How do you transfer data from old to new phones?

Zakir Khan Marwat
2 min readOct 23, 2024

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In this article, we’ll explore seven ways to transfer data from one Android smartphone to another.

With the new version of smartphones, everyone is upgrading their phones with time. However, transferring data from an old phone to a new phone will be a time-consuming process if you transfer it manually. An old saying is that “Smart work is better than hard work,” so why not do smart work and save your time?

In this article, we’ll explore seven ways to transfer data from one Android smartphone to another, ranging from using your Google Account to specialized apps. Whether you’re a tech user or a beginner, you will find a method that suits your needs. Let’s dive in!

1. Using a Google account

If both smartphones are linked to the same Google account, you can sync data between them. To do this, you need to enable data syncing on both devices by going to Settings > Accounts > Google and then selecting the data types you want to sync.

2. Using Bluetooth

You can use Bluetooth to transfer data between two Android smartphones. To do this, enable Bluetooth on both smartphones, pair them, and then select the files you want to transfer.

3. Using NFC

If both smartphones support NFC (Near Field Communication), you can transfer data by holding them close to each other. This method is faster than Bluetooth, but both devices need to be very close to each other.

4. Using Wi-Fi Direct

This method allows you to transfer data between two Android smartphones without the need for an internet connection. You need to enable Wi-Fi Direct on both smartphones and then select the files you want to transfer.

5. Using a USB cable

You can transfer data between two Android smartphones using a USB cable. You need to connect both smartphones to a computer and then transfer the files between the two devices.

6. Using cloud storage

You can use cloud storage services like Google Drive, Dropbox, or One Drive to transfer data between two Android smartphones. You need to upload the files to the cloud storage service from one device and then download them on the other device.

7. Using an app

You can use apps like “Smart Transfer: Copy My Data” to transfer data between two Android smartphones. These apps use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to transfer files and I will also recommend this because this method can be faster than other methods.

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Zakir Khan Marwat
Zakir Khan Marwat

Written by Zakir Khan Marwat

Hi there, I am Zakir Khan and I write stories.

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