Big “move”: how to transfer your data from iOS to Android (and vice versa). How to easily and easily transfer personal data to a new Android device
Modern technologies make it easy to switch to a new communicator without losing necessary files. It remains to find out how to transfer data from Android to Android in various ways.
The first method involves using the following items:
- computer or laptop;
- previous phone;
- USB cable.
You will need to download the MOBILedit editor to your PC. It transfers media and video files to the mobile phone, contact numbers, calendar notes and even call logs.
The procedure takes place in several stages:
When starting the program, you must select “Phone” and “Cable Connection”. Next, specify “PC Syng” and click “Phonebook”. When exporting, you should select the file name and storage folder, extension – CSV.
Transfer using Google Account
Using worldwide computer network and a Google user record, you can back up data from your previous mobile phone to the purchased phone.
To do this you need to do the following:
- register on your previous communicator with Google;
- go through the authorization process;
- activate in the “Backup” and “Automatic Restore” settings.
Now the contacts will be transferred to new book subscribers. You just need to log into your account from the purchased Android.
Has a similar principle cloud storage. Its services offer from five to fifty GB of disk space.
To transfer data via the cloud, proceed as follows:
- activate Wi-Fi on the device;
- install any cloud application;
- register in it;
- click “Add” and mark the required files;
- install a similar program on a new mobile phone;
- go to the application and download files.
To copy digital data using this method, the programs “Degoo”, “Cloud Mail ru”, “Dropbox”, “G Cloud” are suitable.
Using backup
You will also need a Google account for backup.
First, authenticate with Google. Then you should open “Settings” and go to the “Recovery” (“Backup”) section. Some phones allow you to select specific data types, while other devices have a switch that creates a duplicate of them. If you activate it, all information will be sent to the Google server and transferred to new smartphone Android. All that remains is to log into your account.
This way you can transfer call history, applications, contacts, photos and videos, phone settings, SMS messages.
This is a fairly fast and popular method.
Via wireless protocols
If you don't have a PC, you can use wireless network Bluetooth.
To synchronize data, you need to perform a number of actions:
- activate Bluetooth on both gadgets, enabling visibility for other mobile phones;
- on the previous phone, open the protocol settings and start searching for a new smartphone;
- enter identical passwords;
- select data for backup;
- confirm the actions and wait for the process to conclude.
The work may take several minutes if the bytes are quite large.
How to transfer using SD card
If the Internet is unavailable, you can transfer data from Android to Android using a memory card.
They do this as follows:
- open the Contacts application on Android;
- find the settings and select “Export contacts” (names on gadgets may differ);
- transfer contacts to separate folder and save it on the card;
- move the SD Card into a new communicator;
- go into contacts;
- find the item “Import numbers” or similar;
- import contacts into the communicator's memory.
This method is suitable for devices that have slots for a flash drive.
Special programs for data transfer
In the online store Play Market There are many applications that help solve this problem.
Among them:
- Copy My Data;
- CLONEit-Batch Copy All Data;
- Titanium Backup (via Root rights).
Thanks to the programs, you can reserve the following information:
- photo;
- contact numbers;
- calendar;
- video files;
- text messages;
- system settings;
- the applications themselves.
The principle of operation of the programs is similar to each other. Let's look at it using the example of CLONEit-Batch Copy All Data.
To copy bytes you need:
- download the application in the Play Store on two gadgets;
- install it and run it;
- on old Android, click “Sender”;
- on the new communicator select “Receiver”;
- After this, the smartphones will connect with each other, and the data transfer function will become available to the user. To activate the process, click “CLONEit”.
You can transfer bytes using proprietary programs:
- Motorola Migrate. Suitable for Android 4.1 and other latest versions.
- LG Mobile Switch. Supports copying information of any type.
- Samsung Smart Switch. Helps send calendars, video files, photos, reminders. Import is carried out only on communicators made in South Korea.
- Sony Xperia Transfer Mobile. Suitable for Android of various versions. Allows you to transfer data from iPhone.
Programs have been developed for duplicating multimedia messages and Short Message Service. The most common is SMS Backup & Restore. To duplicate passwords, download 1Password, Dashlane. You can transfer photos thanks to Google service photos and Google Drive storage.
