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When you buy a new phone, one of the first things you need to do is transfer your data. This includes your contacts, photos, videos, WhatsApp messages, apps, and personal files. The good news is that modern smartphones make this process simple. You don’t need a computer, cable, or technical knowledge.
This guide shows you how to transfer everything safely for:
- Android → Android
- iPhone → iPhone
- Android → iPhone
- iPhone → Android
Just follow the steps for your situation.
Before You Start (Important)
- Charge both phones to at least 50%
- Connect both phones to Wi-Fi
- Keep both phones close together
Step 1: Transfer Data from Android to Android
You’ll use the official Google Backup system.
On your old phone:
- Open Settings
- Tap Google
- Tap Backup
- Turn on Backup to Google Drive
- Tap Back up now
Now switch to your new phone:
- Turn it on
- Connect to Wi-Fi
- Sign in with the same Google account
- Select Restore Backup
This restores: Contacts, photos, messages, call history, apps, and settings.
Step 2: Transfer Data from iPhone to iPhone
Apple’s Quick Start makes this automatic.
- Turn on your new iPhone
- Place it next to your old iPhone
- A popup will appear → Tap Continue
- Scan the animation with old phone
- Choose Transfer from iPhone
Keep phones side-by-side until done.
Step 3: Transfer Data from Android to iPhone
Use Apple’s app Move to iOS.
- Install Move to iOS from Play Store on your Android
- Turn on your new iPhone
- On iPhone setup screen → Tap Move Data from Android
- Enter the 6-digit code shown on iPhone into your Android
- Select what to transfer → Tap Continue
This transfers: contacts, messages, photos, accounts.
Step 4: Transfer Data from iPhone to Android
Use Google Drive backup.
On your old iPhone:
- Install Google Drive
- Sign in
- Tap Menu → Settings → Backup
- Tap Start Backup
On your new Android:
- Sign in with the same Google account
- Your contacts, photos, and calendar sync automatically
Step 5: Transfer WhatsApp Chats (Important)
Android → Android:
- Open WhatsApp → Settings → Chats → Chat Backup → Back up
- On new phone → Sign in → Tap Restore
iPhone → iPhone:
- WhatsApp → Settings → Chats → Chat Backup
- Backup on old phone → Restore on new
Android ↔ iPhone:
- Use Transfer Chats option inside WhatsApp
Final Thought
Transferring data is easy when you use the built-in tools designed for your device. Just choose the method based on your phone type and follow the prompts carefully. Make sure both phones stay connected to Wi-Fi and charged during the process.
Trust & Safety Note
If your phone contains work or sensitive files, always check that everything transferred correctly before selling or resetting your old phone.
