The Pixel 9 series, Google's latest launch in the mobile phone market, has attracted numerous users with its novel AI features. When you switch from an Android to a Pixel 9, do you know how to transfer data from Android to Pixel? This article will introduce 4 commonly used methods in detail to help you easily transfer contacts, text messages, pictures, etc., from your old Android phone to the new Google Pixel phone.
The Quick Switch Adapter is a convenient data transfer tool offered by Google, enabling users to swiftly move data from their Android phones to Pixel phones with ease. This method is compatible with most Android devices and requires no installation of additional software.
Supported data types: Contacts, Messages (SMS & MMS), Calendar Events, Photos & Videos, Music, Apps & App Data, Call Logs, Settings, Wallpapers, Alarms, Ringtones
How to transfer contacts/messages/photos from Android to Google Pixel with Quick Switch Adapter?
Step 1. Before you begin, ensure both your phones are fully charged and connected to a stable Wi-Fi network.
Step 2. On your new Pixel, tap "Get started" > "Pixel or Android device".
Step 3. On your old Android phone, tap the setup option on the notification or manually open the camera app to scan the QR code displayed on your new Pixel.
Step 4. On your Pixel, enter your Android phone's screen lock. Your Google account will commence transferring to your Pixel.
Step 5. Finally, you'll select which data to copy from your existing Android device, including apps, photos, contacts, etc. Once done, tap "Copy" to initiate the data transfer to your Pixel.
While the Quick Switch Adapter offers a seamless approach, it's essential to perform this during the initial setup of your Pixel phone. If you've skipped this step, please continue reading for alternative methods.
If you're seeking higher data migration efficiency, Coolmuster Mobile Transfer is an excellent choice. As a powerful phone transfer tool, it facilitates cross-platform and cross-device data migration, effortlessly handling transfers from Android to Pixel or between any other types of devices. With its clean interface and straightforward operation, even users without a technical background can quickly get started.
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Follow these steps to transfer data from an old Android phone to a Google Pixel with the phone transfer:
01First, install and run this mobile data transfer tool on your computer.
02Connect your old Android device and Google Pixel 9 to the computer via Wi-Fi or a USB cable. Once both phones are successfully detected, they will appear on either side of the window, with Google Pixel 9 ideally displayed on the right (as the destination). If not, click the "Flip" button to change their positions.
Note: You may need to enable USB Debugging Mode on both Google Pixel 9 and your old Android device to allow the software to connect them successfully.
03Now, simply tick the data types you wish to move from your Android device to Google Pixel. Hit the "Start Copy" button, and the process of synchronizing all data from one device to another will commence.
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If you're accustomed to using a Google account and have already synced your old phone's data to Google Cloud, switching to a Pixel phone will be incredibly straightforward. Simply log in with the same Google account, and most of your data will be automatically synced.
Supported data types: Contacts, Calendar, Photos & Videos (via Google Photos), App Data (supported by select apps), Emails (via Gmail).
How to transfer data from an Android phone to a Pixel using a Google account?
Step 1. On your old Android device, go to "Settings" > "System" > "Backup". Ensure that "Back up to Google Drive" is enabled.
Step 2. On your new Pixel phone, log in with the same Google account, and the system will automatically prompt you to restore your backed-up data.
Step 3. Follow the prompts to select the data types you wish to restore, and the data will automatically download to your Pixel phone.
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Bluetooth serves as a convenient option when there are no other viable connection methods available or when you just need a quick way to share small files. Virtually all Android phones, including Pixel devices, support this functionality. However, this method is limited by transfer speed and distance, making it more suitable for close-range sharing of small files or minimal data amounts.
Supported data types: Contacts (via VCF files), Photos, Music, Documents
Below are the steps for transferring data from Android to Google Pixel with Bluetooth:
Step 1. Enable Bluetooth on both your Android phone and Pixel phone, ensuring both devices are set to "Visible".
Step 2. On your Android phone, select the files you wish to transfer (e.g., photos, contacts).
Step 3. Tap the "Share" button and choose "Via Bluetooth" as the sending method.
Step 4. From the list of available devices, choose your Pixel phone, and on the Pixel phone, accept the incoming files.
The choice of method to transfer data from Android to Google Pixel depends on your specific needs, the size of your data, and the available devices and technologies.
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