Ah, a new phone. Isn’t there just something strangely special about that moment of opening up a box, peeling off the protective plastic, and powering up a pristine pocket-computer for the very first time?
Unfortunately, after that fantastical start-up animation finishes, reality usually sets in – and you realize you’re in for a long, exhausting journey of copying stuff over, setting things up and trying to get your fancy new phone to look and act the way you want. To be fair, moving from one Android phone to another has become a lot easier. But despite all that progress, it can still be a daunting process that’s filled with both quirks and uncertainty. And all the Internet’s advice about moving from an iPhone to Android won’t help you one bit.
This guide, however, will. If you’re already in the Android universe and preparing to move from one Android phone to another, these are the steps and the variables you need to consider. Follow them closely, and you’ll be up and running and enjoying that new phone smell in no time.
PART 1: PREPARE YOUR OLD ANDROID PHONE FOR SWITCHING
Believe it or not, a successful Android phone move starts on your old device – the one you’re ready to leave
