There comes a time in the life of any person when it is necessary to replace old phone to a more modern smartphone model. In this case, the question arises of how to transfer data from Android to Android, because manually copying information is long and difficult. This article will present all the available methods for quickly performing the described operation.
Basic methods of information transfer
In practice, there are several ways how to transfer data from one Android to another. All of them can be classified into 3 different groups:
- Standard tools - the method is characterized by the use of built-in programs and services that are created by mobile developers.
- Third-party services - this method is characterized by the installation and use of programs that can be installed on a smartphone or computer. In this case, almost all data is quickly transferred, but the programs themselves are developed by third-party companies, and not by smartphone developers.
- Manual transfer - characterized by the transfer of information manually with the participation of the owner of the phone.
The methods described below allow you to transfer all data or specific information. The choice will depend on the convenience, type of data and their volume.
Using standard tools
In this case, the work will be to create automatic backups of information based on the user preferences. Using an Internet connection, the materials are synchronized, after which they are transferred to the server for storage. Since the information is tied to account user, you just need to enter a login with a password on another smartphone to get all the copied materials.
Using standard tools, users can move their own contacts, applications, calendar dates, passwords and other materials to another phone.
It is worth noting that multimedia documents can be copied exclusively to the cloud with a certain volume. If your mobile device has a lot of clips, audio or photos, as well as other bulky documents, then you will need to buy additional storage space or use other methods for transfer. Below are 3 methods for moving files using automatic backups.
Through Google services
When using such a technique, you must use services from Google, and you must also create an account. The main characteristics will depend on the type of smartphone, as well as the version of the Android operating system used. Moving files will be impossible or will be done partially in case of transferring from a later version to an earlier one. For example, if materials are sent from OS 7.1 to 5.0.
For files from the gallery, the cloud from Google is used, which makes it possible to record up to 15 GB of data. Settings for programs can be moved to the server only once a day, it is important to use the smartphone's connection to the mains, as well as Wi-Fi. During work, you will need to abandon the use of the phone for 2 hours, and if there is inactivity for 2 weeks, then Google will remove the materials after 2 months. When the user is active, the dates are automatically restored.
In some cases, creating a backup copy will not be possible for certain programs that do not support this function. To carry out the transfer, you need to use a step-by-step guide:
To get data on a new Android smartphone, you need to run the automatic recovery option.
If you use transfer, photo, video or audio files, then you need to go to Google Drive, press the add button and write the address where the necessary materials are located. To automatically create a backup, go to the settings menu.
Via Mi Cloud
The use of this method can only be carried out by subscribers who have installed MIUI firmware... To work, you will need to initially make a Mi account, and the cloud storage is 5 GB.
To perform the transfer, you need:
Creating a local backup on MIUI firmware
Transferring information from different Android devices
The memory of mobile devices contains a lot of data that can be useful in a new smartphone after purchasing it. Some manufacturers offer to use their own software developments that are already installed in devices and help to quickly transfer files from one Android to the second.
Key features for specific models are as follows:
- HTC - the company provides the Transfer Tool program for work, with which it is possible to easily and quickly move SMS, notes, calendar and other data. The utility uses the Wi-Fi Direct wireless protocol to perform actions. It's very easy to work, so even beginners can use the software. You can install the utility on all Android devices, but the transfer of materials is performed only on HTC equipment. The utility does not work with the oldest versions of Android, so devices must be 2.3 and higher.
- Motorola - for customers of gadgets of this brand, manufacturers offer the Motorola Migrate program. It is suitable for OS 4.1 and higher. With the help of the utility, all materials are transferred to Android version 2.2 and higher. Partially there is support for the oldest smartphones, but the possibilities will be reduced, so only contacts or calendar data can be transferred.
- Samsung - Suggests using the Smart Switch app to transfer phones, notes and other data from Android to Samsung. Work with different versions operating systems, from 4.0 and up.
