Changing your smartphone is a pleasant moment in life for many of us. 🥳 New features, faster performance, and a better camera. Ahhh! Daydreaming? 🥰 Now, think about transferring your data to your new phone. Did you flinch at the mere thought of painstakingly re-typing contacts and important information? 😱 With our guide, transferring data to your new phone is a quick and simple mission! 💪 Shall we begin? 🦸
How to transfer data from one phone to another?
Smartphone experts point to several effective ways to transfer your collection of memories to a new device. 🤩 You can easily transfer photos from exotic holidays, SMS messages from your loved one, or your contact list. 🤝 Match the method to the type of device you are using. 📱 Transferring data from an old phone to a new one will be very easy if both smartphones belong to the same manufacturer. We've also found ways for more complex situations. 🥳
Apps for transferring data between phones
One of the most convenient methods is dedicated data transfer programs. In this case, you don't need any cables, and you can perform the process wirelessly. Choose one of four options – depending on the smartphone brand you select.
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Smart Switch – transferring data to a new Samsung phone
The device manufacturer created this app for people who want to keep all their data. You only need Wi-Fi to copy data. You can create one using a router and a Viking's pay-as-you-go SIM card. 🤘 Just switched to the Android side of power? The Smart Switch app works for transferring from any Android to Samsung and from iPhone to Samsung. In the latter case, simply log in to iCloud.
Phone Clone – transferring data to a new Huawei phone
With the help of this app, you can copy data from a smartphone with the iOS or Android system to a Huawei device. 🤩 The program's menu is very intuitive, and a QR code will simplify pairing the devices. Mark the phones as new and old and connect to Wi-Fi.
CloneIt – transferring data to a new Android phone
You can find this program in the Google Play store. You can use this app to transfer data between smartphones from all manufacturers with this operating system. 🎉 Install the app on both phones and designate them as old and new. Select the data to be copied and confirm the operation on the new smartphone.
Move to iOS – an app for Apple fans
This program will make it easier for you to transfer data from Android phones to a new iOS device. ❤️ During the transfer, the app will ask you for a security code. Manually select everything you want to copy to your smartphone. Now, all that's left is a moment of patience. You can pass the time by nibbling on an apple. 😃🍎
Transferring data with a Google account
Some new Android smartphones automatically create cloud backups. Not sure if you have this feature enabled? You can easily check it in the device menu: Settings -> Backup. ☁️ This feature will make it easier to transport all your data to your new phone. 💪
How to copy data using the cloud?
- Log in to your Google account on your current smartphone. Then, connect to Wi-Fi or mobile data.
- Find the "backup" section and enable it if necessary.
- Manually set the scope of data to be copied.
- On your new phone, open Google Drive and log in to your account. After these steps, you will see a copy of the data from your previous smartphone.
Apple Account
As an Apple user, you can also create a data backup easily. 🤩 Apple requires you to connect both phones to a power source and enable Bluetooth.
How to transfer data with an Apple account?
- Place both smartphones close to each other.
- Log in to your Apple account on your old phone.
- An animation will appear on the new device. Place your old iPhone above it and hold it for a moment.
- Click Done on the new phone and follow the on-screen instructions.
Use a USB cable
If you don't mind getting tangled up, you can opt for a physical connection between the two devices. 📱📱 Download a special app for your phone. Its task is to coordinate the data copying process. Connect the two smartphones with a cable and remember to match the ends correctly to create a perfect match between the devices (like yours with Vikings 😍). The rest is smooth sailing! 🌄 Follow the instructions in the app.
Now that you know the data copying methods, consider which one will be most convenient for you. 🤩 Take into account the type of device you are using. There are several paths, and your task is to choose one. 🤘
