Onboarding
Copy data from your Android phone during setup
Get started
Get started
Make sure you have the following items:
Your fully charged Android phone on the latest software and its charging cable
Your new, fully charged Pixel Fold
The Quick Switch Adapter that came with your Pixel Fold
A good Wi-Fi connection
The SIM Card tool that came with your Pixel Fold
Important: A Google Account is recommended. Otherwise, you can’t download apps, and some content won't copy to your new device.
Prepare your Pixel Fold
Unfold your Pixel Fold and turn it on. Then, choose your language and tap Get started.
Connect to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.
If you have a SIM card, insert it now.
If you don’t have one, tap Download a new eSIM or tap Skip.
Connect your devices
Tap Next. Then, unlock your existing Android. Then, on your Pixel Fold, tap Next again.
When you find your Android’s cable, tap Next.
Plug the old cable into your Android. Then, on your Pixel Fold, tap Next.
Tip
Don't have a cable? Tap No cable? to connect and transfer your data wirelessly. Learn more about how to transfer data from an Android phone to a Pixel. Wireless transfer does not support as many data types, so use the cable when available.
Plug the other end of the cable that came with your Android into your Pixel Fold.
On your Android, tap Trust. Then, on your Pixel Fold, tap Next.
Copy your data
On your Pixel Fold, uncheck the boxes next to any categories you don’t wish to transfer. Then, tap Continue.
Learn more about what copies to your Pixel phone.
Important
While your data is transferring, you can manage other settings, like Fingerprint Unlock, Google Pay, or Voice Match for Google Assistant. You can set them up now or in most cases you can tap Leave & get reminder to set up later.
If you want to learn more tips & tricks for your Pixel Fold, tap Yes, I’m in. If not, tap No thanks.
When the data transfer is complete, tap Done.
You’re ready to start using your new Pixel Fold.
Note
Some third-party apps and data may not transfer automatically. Learn what data can’t transfer to a new Pixel.
Get support
If you need more help setting up your Pixel Fold, open the Settings app 
. Then, scroll down, and tap Tips & support.
You can learn more about your new device using Pixel Tips.
You can also check out the Pixel Guidebook, our YouTube channel, or visit the Pixel Help Center.
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