- LG - the manufacturer offers LG Backup software, with it you can transfer any data. The main drawback is the limitation in support, because export is available exclusively for models running on Android base JellyBean.
- Sony is one of best programs to create backups and export materials. The company offers the Xperia Transfer Mobile utility to enable users Sony smartphones easily transferred data to other Android devices. There is support for almost any gadget.
Use of third party services
You can transfer data from one smartphone to another running under the Android OS through third-party applications. They are suggested above by different manufacturers mobile technology, and there is also a utility from the developer of conventional applications called CLONEit. The applications described above work in almost the same way, so below is only one instruction for moving files, and the features of the second program from a third-party developer are also described.
Transferring files to Android using the Motorola Migrate utility
To perform the necessary actions, you must:
- Install the program on both smartphones under Android control.
- Launch the utility and pair the two devices. Using an old mobile device, scan the QR code on another device.
- Determine the type of information that should be sent, and then choose a convenient option for moving.
- Wait until the system completes the document transfer operation.
File transfer via CLONEit
To complete the work, you will need to install the utility on two mobile devices. Then follow the instructions:
Transferring SMS and MMS messages to Android
Copying different types of messages is often considered the most difficult method. To perform the operation, it is recommended to use the SMS Backup & Restore program. With its help, users can download SMS to the memory card if it can be inserted into the phone. If this is not possible, then copying is carried out directly to the PC, after which you can run separate utilities to recover messages on a new smartphone.
This program fully copes with its task, all SMS and MMS are transferred without changes. However, some customers have noted that the number of post-restore notifications may differ.
How to transfer data from Android to Android manually
Manual data movement will be convenient and useful when it is important to transfer a specific file type or do manual grouping. For example, select photos, videos, music or applications. In addition, the user is given the opportunity to move directly to new smartphone Android, cloud or PC.
Backing up apps via Titanium Backup
Such software makes it possible to make a selection or completely copy all the applications that are on the mobile device. In addition, you can save other content for recovery on another smartphone. To work, the user will need ROOT rights on two devices
The very scheme of work will be as follows:
- On an old Android device, launch Titanium Backup and go to the backup section.
- Select required programs, in the new menu, press the save key.
- After that, backup copies will be started, and the execution period depends on the amount of information.
- For further transfer, you need to hold the program item until the menu with possible actions is displayed. After selecting the transfer of the latest data, you must also specify their type.
- The new menu defines the method for exporting information. Among the common options, choose a cloud storage or an email address.
- If you need to create several copies at once, select required programs... To complete the transfer of data in the settings, you need to select "Batch actions".
- By default, the program saves everything in a new Titanium Backup folder, which is created on the internal drive. A new document must be sent to a smartphone, then go to the system and restore each file in turn, or use the Batch Actions menu to restore the entire copied block at once.
It is also worth noting that certain programs may not always be restored correctly due to differences in gadgets in software or hardware.
Transferring data to a computer via a Wi-Fi router
To perform this operation you need:
- Record the Moto File Manager application on your old device.
- Activate Wi-Fi and connect your phone and PC.
- Left in open menu on the mobile device, click on remote control and a connect button.
- Specify the required address on the computer using the explorer line.
- Make data transfer from smartphone to PC.
- At the end, disconnect the mobile device, connect a new Android device to move materials.
Copying files to cloud storage
At the moment, many options have been created cloud storage where people can save their own data. Often the volume of information is 5-50 GB for free use, and if it is not enough, then you can buy additional volume. For a regular user a free package should be enough for storing materials, among which there may be multimedia files.
To copy materials from one Android to another, you will need:
- Turn on Wi-Fi on your mobile device.
- Install on your smartphone the desired cloud service for moving materials.
- Register or log into the system by entering a password and login.
- To start moving data in the program, press the add button, and then select the required documents.
- Install an identical program on a new smartphone and log into the system. Next, you need to go to the system and just download the data.
Transferring data to a computer
This method can become relevant and convenient for users whose device is damaged, for example, does not respond touch screen or it is completely broken. To copy materials to another device, you need:
- Connect your old device to your computer using a USB cable.