The Google Music service will help you transfer media files. It is allowed to store up to five tens of thousands of tracks. If you synchronize them, they will become available on any gadget where you are logged into Google. The only negative is paid use after three months of installation. Therefore, many people prefer to transfer music via a memory card or PC.
There are several ways to transfer data from Android to another Android. This can be done, for example, using a wired or wireless connection.
The easiest way is to copy all necessary information to an SD memory card and move it to another phone. This method is most suitable when you need to quickly transfer a large amount of data. This method is not suitable for daily transfer of information. How to transfer small files and data to new phone? Wireless data transfer methods are more convenient here
Transferring data using a computer
Transfer using wireless Bluetooth connection
Bluetooth connection is one of the slowest, but it is usually present in both simple phone models and smartphones.
Turn on Bluetooth on both devices. To do this, go to Settings - Bluetooth - and click on the device icon.
A picture should appear on the top panel of your smartphone indicating that Bluetooth is turned on. The icon should not only appear, but also light up bright blue.
- If Bluetooth is not turned on, click on the power icon and look at the settings. Select the “display for all devices” option. We pay attention to the visibility timeout; if necessary, we can set it to the “no timeout” position.
- We do the same on the second phone.
- To check, click “search for devices”. If everything is fine and the receiving device has appeared and is selected as the recipient, we proceed further.
- In the device file manager, mark required file and select the option - send via Bluetooth.
- Sometimes the sending party sets a password. In this case, the receiving phone requires confirmation of the password.
Transfer contacts
If there is a need to transfer contacts, it is best to:
- Go to the phone book, press the settings button (three vertical dots).
- Select – “export contacts”.
- Select the location where you want to save - the most optimal is “SD card”, if not - to the “internal storage”.
Transfer contacts to internal storage
- Then, using the file manager (“File commander”), transfer the contacts to the second phone in any way.
- Do the reverse operation on the second smartphone - go to the phone book, select “IMPORT CONTACTS” in the settings - select where to import from - in this case we need “LOCAL CONTACT” - click “IMPORT”.
- The smartphone finds all the contacts that you have ever created - check the box for the version you need (usually the latest one) and “OK”! All contacts have appeared again!
Transfer data using WI-FI
This is the fastest wireless way sending data. It uses a fairly fast WI-FI network created by the transmitting or receiving smartphone itself.
Shareit
Shareit program
To transfer data via WI-FI you need special programs. The most popular is, for example, free program Shareit from Lenovo. This program can transfer any kind of files. It is also convenient because it works on computers. It is advisable that the same version of “Shareit” be installed on both phones and computer. This will eliminate compatibility issues. Sometimes in the settings you should specify that WI-FI on all devices operate at the same frequency - either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz.
Download the program from the manufacturer’s website or Google Play(registration is required here Google), install, and run on both devices.
Select the desired file - select - click right button mouse - transfer the file - “Shareit” - find the device to which you want to transfer the information and send it. On the second phone, simply open the folder where the file was downloaded.
You can find out which folder the information is sent to by going to settings. There you can also find out the name and password of the WI-FI created by the sending device. Connection is possible using a barcode and without a password.
CLONEit
CLONEit program
This is a program from the same company, but with slightly different functions. It is used if you need to transfer such specific groups of files as SMS and MMS, call log, calendar, programs themselves and program data, system settings, accounts and passwords to WI-FI, E-mail, bookmarks to Chrome browser, that is, what relates directly to the operating system and installed applications. CLONEit also allows you to create backup copy the entire system.
To work, install the application on both smartphones, on one indicate that it is an information transmitter, on the other indicate that it is a receiver. Next, all that remains is to select the type of information and press the button called “CLONEit”!
MOBILedit
MOBILedit program
This program, the creators of which have been working since 1996. The program is paid, but available free version with reduced opportunities for familiarization.
In addition to data transfer, MOBILedit can control a smartphone and has a lot of other interesting features:
- Send SMS.
- Dial the subscriber's number.
- Play games installed on your smartphone from your computer.
- Find and remove duplicate contacts.
- Convert numbers to international format.
- Recover erased information.
- Produce SIM cards.
Data transfer via cloud
Cloud data transfer involves transferring data from phone to phone using data storage services on the Internet.
