Have you been waiting impatiently for your new device to arrive? I know the feeling. Then comes the day when you receive it, pure joy. You open the box, power it on, and admire it in all its glory. All of a sudden, a thought pops in to your mind, asking yourself how you're ever going to transfer all the important content from your old device to your new one. Have no fear!
We’ve compiled a list of resources from different manufacturers to help get you started:
Apple
iPhone to iPhone
Simply plug your old iPhone to your computer, launch iTunes and back-up your device (for iCloud instructions, click here). Once your backup completes, "eject" your iPhone then plug in your new phone and "Restore" your backed up information.
Alternatively, if you've enabled backup via iCloud, you can simply “restore from iCloud” on the initial setup screen once you power on your new phone.
For your reference, here is a handy Apple how-to: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT203977
Switching over from Android to iOS
Apple makes it very easy for you to switch over from your Android device. Make sure both devices are charging and connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Then download the Move to iOS app available on the Google Play Store to your Android device and you're almost there.
Check out this link for all the steps: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT201196
LG
Switching between LG devices
LG Bridge allows you to backup your content and restore it to another LG product. LG AirDrive can connect you wirelessly to your computer to copy, move, or delete files from your device.
For instructions on how to use LG AirDrive and to download LG Bridge to your Windows PC or Mac OS computer, visit this link:
http://www.lg.com/us/support/product-help/CT10000026-1438110404543-preinstall-apps
Google Pixel devices
Switching from iOS and/or “other” devices
Transferring content to your new Pixel device depends largely on the content itself. Google has put together a step by step guide on how to import your photos, music, contacts, and email/messages here:
https://www.android.com/switch/
Is there an official content transfer process missing for a particular manufacturer? Leave a comment below and we’ll review it and update this article!