You can move what's on your current phone to your Pixel p hone, or set up your Pixel phone as a new device.
- You can automatically transfer data from most phones using Android 5.0 and up or iOS 8.0 and up. (Learn how to check your Android or iOS version, and what can limit iPhone copying .)
- You can manually transfer data from most phones using most systems.
Gather what you need
Important:Before you begin to set up your new phone, back up your old device. If you use third-party apps like Whatsapp, back up data such as chat history within the app.
Before you start the setup process, make sure that you have:
- Your previous device
- Both your phones fully charged
- A strong Wi-Fi connection
- A USB-C cable, if you don't have a strong Wi-Fi connection
- A SIM card tool, unless you use an eSIM
- Tip:This depends on your location. Pixel 10 phones in the US don't have a physical SIM slot.
- Your screen lock PIN from your previous device
Walk through the setup process
When you set up your new Pixel phone, follow the on-screen instructions. You’ll be taken through:
- SIM or eSIM setup
- Data transfer from your previous device
- Introduction to a selection of Pixel feature highlights
- Personalize your device settings
Option 1: Transfer data from your current phone
To move data to your new phone, follow the on-screen steps the first time you turn it on. If you want to transfer data from:
- Android phone: Follow our Android transfer guide .
- iPhone: Follow our iPhone transfer guide .
- Blackberry or Windows phone: Follow our Blackberry or Windows phone transfer guide .
- Don’t have your old device: Learn how to restore data if you have a cloud backup .
If you skip data transfer or don't finish setup the first time:
- Within a few minutes, you'll get a "Pixel setup isn't done" notification. Tap Finish setup.
- If you didn't finish setup, and it's only been a few days, open your Settings app. At the top, tap Finish setup.
- After a while, you can always reset your phone. But that erases all your data. Learn how to reset to factory settings .
Before you start
- If you don't have a nano SIM card, get one from your mobile carrier. Learn how to get a SIM card
.
Tip:Depending on the phone and mobile carrier, some Pixel phones can use eSIM. For details, check with your carrier. - Find a cable that works with your current phone, like its charging cable.
Transfer your data
Before you start
- If you don't have a nano SIM card, get one from your mobile carrier. Learn how to get a SIM card
.
Tip:Depending on the phone and mobile carrier, some Pixel phones can use eSIM. For details, check with your carrier. - Make sure that you can transfer the most data possible. Learn what can limit iPhone copying and how to transfer more of your data .
- Find a cable that works with your current phone, like its charging cable.
Transfer your data
Before you start
If you don't have a nano SIM card, get one from your mobile carrier. Learn how to get a SIM card .
Tip: Some Pixel phones can use eSIM, depending on the phone and mobile carrier. For details, check with your carrier.
Transfer your data
Option 2: Skip data transfer
Important:Your Pixel phone won’t have any data, photos, or contacts from your previous device.
If your Pixel phone is your first phone or you want a fresh start, turn it on and tap Start
