Smartphones Pixel 9 According to a report by Android Authority, it has radically changed the approach to transferring data from an old device. Previously, at the beginning of the setup of new devices, all data, including text messages and installed applications, had to be transferred, which was impossible to do later. With the new option “Back up or copy data” that appeared in the settings of the phones on the line Pixel 9You can transfer data whenever you want.

This approach Google will give users much more flexibility when switching to a new Android phone. Of course, there’s no need to transfer data from your old Android phone when you upgrade: Data from many apps, like Gmail and Google Photos, will sync when you sign in.

However, in some cases it can be useful to migrate application configurations, phone settings, text messages and other data that is not automatically synced to the cloud. This can now be done at any convenient time using a backup saved to Google Drive or directly from the old phone.

When you use this data transfer option, the new smartphone will be a copy of the old one, down to the home screens and wallpapers, making it an option for a smooth transition to a new device while preserving the familiar environment. It is worth noting that in smartphones SAMSUNG A similar possibility has existed for quite some time, at least since the launch of the Galaxy Note 9 in the distant 2018. Samsung calls this tool Smart Switch.