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Android Central
Android Central
Technology
Harish Jonnalagadda

How to transfer data from your old Android phone to your new one

The themed home screens of each color Google Pixel 11 Pro (green, blue, pink).

When it's time to switch from your older Android phone to a new one, you'll want to make sure all your data makes its way across safely. There's no shortage of great phones available, whether it's the Google Pixel 11 series, the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, or a flagship foldable, it's pretty straightforward to bring your data to your new device.

Thankfully, Google makes it easier than ever to transfer all your apps and data from your old phone to a new one. This process goes much quicker if you have a USB-C to USB-C cable, but you can also do it wirelessly via a previous backup. Here's everything you need to know when transferring data from your old Android phone to a new one.

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