Google Drive
Google drive
This application includes Google Photos, Google contacts and others. The service allows you to store any photos in compressed form with loss of quality, in unlimited size, completely free of charge. You can open and edit these photos from any device, anywhere.
It also allows you to work with files saved in the cloud by several users. They can both save and edit data at the same time. Synchronization of contacts, settings and all other contents of the phone is provided.
Google Photos
Allows you to save photos and videos, both uncompressed and compressed. In the program settings, you can specify that photos are stored in a compressed format with loss of quality. In this case, Google does not limit the storage size. If the photo resolution is greater than 16 megapixels, it will be reduced to this size. The video size will be reduced to 1080p.
Now there are many other “cloud” information storage systems, for example, Dropbox, Google Drive, One Drive, iCloud or MOBILedit Cloud, and almost all of them have free volume. Some provide 15 gigabytes, others may have 25. Thus, it is not even necessary to buy additional memory for a smartphone or computer - it is enough to have the Internet without traffic restrictions. At any time, you can transfer information from phone to phone, even if you are in another part of the world.
Google Photos makes it possible to synchronize your photos with those that are already uploaded to the Internet. The main thing you need to know is that sending photos via the Internet to the cloud will continue automatically, even if you delete Google app Photo from your phone. This means that you should definitely disable this function in the settings " Autoloads and synchronization."
Transfer data using a cord
Data transfer via cord
If WI-FI or Bluetooth do not work for one reason or another, you can connect your smartphone to a computer and transfer using a special wire. This method of data transfer is faster than wireless. To do this, just connect your phone and computer with a cord, and the name of your phone and all its contents will appear in “My Computer”.
For Windows must be installed Windows version 7 and above. For operating room Windows systems XP must first install special programs, which are usually provided by the device manufacturer. For example, for Samsung it is Kies, for Nokia it is Ovi, for Sony it is PC (Xperia) Companion.
There are many ways to transfer information. Choose the ones that are most convenient for you.
Sooner or later, you need to replace the old one Android smartphone new. But before you send the device to the shelf or find another use for the phone, you need to transfer the accumulated information to a new device. In this article you will learn how to transfer data from Android to Android in the most convenient and affordable way.
Methods for transferring information from an Android phone
Since the replacement of smartphones among users is a common occurrence, a lot of ways to transfer information have appeared, conditionally divided into three categories:
- Standard tools.
- Third party services.
- Manual transfer.
The first category includes built-in tools, implemented by the developer operating system or user interface. For example, the services of the owner of the Android OS, Google, are pre-installed on all devices that have passed certification. Or large companies developing their own shell. For example, Xiaomi with the Mi Cloud service pre-installed in MIUI firmware.
Third-party services include mobile and desktop programs, created by Android device manufacturers, private companies or application developers.
Manual method involves data transfer with in-depth user participation. Using tools not included in the first two categories.
Important! The methods in each category are focused on transferring a specific type of data. And the preferred method is influenced by the ease of interaction, the type, quantity and volume of information transferred.
How to transfer data from android to android using standard tools
The operating principle is based on automatic. In accordance with the configured settings and if the Internet is available, the data is synchronized and sent to the server for storage automatically. And since the content is tied to your account, you just need to enter your login and password on the new device to receive a copy of the content.
Automatic backup will allow you to transfer data and settings: phone book contacts, application installations, calendar events, passwords, browser history, etc.
Multimedia files can only be copied to cloud drive with a fixed volume. If you have a lot of videos, music and other massive files on your phone, you will have to buy additional space or use other transfer methods.
Below we will look at three ways to transfer data using automatic backup.
Method 1. Transferring data from Android to Android via Google services
Important!
- To create a backup, having an account is required.
- Recovery options are affected by the device type and . File transfer is not possible or only partially if the data is transferred from a later version of the OS to earlier version. For example, from Android 7.1 to 4.1 or 5.0, etc.
- For multimedia files, Google Drive cloud storage is used. The basic disk capacity is 15 GB.
- Application settings are copied to the server no more than once a day. In this case you need to connect Android device to the power grid and Wi-Fi. Also, don’t use your phone for a couple of hours. If the device is inactive for 14 days, Google will delete application data after 60 days. The period is automatically extended when activity resumes.
- Backup for some applications is not supported because the developers have not enabled this option.
