Data Transfer Tool
by Google LLC 3.69/5 (861 Reviews) July 05, 2024
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Latest Version
July 05, 2024
Google LLC
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Android
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Free
com.google.android.apps.pixelmigrate
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User Reviews
Jephyre
2 years ago
My experience was word for word the same as Greg Lanz on 01/25/22, except when I choose to transfer without cable it asked me to choose my old device. The only option was for iPhone. My old device was a Moto G Play. My new one is the Moto G Stylus. ???! Also, I noticed that both LG and Samsung has apps to transfer between their devices, and both ATT and Verizon have service apps. Motorola has nothing. T-Mobile has nothing. All there is for Google is this worthless app.
A Google user
5 years ago
Some data were transferred, but mostly my old phone (another Pixel, no less) just kept restarting knocking me back to the beginning of the phone transfer process. SMS weren't transferred, and as far as I can tell there's no way to run the app after the initial phone setup.
A Google user
5 years ago
little curious whether or not I can safely disable this app. I don't replace phones even close to the frequency that a dedicated app would be worthwhile. and thanks to Google not providing a decent enough description of this app in the store, I'm at a loss. well trial and error; here goes nothing. disabling.
i luv puppies
2 years ago
Terrible. I was having so much troubles with transferring data to my new Moto g stylus from my old one, but when I saw this app I thought I found a solution. It doesn't even let me open it up. As soon as it's done installing the 'Open' button disappears and the uninstall button is the only thing visible.
A Google user
5 years ago
It managed to copy some of my preferences, but didn't do with the basic things. No sync of ringtone, preferences, background, etc. The basics are way forgotten, it should do a lot better. Additionally, the identity in all the apps was lost and it did not help transfer it.
A Google user
4 years ago
Pretty disappointed as I was looking forward to having all my apps and data transfer from my old iphone to my new Pixel. In an ideal world, this would have made my transition to Android much smoother, but as others have stated, this "tool" has much to improve. Sigh, I will miss my old iOS.
A Google user
5 years ago
Really disappointed. I ran through the data transfer tool at set up it failed to transfer sms, app data and a heap of other stuff. Couldn't find any helpful info other than to rest the phone to factory default. Did this 3 more times and they all failed. I will be returning the phone in the morning and swapping back to a Samsung.
A Google user
5 years ago
Moved data from a Pixel 2 to a 3 over USB. Had no issues (even with MMS). Great experience. Only wish is that apps didn't have to re-download so that I could essentially just have a complete copy of the old phone. I'm sure there are technical limitations that keep it from being possible.
A Google user
5 years ago
Lots to improve. More than half of the settings are forgotten. To name a few, notification settings for individual apps, background restrictions for apps, tap to wake screen, squeeze settings, always on display settings and many more. All these I had to redo again for each app and that too when porting from one pixel to another.
Good Bytes
3 years ago
Absolutely worthless! Drains battery of old/data donor phone RAPIDLY. And don't bother wasting your time with this process if you are trying to migrate data from a corrupted software, or hardware damaged phone (which seems like one of the primary objectives of having software like this). Google needs to come clean and FIX the MANY ISSUES surrounding Pixel upgrades gone bad. Very Disappointing!
A Google user
5 years ago
I just think phone's sell and go out of date faster than a free so can keep up with. I thought this one would be better, but half of my data is still missing inspite of giving the 3 days to back everything up that was supposed to be enough time. I'm missing more than 4,300 text messages. An "expert" sold me this app (first month free) and starting next month, that's supposed start billing my account $3/month.
Bryan Pederson
3 years ago
Does not transfer important files such as: Wireguard VPNs CONNECTBOT SSH keys Google Authenticator keys I am now locked out of all my 2FA accounts. I figured the tool might actually transfer data. It does, but only media and messages. Any other data is considered inconsequential by this app. If you do more than basic use with your phone the transfer app is useless. You will lose any data that is not media or messages.
Jesse C
2 weeks ago
I cannot install the app. I get error messages. They ask me to send feedback. I have. I may have it already installed, but I can't find it or open it on either of my devcies. Sooooo the app is pretty useless for data transfer and I'll have to do all this manually . I want to transfer from a Pixel to a Pixel. These are google's devices.
A Google user
5 years ago
Can't open the app even though it exists in my apps. Everything didn't transfer over during initial setup. Google support says look for "finish setup" in settings, which doesn't exist. Now the only option is to reset the phone and HOPE everything transfers over. Why can't I just open the app and select things I want transferred?? Retarded
A Google user
5 years ago
On my first try to transfer, could not send group messages or pics through text. Kept receiving notifications about finishing the pixel app and data transfer but when I clicked in the notification it took me no where. After researching to find others with this problem, I reset my phone to factory and tried the transfer again. Still getting the notifications but at least my texting problems are fixed I just turned off the notifications, not sure why I am receiving them as it does not provide details.
A Google user
5 years ago
Best phone transfer experience I have ever had. Completely copied everything from my old Pixel to my new Pixel 3. It took awhile but it reinstalled all my apps except one that wouldn't run on the new phone. I did have to log back into some apps but that was probably asetting of the app. Even app placement and folder locations we're corrected duplicated.
A Google user
5 years ago
I got a new phone because my old phone's battery dies within minutes. So this data transfer tool doesn't work. The source phone shuts off within a minute or so of the transfer starting and the transfer aborts. Please consider supporting a transfer via computer or Bluetooth or something where the source phone can be connected to a power source during the process.
A Google user
5 years ago
The last time I switched phones o decided I would opt to use the data transfer tool. Unfortunately it has seemed to cause other problems with notifications in applications as well as issues with continued conversation settings on my Google Home Max. I have had to uninstall numerous apps to get some settings working. I won't be using this to transfer apps again. Maybe pictures after the new phone is setup.
A Google user
5 years ago
Works like a champ on my Pixel 2XL. Not sure why others are having problems. However I wish Google was able to accomplish the same thing this the cloud vs needing a cable and 2 devices. If I need to factory reset my device I should be able to automatically restore the entire device from the cloud instead of needing to find some old device somewhere to act as an intermediary.
A Google user
5 years ago
I assumed it had worked. Apparently it only gave an illusion. Though it copied some data, it was half baked. The files copied were limited to 10; if you had more it copies the first 10 only. It is not right to inform the copying is done. I need to check whether my Nexus 5 still has the files; it has been 7 months since I did the transfer to Pixel 3, I just did not notice. Reminds me not to trust Google!
