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Move Everything to a New Phone

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Move data, accounts and the carrier line in separate stages; verify critical access on the new phone before erasing the old one.

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Quick checks

  • Back up the old phone and keep both devices charged.
  • List local-only app data, authenticators and banking apps.
  • Confirm the new phone has enough storage.
02

Move and verify

  • Use the official transfer method for the two platforms.
  • Sign in to cloud accounts and check synced content.
  • Move the SIM/eSIM through the carrier-supported flow and test service.
03

Do not erase your old phone yet

  • Keep the old phone and its working line until data, calls, texts and critical sign-ins work on the new phone.

Sources & verification

Last checked: . Official guidance is the primary source. Steps can differ by model, carrier and software version.

  1. Copy apps and data from Android to a new Android device ↗Google Android Help · 2026-09-26 · PH2-GOOGLE-TRANSFER
  2. Transfer data to a new iPhone or iPad ↗Apple Support · 2026-09-26 · PH2-APPLE-TRANSFER

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