Instructions:
Create an account Google entry, if you haven't done so before. Go to settings, open the “Accounts” section. Then choose – add a Google account. To complete registration, follow the account creation wizard and enter the required information.
Activate backup. In most devices without a modified interface, the parameter is called “Restore and reset”. Activate the option, and also familiarize yourself with the type of data that will be saved. Next, select an account.
Important! To restore the contents of information on new Android phone, you need to activate the “function automatic recovery».
For multimedia files, go to Google Drive, click the “Add” button and specify the path to the files. Automatic uploading of photos and images, available in the settings section.
Method 2. Transfer data from Android to Android using Mi Cloud
Important!
- The service is only available in MIUI firmware.
- To use Mi Cloud, you must first register a Mi account.
- The basic disk capacity is 5 GB.
Instructions:
- Create a Mi account if you haven't done so before. Straight link to the registration page.
- In system settings, open the Mi account section.
- Accept the user agreement and allow access to the service.
- Enter your username and password.
- Select the type of data you want to save, and then create a backup copy.
Method 3. Creating a local backup on MIUI firmware
Important!
Local backup does not save multimedia files: music, videos, photos, voice recorders, etc.
Instructions:
- Open system settings.
- Select Advanced, then “Backup and Reset”.
- Then – the “Local backup” item.
- In the new window, click on the “Backup” button and select the type of data that you want to save. The “system settings” item includes: Wi-Fi passwords networks, messages, call log, etc. “Applications” item – data of third-party applications.
- For convenience, set a schedule to automatically create backups.
- After some time, which is influenced by the amount of information being backed up, a folder with data will appear in memory. Path: Miui – backup – AllBackup. Transfer the folder to the cloud or to your computer so that you can later copy it to a new device.
- To restore files, you should visit the section for creating backup copies, select a backup and click on the “restore” button.
Transferring data from one Android to another Android using third-party services
Transferring information, including photos, videos and music, is carried out using a utility from a specific manufacturer: Motorola Migrate, Sony Xperia Transfer Mobile, HTC Transfer Tool, LG Mobile Switch or. Or programs written by application developers, for example – CLONEit – Batch Copy All Data.
The listed programs work on a similar principle. The user selects the data type, and then a new Android device with the same program. Next, the application creates a copy of the files and sends it to the new phone.
Method 1: Transfer files using the Motorola Migrate app
- Download the app on your old and new phone.
- Launch the program and establish pairing between the two devices. Using your old device, scan the QR code on your new phone.
- Select the type of data you need to send, and then convenient way sending.
- Wait until the files being transferred are finished.
Important! The Motorola Migrate utility is not supported on Android 7 and above.
Method 2. How to transfer data from Android to Android using CLONEit
- Install and then launch the apps on both phones.
- Activate Wi-Fi. On the old phone, click on the “send” button, and on the new one, “accept”.
- Wait for both Android devices to establish a connection.
- Select the files required to upload and then the appropriate button to confirm
How to transfer data from android to android manually
Manual file transfer is useful when you need to transfer a specific type of information or a selected group of files. For example, music, videos or application data. Moreover, sending directly to a new Android device, cloud storage or computer is available.
Method 1: Back up applications using Titanium Backup
The program allows you to selectively or completely create a copy of installed applications, or save only the data and then restore it on a new device. In this case, on both smartphones it is necessary. For details, visit our corresponding resource.
Instructions:
- Open on your old Android device.
- Click on the "Backups" tab.
- Select the application you are interested in and click the “Save” button in the new window. The backup will start automatically. For the duration of creation of the r.k. influenced by the amount of data.
- To transfer data, hold down the application item until a window with actions appears. Select "Transfer latest backup" and then the data type.
- In the next window, select the desired file transfer method: e-mail, cloud disk, etc.
- If you need to make multiple backups, check required applications. For a complete backup, visit the “Batch Actions” section in the menu.
- By default, backups are saved in the Titanium Backup folder on the internal drive. Move the folder to the new device, then go into the program and restore the data of the necessary programs one by one. Or, through the “Batch Actions” section, restore all applications.
Important! Some programs are sometimes restored incorrectly due to hardware and software differences between the new and old smartphone.
Method 2: Copy files to cloud storage
Services cloud storage information, offer 5-50 GB of free disk space. Sometimes this is enough for temporary or permanent storage some data, including photos, music or videos. For selection optimal service, we recommend reading the relevant material below.
