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Get ready to set up your new Pixel

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Before you switch from an Android device to your Pixel, make sure you have the following items:

Your fully charged existing Android device on the latest software and its charging cable

Note

Please ensure Bluetooth and Location Services are turned on.

A strong Wi-Fi connection

Your new, fully charged Pixel device

SIM card tool, if using a SIM card

Important: A Google Account is recommended. Otherwise, you can’t download apps, and some content won't copy to your new device.

Learn more about what apps and data will transfer.

Pair your phones

Turn on your Pixel

If you are using a SIM card, you can use a SIM card tool to eject the SIM tray and insert the SIM card before turning on your device.

Turn on your new Pixel. Then, choose your language and region and tap Get started.

Select your device

On your new Pixel, tap Pixel or Android device.

On your existing Android phone, tap Set up on the notification, or open your camera app manually.

Important

If you're setting up a device for a child, tap Skip. Learn how to set up a child device.

Scan the QR code

Use your existing Android phone to scan the QR code on your new Pixel.

Note

If your device detects a poor connection between devices, it may prompt you to transfer data via cable connection.

Prepare your Pixel

Confirm your account

On your Pixel, enter your existing Android phone’s PIN.

Your Google Accounts will begin to transfer to your Pixel.

Connect to Wi-Fi

Your active Wi-Fi connection will transfer to your new Pixel.

Note

If your existing Android phone is not connected to Wi-Fi, you’ll be prompted to connect to a Wi-Fi network on your Pixel.

Set up your SIM card

If you have a SIM card and didn’t insert it already, insert your SIM card into the SIM card slot tray using a SIM card tool.

If available, tap Download eSIM and download an eSIM from your carrier.

Learn how to set up and use an eSIM.

If you wish to set up your Pixel without a SIM or eSIM, tap Skip.

Copy your data

Choose what to copy

To start copying your data, tap Next. You can tap Express to copy only data that’s not available in your Google Account.

Tap Customize if you want to choose what to copy from your existing Android device, including apps, photos, contacts, and more.

If you don’t want to copy everything over now, tap Do it later. You can transfer data after setup by going to Settings > Backup or copy data.

Learn more about what copies to your Pixel.

Turn on useful features

During transfer, you’ll be able to explore Pixel’s most useful features, like Gemini, your built-in AI assistant. To use Gemini on your Pixel, tap Use Gemini. Learn more about the Gemini mobile app.

Review the rest of the prompts and follow on-screen instructions to turn on more useful features.

Finish customizing your settings

Tap any of the tiles to set up more features for your Pixel.

When your Pixel is finished copying your data, tap Done.

Get support

We’re always here to help, 24/7. To learn more about your Pixel or to get in touch, visit Pixel support.

If you need more help setting up your Pixel, open the Settings app . Then, scroll down, and tap Tips & support.

You can learn more about your new device using the Pixel Tips app.

You can also explore the Pixel Guidebook, our YouTube channel, or visit the Pixel Help Center.

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