- In the menu with USB parameters, select the MPT section.
- Wait until the system checks and starts showing removable disks.
- Make a copy of the required materials on a PC.
- Disconnect the old phone, connect the new one and make moving copies.
Use Android Apps to Transfer
The method through applications for transferring information will be no less effective. It will be possible to use the method if both smartphones have a working module wireless communication(Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). To complete the task you need:
- Install a data transfer application on both phones.
- On the old phone, define select documents for copying and press the send key or use a similar function in the system.
- Confirmation can be made on a new smartphone, you can use a QR code.
- In the old smartphone, select the recipient and after a while the necessary materials will be moved.
Sending Files Using NFC
This method can only be used if both Android gadgets include an NFC module. The basic rules are as follows:
An outdated but convenient way to copy materials across different Android devices. To complete it is necessary:
- Open the settings menu on two devices.
- Select Bluetooth and make it active on one and the other phone.
- Prepare the necessary documents for copying on your old smartphone, and then click on "Share".
- In the new menu, click on "Bluetooth".
- On another smartphone, make the display of the device active.
- Wait until a new message appears. mobile device and select the desired device.
- Confirmation may be required on the new phone.
Transferring files using a memory card
If both mobile phone have a slot for expanding memory such as microSD, then making the process of copying information will be easy and fast. To do this, you need to move the necessary materials to the card, and then install it on your smartphone. It is not recommended to use this technology if the Adoptable storage option was used in the old device.
All instructions are as follows:
- Insert the card into the old phone.
- Through the file manager, go to the internal directories of the phone to see and select information and move it to the memory card.
- At the end of the process, remove the element, install it in a new device and, in the same way, do the opposite to transfer materials to the device's memory or leave data on the card.
Transferring files via OTG adapter
Not all smartphones can support work with memory cards, but if you have an OTG adapter, copying will be very easy according to the following instructions:
- The memory card is inserted into the Card reader, and then into USB port with OTG adapter.
- All of this connects to your old mobile device.
- Information is transferred to removable media through the file manager.
- In the end, you need to disconnect the card, connect to a new device.
- By using file manager make a move.
Based on the material presented, we can conclude that it will be more convenient and faster to use standard methods backup creation copies. This will help you easily replace your old phone with a new one running Android. In addition, users will be able to save their own time to complete such a task.
Many of us have faced the problem transfer contacts from phone to phone when buying a new device with a different operating system. If it is necessary to transfer their contacts to a new smartphone, inexperienced users often complicate this process by entering data manually and forgetting about the possibility of automating the transfer process and various methods of synchronization. But there is no general algorithm, because there are several operating systems and the transfer of contacts is carried out using different methods, depending on where they need to be copied from. If we are dealing with a new Android phone, then in almost all cases it is common for a Google account to act as an intermediary. To enable synchronization of your smartphone with your Google account, you need to follow the path "Settings" - section "Accounts" (Accounts) - item "Google" - select your account - and put a tick in the item "Synchronize Contacts"... This procedure is often repeated, so at the end of the article I wrote a little more about it.
Transfer from SIM card
This option assumes that your contacts are stored on SIM card, partially or completely. Be careful, some contacts can be stored in internal memory phone / smartphone.
Procedure for transferring contacts from a SIM card:
- Open on Android smartphone application "Contacts"
- Press the "Menu" button and select "Import / Export", which will open access to the list of contacts on the SIM card
- Press “Menu” again, then select “Import All”
- If you have duplicates in the list or you just want to selectively transfer contacts, you can select individual entries from the list to copy.
Transfer contacts from iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod) to Android
- Open iTunes, select the Apple device from where you will transfer data.
- Go to last tab"Information"
- Check the box "Synchronize contacts with: Google Contacts"
- Click the "Settings" button and enter your Google account details.
- Save the settings, click the "Apply" button.
