Transfer data from an iPhone or Android device to a Pixel Tablet

In just a few steps, you can copy your data from an iPhone, iPad, or Android device, to your Pixel Tablet.

Transfer from an Android device to a Pixel Tablet

Transfer data from your Android device to your new Pixel Tablet in a few steps. You can move data like photos, videos, contacts, and apps from your existing device to your new Pixel Tablet.

Important: If your data storage is full based on your device’s capacity, data transfer could pause. Be sure to check your storage capacity before you start data transfer.

Items you can transfer to your Pixel Tablet

You can transfer your existing data from your current device during initial setup.

	Transfer during initial setup
Google Accounts	Yes
Device-stored data Music, photos, and videos* Recordings (Pixel devices only) Contacts saved on your device	Yes
Applications Play downloaded apps and app data App preferences and statistics	Yes
Wallpaper & Widgets	Yes
Preferences & settings Saved Wi-Fi networks Sound settings Conversations Device rules Clock settings including Alarms Now Playing history	Yes

*If you choose “Express” on the "Choose how to copy" screen during setup, it only copies data that’s not available in your Google account.

If you have cloud sync enabled, you can find these when you sign in to your Google Account on your Pixel Tablet:

Email
Contacts
Calendar events
Passwords from Google Password Manager (if you use the same Google Account)
Synced photos, videos, music, and recordings
Any other information associated with your Google Account

You can also transfer other services data:

Non-Google accounts and their data, including contacts and calendar events
LINE contacts and full history of chat conversations (if you backed up your contacts and history)
WhatsApp chat history
Your subscription services such as Spotify or Fitbit

Important: You need to sign into the service on your Pixel Tablet to transfer data.

What won't copy during setup

Important: Some third-party apps and data may not be transferred automatically.

Downloads, like PDF files
Photos, videos, and music stored in hidden or locked folders
Apps that aren’t from the Google Play Store
Data from apps that don't use Android backup
Accounts other than Google Accounts and their data
Contacts and calendars synced to services other than Google
Ringtones
Certain phone settings (varies by phone and Android version)

Transfer data to your new Pixel Tablet

Step 1. Get ready to set up your new Pixel Tablet

Important:

You need a Google Account to download apps. Some content won't copy to your Pixel Tablet without one.
If you have a Charging Speaker Dock, make sure to undock your Pixel Tablet before you transfer data from another device using a cable. Learn how to undock your Pixel Tablet.

Make sure you have the following:

Fully charged Android device on the latest software. Learn how to update Android.
New and charged Pixel Tablet
Charging cable
Strong Wi-Fi connection

Step 2. Start Pixel Tablet setup

You're ready to set up your new tablet:

Turn on your Pixel Tablet tap Get started.
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Important: You need to be connected to a network for data to copy from your old device.

Step 3. Connect your devices and transfer data

You can connect your devices to transfer data to your new Pixel device with:

Your old device with a cable (recommended)
A cloud backup
A Wi-Fi connection

Copy data from your old device with a cable

On your Pixel Tablet:
1. Tap Start.
2. Connect to a Wi-Fi network.
When asked to “Copy Apps & Data,” tap Next Copy your data.
When asked to “Use your other device,” tap Next.
Turn on and unlock your current Android device.
Plug one end of your Android charging cable into your Android device.
Plug the cable's other end into your Pixel Tablet or into the Quick Switch Adapter and plug the adapter into your Pixel Tablet.
Tip: Don't have a cable? You can transfer some of your data wirelessly.
On your Android device, tap Trust.
On your Pixel Tablet, choose how to copy your data.

To copy your data in 5 minutes, tap Express.
- Tip: Only data that’s not available in your Google Account will be copied.
To copy some data, tap Customize.
- Turn off what you don't want.
- Ta p Copy.

When your transfer is finished, you can use your device.
Tip: Some apps need time to download and install to show up.

Copy data from a cloud backup

On your Pixel Tablet:
1. Tap Start.
2. Connect to a Wi-Fi network.
When asked to “Copy Apps & Data,” tap Next.
When asked to “Use your other device,” tap Can’t use other device.
Follow the on-screen steps to log in to your Google Account and access your backup.

Copy data with Wi-Fi

Important: You can only transfer data with Wi-Fi if your current device is an Android device running Android 5 or later.

On your Pixel Tablet:
1. Tap Start.
2. Connect to a Wi-Fi network.
When asked to “Copy Apps & Data,” tap Next Copy your data.
When asked to “Use your other device,” tap Next.
When asked to “Find your other device’s cable,” tap No cable?
In the notification, tap Copy without cable.
Turn on and unlock your old device.
On your other device, open the notification to set up your new device.
On your Pixel Tablet, choose how to copy your data.
- To copy your data in 5 minutes, tap Express.
  - Tip: Only data that’s not available in your Google Account will be copied.
- To copy some data, tap Customize.
  - Turn off what you don't want.
  - Tap Copy.
When your transfer is done, you can use your device.

Get more tips and support

The data transfer process can take anywhere from a few minutes to over an hour. While you wait, you can manage other settings, like Fingerprint Unlock or Google Assistant. To set them up later, tap Skip.

Tip:

If you didn't transfer your data when you first turned on your Pixel Tablet, learn how to copy your data after setup.
If something goes wrong with copying during setup, learn what to check.
If one of your apps doesn't copy, learn how to download it from the Google Play Store.

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