The Google Pixel 9 finally lets you choose when to transfer data from your old phone
If you didn’t transfer your data from your old phone while setting up the Google Pixel 9, you can copy that data over later.
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- The Google Pixel 9 adds an option to copy data from your old phone at any time.
- Previous Pixel phones only let you transfer data from your old phone during initial setup.
- Many devices from other brands already offer a similar feature, so this change is mostly Google playing catch up.
Setting up a new Android phone can take quite a bit of time, so if you’re in a hurry, you might be tempted to speed through the setup wizard so you can use your new phone. Depending on the device, if you decline to transfer your data from your old phone during the initial setup process, you lose the opportunity to do so at a later time. That’s been the case for Google’s Pixel phones for the longest time, but fortunately, that’s no longer true with the new Google Pixel 9 series.
It’s quite easy to back up your Android phone thanks to the backup service that’s available on every Android device with Google apps. The Google backup service lets you backup your device’s contacts, call history, settings, apps and their data, SMS messages, and MMS messages. This data is automatically backed up over Wi-Fi when your device has been idle and charging for two hours, so you don’t need to worry about keeping it up to date yourself.