Transferring contacts from Windows Mobile on Android
- Open the ActiveSync app on your old device.
- From the menu, select Exchange Server Settings.
- You must specify m.google.com as the server address, SSL must be enabled.
- Login and password - details from the Google account.
- At the final stage, you can select the information for synchronization (Contacts, Calendar, E-mail and Tasks) and after completing the setup press the “Synchronize” soft key.
- Sync your Android device with your Google account.
Transferring contacts from Windows Phone on Android
- Sign in to mail.live.com using your Microsoft account and go to the “People” section.
- Click the Manage - Export button.
- All Microsoft account contacts will be downloaded as an attachment.
- Go to the "Contacts" section, click on the "Import contacts" link and upload the downloaded file.
- Sync your Android device with your Google account.
Transferring contacts from Symbian on Android
- Download to PC Nokia software PC Suite and connect your phone / smartphone to it.
- Open contacts in the application on your PC, select all the files and click "File" - "Export".
- Export contacts to CSV format and save the file to your PC.
- Sign in google mail under your account at mail.google.com.
- Go to the Contacts section, click on the "Import contacts" link and upload the downloaded file.
- Sync your Android device with your Google account.
Android - accounts and sync
Synchronization, which I wrote about at the end of each method of transferring contacts, is one of the most important features and most useful features Android devices... It allows you to interact with different accounts social networks and network services. The ability to add a new account depends on the respective installed applications... For example, when you install Facebook, Evernote or Skype, it becomes possible to set up synchronization with these services and add new accounts for them.
By default, only adding Google accounts with which you can sync contacts, mail, calendar, tasks, applications and even create backups settings. By clicking on the selected entry, you can configure the sync frequency and data to be copied.
And downloading them from third-party sources is not always safe. Therefore, the best option would be to transfer this APK from the device on which it is installed. Next, we will consider the available options for solving this problem.
Before starting, I would like to note that the first two methods transfer only APK files, and also do not work with games that save the cache in the internal folder of the device. The third method allows you to restore the application, including all its data, using a previously created backup.
Method 1: ES File Explorer
This completes the transfer process. You can immediately open the application and fully use it.
Method 2: APK Extractor
The second method practically does not differ from the first. To solve the problem with the transfer of software, we decided to choose APK Extractor. It is tailored specifically to our requirements and does an excellent job of transferring files. If ES File Explorer does not suit you and you decide to choose this option, do the following:
Some paid and protected applications may not be available for copying and transferring, so if an error occurs, it is better to repeat the process again, and if it reappears, use other transfer options. Also, keep in mind that APKs sometimes have big size, therefore copying takes a lot of time.
Method 3: Synchronizing Google Account
As you know, downloading applications from Play Store becomes available only after registering your Google account.
In September, I talked about transferring data from one phone to Android to another (). The described method allows you to transfer contacts with photos and ringtones, call history, SMS and MMS, all applications, GoLauncher EX desktop settings, photos, music.
Only one thing could not be transferred - the data and settings of the programs. For some programs, this is not at all important, in some (for example, twitter, facebook, instagram) it is enough to re-enter the username and password, but with games it is more difficult: the data on the passage of the game is not so easy to recover.
In order to copy the program data, the Android device must have root access. As it turns out, getting root on many devices is very easy. So, on my Samsung Galaxy S II, it is enough to copy two files to the memory card and run them from the recovery console by simultaneously pressing the "power on", "home" and "volume plus" buttons when turning on (http://w3bsit3-dns.com/forum/index.php?showtopic= 259348 & st = 9980 # entry13059622, for Android 4.1: http://w3bsit3-dns.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=296324&st=180#entry14633175). You don't even need to be connected to a computer to get root rights.
After obtaining root access, the program data can be copied and restored using one of the special programs... Titanium Backup is often used for this, but it is paid and has a completely non-intuitive interface.
