 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:
The data collected is encrypted in transit. Related resources
Was this helpful? How can we improve it? How do I transfer everything from my old Samsung phone to my new Samsung phone? Launch Smart Switch App on both devices. Go to Settings > Cloud and Accounts > Smart Switch > USB Cable. ... . Connect both devices with USB Cable and USB Connector to begin.. Select Send on your old device and Receive on your new Galaxy Smartphone.. Select your content and start Transfer.. How do I transfer data from Smart Switch to new phone?On the new Galaxy phone, open Settings, search for Smart Switch, and then tap Bring data from old device. Tap Bring data from old device again. Note: Alternatively, you can navigate to the Samsung folder on the Apps screen, and open Smart Switch from there. On the old phone, tap Send data, and then tap Cable.
Will Smart Switch overwrite data on new phone?No, your data is not overwritten. Existing content remains when the content is added to your new Galaxy device.
Will Smart Switch transfer all data?The Samsung Smart Switch app seamlessly transfers all your stuff virtually to any Samsung Galaxy device. All you need to do is connect your new phone in one of 3 ways: via USB, via Wi-Fi, or with an external storage option to transfer from PC/Mac to your new phone.
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