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Google has put together detailed step-by-step guidelines to allow new Pixel smartphone owners to set up their devices, including data transfer.
A new Google Pixel 5 5G or even the slightly older Pixel 4a 5G will be at the top of many wish lists this holiday season. For those still using older Pixel smartphones, or those interested in seeing what the Pixel has to offer, now might be a good time to start fresh with a new device. What’s even better is that, despite the typical fear that comes with having to set up a new phone, Google has made exceptional efforts to make the process as simple as possible.
The Pixel 5 5G is the latest in Google’s line of smartphones, which launched in October 2020. The new Pixel has features like a fingerprint sensor and notchless design, as well as a battery that can last up to 48 hours in a single charge. It also costs $ 699, making the still relevant Google Pixel 4a with 5G a cheaper alternative at $ 499. The Pixel 4a 5G edition features a 6.2-inch Full HD + OLED display, among other highlights.
For new owners of any of these phones, the setup usually begins with transferring data from your current phone to your new Pixel. Google says that data can be transferred automatically from most phones running Android 5.0 onwards or iOS 8.0 onwards, or users can choose to manually transfer their data. The third option here involves skipping the data transfer entirely and choosing to start from scratch. In this scenario, owners of brand-new Pixel 5 5G or Pixel 4a 5G need to turn on the smartphone, tap ‘Start’, and then choose the ‘Set up as new’ option. This will allow users to begin the process of customizing their phones by doing things like adding accounts and choosing preferences. The best part of the setup is that Google guides users through it every step of the way with its on-screen directions.
Android vs. iPhone: transferring data to a Google Pixel
Understandably, many new Pixel owners don’t want to have to start all over again. That is why Google has designed transfer guides for Android and iPhone devices. For example, the Android transfer guide is divided into three different steps: knowing what gets copied to a user’s new Pixel (and what isn’t), preparing to copy, and the actual process of copying the data. That last step includes tapping the startup option on a user’s new Pixel device, connecting to a WiFi network and a mobile operator, and selecting the ‘Copy your data’ option. From there, users will unlock their current phone, connect the devices using a cable or quick-change adapter, and tap “Copy.” On-screen steps will take things from there, allowing the new Pixel phone to copy all or just the data that users specifically want to transfer. At the end of the transfer, users will receive a notification informing them that the process is complete.
Google’s iPhone transfer guide follows a similar path, with a few key differences. For example, iPhone users will have to turn off iMessage and Facetime as part of Step 2. Then in Step 3 of copying data, iPhone users will have to tap ‘Trust’ after making the physical connection between the two phones. From there, they will be asked to log into their Google account on their new Pixel and then complete the rest of the copying process. Conveniently, a user’s new Pixel will add the Android version of their old iPhone apps where appropriate.
While there are numerous steps for both processes, Google has put together easy-to-follow guides for performing these data transfers as part of setting up new Pixel phones. If Google was trying to weed out the hassle of rebranding as one of the reasons iPhone users won’t switch to Pixels, it’s safe to say that they accomplished that and something else.
Source: Google
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