Instructions:
- Install your preferred cloud storage service client.
- Register an account and/or log in.
- To copy content, in the application, click the “Add” button, and then mark the necessary files.
- Install a similar client on your new phone and log in. Then go to the application and download the necessary information.
Alternative:
Method 3. Transferring data to a computer
A convenient method of transferring data in case the old device is damaged - the screen is broken or the sensor does not respond.
Instructions:
- Connect the old cable.
- In the “USB configuration” section, select MPT.
- Wait until the removable drives are displayed. Then copy the necessary data to your computer.
- Then connect your new Android device and transfer the previously copied information.
Method 4. Transferring data to a computer via a Wi-Fi router
Instructions:
- Set to old phone Moto File Manager app.
- Connect to Wi-Fi networks smartphone and computer.
- In the left hidden panel select on your phone remote control, and then "connect".
- Enter the displayed address on your PC in the address bar of Explorer.
- Transfer content from your old smartphone to your computer.
- When finished, stop the connection on the old phone, and then connect the new device to transfer data.
Method 5: Send files using NFC
Important! Data exchange is possible provided that the old and new smartphone are equipped with a module.
Instructions:
- Open the system settings of both phones. Expand hidden sections to view additional items.
- Activate the NFC module and Android function Beam, for the ability to exchange data.
- Select the files you need to transfer, such as photos. Tap the Share button and then select via NFC.
- Place the old phone against the new one. If necessary, confirm receipt of the files.
Method 6: Transfer files using Bluetooth
Instructions:
- Open the settings of both devices.
- In the Bluetooth section, turn the switch to active.
- On your old phone, prepare files to send, select and click on the “Share” button.
- In the new window, select "Bluetooth".
- On the new device, enable discovery.
- Wait on the old phone for the name of the new device to appear, and then select the device.
- If necessary, confirm receiving files on your new Android smartphone.
Method 7. Transferring files using a memory card
If your old and new smartphone support installing MicroSD cards, you just need to transfer the information to the drive and then install the card in the new device.
Important! Do not use this method if the Adoptable storage function was activated on your old phone.
Instructions:
- Insert a memory card into your old device.
- Open file manager.
- Go to internal memory device, select the necessary data and transfer it to a memory card.
- When finished, remove the memory card and install it in a new device. If necessary, use a file manager to move information from the MicroSD card to the internal partition of the phone.
Method 8. Transferring files using an OTG adapter
If your new or old device does not support installing a MicroSD card, you should use an adapter to external connection drive.
Instructions:
- Install MicroSD card into the card reader – Card reader, and then into the USB connector of the OTG adapter.
- Connect the assembled structure to the old phone.
- Open a file manager and transfer data to a removable drive.
- When finished, disconnect the drive and connect it to the new phone. Open the file manager and transfer the data to the internal memory.
Method 9. Use Android applications to transfer data
Another effective method information transfer – programs for data transfer. It works provided that both devices have working Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth modules.
Working principle:
- Install one of the programs from the article “” on both devices.
- Select files on the sending device, then click on the “Send” button or the button with the corresponding function.
- On the receiving device, click on the accept button. Or use the QR code.
- Next, specify the recipient on the sending device. In a little time, the information will be successfully copied to the new device.
Conclusion
For quick and easy transfer important information, use standard backup. This will make it easy to change the device, as well as save time on setting up and entering additional information.
If standard way not satisfied or not suitable, then use third-party services.
Large files: music, videos or images are best transferred to a cloud drive, to a computer or directly to a new device. Also, if you have ROOT rights, quick and convenient transfer of applications is available using the Titanium Backup utility.
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There are several ways to quickly move numbers from Aandroid on Android.
Transfer contacts using PC
To transfer them from Android to a computer, you will need your old Android, personal computer and USB cable. And also the MOBILedit program.
After it is installed, copy everything contained in the folder called “Crack” and move it to the folder where the MOBILedit application is installed.
After launch you will be prompted. To speed up the process, you should select your manufacturer and confirm that the installation will begin.
When the process of installing the MOBILedit program is finally completed, go to the tab - “Phone - Cable connection”.
When prompted for a connection type, select PC Sync (this may be called differently depending on the brand and model, but it should be the same as Sync).
