How to Transfer Data from Old Phone to New (Without Losing Anything)
Upgrading to a new phone is always exciting — better camera, faster performance, and new features. But one thing that causes worry for most users is: How do I transfer all my important data safely without losing anything?
Good news — with the right tools and steps, it's easy to migrate your entire data including contacts, photos, apps, SMS, and more from your old phone to your new one.
In this guide, we’ll show you step-by-step how to move everything smoothly, whether you're switching between Android to Android or Android to iPhone.
✅ Things You Can Transfer Easily
Before we start, here’s a list of data you can usually transfer:
Contacts
Photos & Videos
SMS & Call logs
Apps (with data, in some cases)
WhatsApp Chats
Notes, Calendars
Files (Documents, Music, etc.)
Wi-Fi & Settings (Android to Android)
📱 1. Transfer from Android to Android
🔄 Using Google Backup (Recommended)
This is the easiest and safest method.
Step-by-step:
1. On your old phone:
Go to Settings > Google > Backup
Turn on Back up to Google Drive
Make sure Contacts, App Data, SMS, Device Settings, and Photos are enabled
Tap Back up now
2. On your new phone:
During setup, choose Restore from Google Backup
Sign in with your Google account
Select your previous device
Wait for the restore to complete
✔️ Your contacts, apps, SMS, and more will be restored automatically.
📲 Using “Nearby Share” or “Phone Clone”
Brands like Samsung, Xiaomi, Vivo, and Oppo offer their own data migration tools.
Samsung Smart Switch
Xiaomi Mi Mover
OnePlus Clone Phone
Vivo EasyShare
Or use Nearby Share on Android 12+
These apps help move everything wirelessly, including apps and files.
📲 2. Transfer from Android to iPhone
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Apple provides an easy tool for this:
🔁 Using Move to iOS
1. On your Android phone:
Install the Move to iOS app from Google Play Store
2. On your new iPhone:
During setup, choose “Move Data from Android”
A code will appear; enter it in the Android app
Select what to transfer: contacts, photos, SMS, bookmarks, etc.
Wait until the process completes
Note: Apps themselves won’t transfer — but compatible apps will be suggested for download on iPhone.
🧾 3. Transferring WhatsApp Chats
WhatsApp offers an official chat migration feature.
For Android to Android:
Use Google Drive Backup
On old phone: WhatsApp > Settings > Chats > Chat Backup > Back up
On new phone: Install WhatsApp > Sign in > Tap Restore
For Android to iPhone:
Use the Move to iOS app (recent versions support WhatsApp transfer)
📁 4. Transferring Photos & Videos
☁️ Using Google Photos
On old phone: Upload all media to Google Photos (unlimited backup with compressed quality)
On new phone: Log in and sync your account
OR use Nearby Share, Bluetooth, or USB cable to transfer via PC.
🔒 Tips to Avoid Data Loss:
•Always use official apps
•Ensure both phones are charged
•Take manual backup of critical data (e.g., copy to SD card or PC)
•Don't skip cloud sync (Google, Samsung, Mi Account, etc.)
✅ Final Words
Transferring your data from one phone to another doesn’t have to be stressful. Whether you're staying on Android or switching to iPhone, there are secure and simple ways to make the process smooth. Just follow these steps carefully and double-check everything is backed up.
Keep your memories and data safe — no need to start over!
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