Transfer data from your previous device to a Pixel phone

You can pair your previous Android or Pixel device with your new Pixel phone to transfer data wirelessly, with a cable, or both. Based on your connection, your Pixel phone automatically detects the best option for data transfer.

Step 1: Pair your devices

1. Turn both your existing Android and new Pixel devices on.
2. On your new Pixel phone, tap Pixel or Android device.
3. On the notification on your previous Android device, tap Set up.
   • A QR code scanner appears.
   • To scan the QR code manually, you may also open your Camera app.

4. To scan the QR code on your new Pixel phone, use your previous Android or Pixel device.

Step 2: Transfer data from your Android device

Important: For Pixel 9 and later, you can transfer data from your current device in the initial set up and add additional data post setup.

Use a QR code (Recommended)

Enter the screen lock code of your previous Android device.

To choose the data that you want to transfer from your current Android device, follow the on-screen instructions.

Step 3: Set up your SIM

If available, download an eSIM from your carrier. To download, follow the prompts on the screen of your Pixel phone. Learn how to set up an eSIM.

Important: If you want to transfer data with a USB-C cable, on the “Copy apps & data” screen, tap on the image 5 times. You can do this even if you haven't paired your phones yet.

Step 1: Insert your SIM card (if applicable) & turn on your Pixel phone

1. Insert your SIM card. Learn how to get and insert a SIM card.
   • If you use an eSIM, download your eSIM. Learn how to set up an eSIM.

2. Turn on your Pixel phone.
3. Tap Get Started.

Tip: If you’ve inserted a physical SIM card, your device automatically applies your language and accessibility settings.

Step 2: Connect your previous Android device to your Pixel phone

You can transfer data through:

• Your previous Android device with a cable, which is recommended
• A Wi-Fi connection

Use Wi-Fi

Important: To transfer data with Wi-Fi, your previous Android device should run on Android 5 or later, and your Pixel phone should run on Android 12 or later.

1. On your Pixel phone, when asked to “Copy Apps & Data,” tap Next Copy your data.
2. When asked to “Use your old device,” tap Next.
3. When asked to “Find your old phone’s cable,” tap No cable? Copy without cable.
4. On your previous Android device, open the notification to set up your new device.
5. On your new Pixel phone, choose how to transfer your data.
   • To transfer your Google Account and backed up data, tap Express.
   • To only transfer select data, tap Customize.
     1. Turn off what you don't want.
     2. Tap Copy.

Tip: Express Transfer copies all of the same data as Custom Transfer as long as the data is backed up in your Google Account.

Most data types transfer over when you set up a new Pixel from an Android device.

• Data tied to your existing Google Account in Google apps will transfer like Google Keep, Google Calendar, and Gmail.
• Most data stored by Android OS will transfer like contacts, files, and downloads.
• Some data stored in apps that are specific to devices from other manufacturers may not transfer.

Data type	Other Android to Pixel	Pixel to Pixel
eSIM	Yes	Yes
Google Account	Yes	Yes
Passwords and Passkeys	Yes*	Yes
Device Settings	Yes	Yes
Calendar events	Yes	Yes
Text messages + attachments	Yes	Yes
Recordings	No	Yes
Files & Folders	Yes	Yes
Notes	Yes*	Yes
Home screen layout	No	Yes
Wi-Fi login details	Yes	Yes
Alarms	Yes*	Yes
Call history	Yes	Yes
Photos and Videos	Yes	Yes
Contacts	Yes	Yes
WhatsApp chat history	Yes	Yes
Apps	Yes**	Yes
MP3 and audio files	Yes	Yes
Wallpaper (Custom photo)	Yes	Yes

*Data will transfer if you use a Google app like Google Keep or Google Password Manager.

**Data will transfer if the app was downloaded or purchased through Google Play Store.

Use no QR code & a cable

Important: To connect your old phone and new phone, you'll need to use a USB-C cable.

Transfer data with a cable to Pixel 8 and later

1. On your new Pixel phone, when prompted to “Copy data from your Android device,” tap 5 times on the screen.
2. Tap Next.
3. Turn on and unlock your previous Android device.
4. Connect your devices with a USB-C cable:
   • If you need to use a Quick Switch Adapter, plug the adapter into your Pixel phone. Learn more about Quick Switch Adapters.

5. On your Android device, follow the on-screen instructions.
6. On your Pixel phone, you can find a list of your data.
   • To transfer all your data, tap Copy.
   • To only transfer select data:
     1. Turn off what you don't want.
     2. Tap Copy.

Tips:

• If your device recommends it, use a cable for your data transfer.
• You can transfer data with a USB-C cable even if you haven't paired your devices yet.
• Some apps need time to download and install and may take time to show up.

Transfer data with a cable to Pixel Fold, Pixel 7 Pro, and earlier

1. On your Pixel phone, when asked to “Copy Apps & Data,” tap Next Copy your data.
2. When asked to “Use your old device,” tap Next.
3. Plug one end of your Android charging cable into your previous Android device.
4. Plug the cable's other end into your new Pixel phone.
   • If you use a Quick Switch Adapter, plug the adapter into your Pixel phone.
5. On your previous Android device, tap Trust.
6. On your new Pixel phone, choose how to transfer your data.
   • To transfer your Google Account and backed up data, tap Express.
   • To only transfer select data, tap Customize.
     1. Turn off what you don't want.
     2. Tap Copy.