topic Transferring data in Android

Transferring data

Anonymous — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 23:24:40 GMT

Hi there, I'm Amanda. I'm wanting to upgrade from my Sony Xperia Z to the Sony Xperia Z5 but I'm worried as my current phone only has device storage and I don't want to loose my many pictures etc
Is it possible to transfer everything from old phone to new? Thanks in advance

Re: Transferring data

Cleoriff — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 07:15:07 GMT

Hi @Anonymous Welcome to the forum

We have a couple of Sony experts on here @viridis (who has the Z5) and @MI5 they will be along shortly to talk to you about transferring data onto your new device

Re: Transferring data

MI5 — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 07:19:25 GMT

Just download Sony PC Companion and back up your old phone. Once you set up your new phone just restore that backup to it.
Another way is to turn on NFC on your old phone and your new phone will ask if you want to transfer data from it, just make sure you have both phones with you to do it this way.

Re: Transferring data

viridis — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 07:44:07 GMT

You can also use Xperia transfer app and an OTG cable and connect the two phones, Xperia transfer will Copy over all your items to the new phone.

Re: Transferring data

Bambino — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 10:04:19 GMT

You can also download the Google Photos app from the Play Store.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.photos&hl=en

Re: Transferring data

Anonymous — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 11:41:57 GMT

Hi @Anonymous welcome to the community! I hope you find helpful all the advice above!

Re: Transferring data

Anonymous — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 21:34:07 GMT

+1 for google photos

let it scan the phone and find all folders on the old device

nip into settings and select backup only on wifi and i pick on charge only (runs overnight then)

ive used google photos since it launched and migrated to multiple devices with no issues

post back if your not sure or pm me