The next step is to disable the USB debugging feature.
You need to go:
- device setup
- developer options
- check the box next to “USB debugging”
On smartphones with Android version 4.2, go to the phone settings, then go to the “System” tab and turn on “Device Information”.
Click on the Build Number tab and check the USB Debugging box.
We select the Import position, where we find the file we have already saved.
Transfer contacts using a Google account
If you have access to a PC and the Internet, you can transfer using your account.
You can synchronize Google services with your phone book. This is very practical in that you can make changes even when your phone is not at hand.
And to send a number to Android, you need to activate your account on Google Drive.
This feature also allows you to recover entries that have been deleted within the last 30 days.
At the top left, select the item and go to the “Contacts” tab.
At the bottom there should be an item for importing contacts - select “phone book”, the specified parameter must be vCard, or at least CSV.
Ready. The numbers have been transferred from your account to your Android.
Transferring contacts using Yandex. Disk
There is another way to copy from the phone book using a PC and the Internet.
In order to transfer records from Yandex. Disk, you need to download and install Yandex.Moving software on your previous android.
And Yandex.Disk is installed on it. You will save the necessary contacts for transfer directly into it.
After you have activated your account on Yandex disk and copied your contacts from your old phone, you should:
- To launch the same program on a new phone and log in to the same account, you must enter exactly the same data, since all information with numbers is stored here.
- Menu - then go to the “settings” item - depending on the phone model, they will look different.
- In the settings, select the “Move from phone to phone” function.
- The program will ask for the PIN code that you received earlier, enter it and confirm the transfer.
- Once the contact transfer is complete, the program will notify you that the work is complete.
Transfer contacts without a PC
When you can't connect to personal computer, you can consider other ways to copy the phone book, first of all, let's look at how to transfer them via Bluetooth:
Connect both your phone devices;
Activate Bluetooth on both devices, - Go to the “Settings” menu - then Bluetooth - and check the box next to “Visible to other devices”;
On the old one, go to the Bluetooth settings menu and find the new device;
Confirm the connection to the new phone, just enter the same passwords;
Go to the phone book and determine the numbers that you want to transfer via ;
You can also, in the address book itself, by clicking on the entry, select “Transfer” and then “via Bluetooth”.
Copy contacts using SD and SIM card
You can also copy your entries using SIM cards, if your mobile device supports such a function.
How to move contacts using SD card:
- Insert the card into the old smartphone;
- Save all recordings to the SD card;
- Reinstall the card on new android;
- Upload the numbers to the new smartphone - “Contacts” - then in the “Functions” menu - click “Export contacts / Import contacts” - from the SD card.
The oldest method for moving numbers is copying using a SIM card. It is used extremely rarely, in almost the most hopeless situations.
When purchasing new mobile device in all its glory the question arises of how to transfer your personal information from the previous device to the purchased one? And if it’s quite easy to move files with video and music, then some other data, such as contacts, can be quite problematic to quickly copy. But in reality, everything is not so difficult, you just need to take a series of actions.
- First, you need to back up your information. To do this, go to the settings menu, select the “personal” item, and then “backup and reset”, after checking that the archiving and automatic recovery options are activated, because with the help of the first of them a copy is created in the account, and the second saves all settings upon reboot.
- Secondly, you need to log into your Google account from a new device, for which in the settings we find the item “accounts and synchronization”, click on the option “adding account" and enter your username and password. As soon as you log in to the service, all parameters saved in the settings, as well as Google contacts, events from Calendar, letters from Gmail and some other data will be copied to the new device.
- Thirdly, transferring contacts from the phone book is also not too difficult. Go to the Contacts application, find the “menu” item, and then select the “import/export” sub-item. Next, you need to move the necessary information to the memory card, and then, inserting it into a smartphone or tablet, copy the data to the appropriate application. If there is no memory card, then you need to connect the old gadget to the PC as a USB storage device and carry out a similar procedure for importing and exporting contacts.
- Fourth, re-download applications purchased from the Google brand store. These programs will be available for re-downloading for free, since all purchases are tied to the account and not to specific device. You can find the items you need by going to this store and looking for the “my applications” folder. Please note that programs downloaded for free are not saved there.
At this point, the process of copying information can be considered complete and the new device can be used comfortably.