Category: Getting Started | Tags: data transfer, migration, contacts, photos, old phone, switch Last Updated: April 20, 2026 | Estimated Read Time: 4 min
Switching to a new smartphone does not mean starting from scratch. You can transfer your contacts, photos, apps, messages, and more from any Android or iOS device. Choose the method that works best for you.
Method 1: USB Cable Transfer
Connect your old phone to your new smartphone using a USB-C to USB-C cable (or USB-C to Lightning adapter for iPhones).
Follow the on-screen prompts during initial setup to select data to transfer.
This method is faster for large amounts of data (photos, videos).
Method 2: Cloud Backup
Google One: Back up your old Android device to Google One
iCloud: If switching from iPhone, back up to iCloud
Samsung Cloud: If switching from Samsung, export data to Google
What Gets Transferred
Contacts, call history, and SMS/MMS messages
Photos, videos, and music files
App data (for supported apps)
Wi-Fi passwords and device settings
Warning: WhatsApp requires its own migration tool. Open WhatsApp on your old device, go to Settings > Chats > Transfer Chats, and follow the in-app instructions to move your chat history.