How to set up a new phone
Don’t pay a retailer hundreds of dollars to set up your new phone – it’s easy when you know how.
Don’t pay a retailer hundreds of dollars to set up your new phone – it’s easy when you know how.
Some retailers charge hundreds of dollars to transfer all your data to a new phone, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with our step-by-step guide.
There are four main scenarios: Apple-to-Apple, Android-to-Android, and going between the two. We’ll walk you through all of them.
Preparation is half the battle:
This is the simplest transfer process and brings across all your information, including text messages.
Depending on brand, your new phone may have a bespoke transfer app that can connect your phones and transfer data between them. For example, Oppo uses one called “Clone Phone” while Samsung has “Smart Switch”. The apps sometimes work with Apple devices as well.
You can either use the app or follow the same steps as for Apple to Android and use Google Drive (either will transfer your data). However, the bespoke app is more likely to bring over your text messages as well.
Depending on how the phone works, your old apps may automatically download or you may need to find them in the app store.
This will transfer all your contacts, photos, videos and calendar events. It won’t transfer text messages or data from other apps.
This will transfer your Google data, including your contacts, photos, videos and calendar events, from your Android phone to your new iPhone.
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