The GO Backup Pro program (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jiubang.go.backup.ex), which I suggested using in the September article, is good because it can work with both root-rights, and without. When there is no root, Go Backup Pro simply saves the applications, and then prompts you to install them manually one by one. As soon as root appears, GO Backup Pro starts installing applications automatically, as well as saving and restoring all settings and application data.
The program interface is very simple. There are only two buttons on the first screen.
On the second screen, you can choose what to save or restore.
The free version of Go Backup Pro has a limit on the amount of stored applications of 200 megabytes, but it can be very easily bypassed by saving all applications in 2-3 times (first all data and applications, except for large ones, and then other applications separately).
Thus, using the programs "Go Backup Pro" and "
If you are wondering how to transfer data from Android to Android, then most likely you are holding a brand new smartphone in your hands, or you have reset your old device to factory settings. Be that as it may, we will tell you how to do it as quickly and easily as possible.
Data transfer via Google services
The most obvious way to quickly and conveniently transfer basic information between smartphones. To complete it, you need to do the following series of actions:
After synchronization, you will find that contacts, calendar, and applications from Google play Market.
A similar method of synchronization on new versions of Android can be found in the Google account settings in the menu " Backup data ".
You can use Google Drive to selectively transfer media files (photos, videos, documents, music). You need to do everything manually, first the application is installed on the old smartphone and all the necessary files are uploaded to the cloud, then the data is downloaded to the memory of the second device.
This application gives each user the opportunity to use 15 GB of cloud space for free. You will have to pay for the activation of additional space, but the available volume will most likely be enough for you. You can also add files from your PC to Google Drive.
Transferring files using NFC
A good option for transferring data without a computer and the Internet. It will only work if both phones are equipped with an NFC module.
- Go to the wireless settings.
- Switch the slider opposite NFC to the active position.
- After enabling NFC, the Android Beam item will become available, which must also be activated.
Now you have access to data transfer via NFC. To do it, open a file (for example, a photo), put two devices with activated NFC and Android Beam to each other, and wait for a signal to establish a connection. If everything works, then at this moment the message "Press to transfer data" will appear on the screen.
Transferring data using the Cloneit app
Using the Cloneit app and its analogues is one of the most simple ways copy files, contacts and even system settings from one device to another without the Internet. To do this, you just need to press the "Sender" button in the application on the old device and the "Recipient" button on the new one. After connecting the phones to each other (the device is connected directly via Wi-Fi), you can select the transmitted information and copy.
Transfer using an SD card
The banal transfer of files to an SD card is one of the most obvious ways if both smartphones support MicroSD. It will be useful, for example, if for some reason the old device cannot be connected to the Internet. We will not talk about how to transfer multimedia files, but many do not know about transferring contacts.
- Open Contacts on your old device.
- In the right upper corner click on the image of three vertically located dots. In the menu that opens, select "Import / Export".
- "Export to SD card".
- Insert the SD card into a new device.
- Import contacts from the card to the phone in the same way in the phone book or through the synchronization settings.
This method works on older versions of Android and is not particularly convenient, but it can be very useful in some cases.
Transferring messages and call history
SMS transfer will not work as standard Android services, so you should use third party application... The most popular is SMS Backup & Restore. Using his example, we will consider the transfer process.
By the way, at the moment the application has a mode that allows you to transfer backup files directly, but it does not always work correctly.
Transferring data using a PC
Another option for transferring data is through a computer. To transfer multimedia yourself, you just need to connect the device to a PC, but there is a convenient Windows program MOBILedit.
This software allows you to import / export via USB cable, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Perhaps not the most convenient, but very effective way to transfer data.
Conclusion
Transferring data from one Android to another is carried out in a large number of different ways, among which you can choose the most convenient and effective for each specific situation. Does not work Mobile Internet or no access to Google services- use Cloneit with its Wi-Fi or NFC transmission.
Separately, it should be said that some brands (Xiaomim Samsung, LG, Sony and others) have taken care of the release of proprietary applications for transferring information between their smartphones, which further simplifies this already elementary task.
