Onboarding
Switch from an Android
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Before you switch from an Android device to your Pixel, make sure you have the following items:
Your fully charged Android phone 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 9 Pro Fold
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
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.
Unfold your Pixel and turn it on. Then, choose your language and region and tap Get started.
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.
Use your existing Android phone to scan the QR code on your new Pixel.
Note
If your device detects a slow Wi-Fi connection between phones, it may prompt you to transfer data by connecting your devices via cable.
Prepare your Pixel
On your Pixel, enter your existing Android phone’s PIN.
Your Google Accounts will begin to transfer to your Pixel.
Your active Wi-Fi connection will transfer to your new Pixel.
Important
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.
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
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.
During transfer, you’ll be able to explore Pixel’s most useful features, like Gemini, your built-in AI assistant. To use Gemini 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.
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 our YouTube channel, or visit the Pixel Help Center.
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