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The easiest way is during setup of the new tablet: choose the option to copy apps and data from an Android device, then follow the prompts over a cable or wirelessly. If the old tablet is gone, restore from its Google Account backup instead. Either way, treat it as a transfer of supported content rather than a perfect clone. Some app data and files will not come across.
Step-by-step: copy apps during setup
- Prepare both tablets. Charge them, unlock the old one, and connect the new one to the internet. Google Android Help recommends an active internet connection for the transfer.
- Start setup on the new tablet. Select the option to copy apps and data from an Android device. Screen wording varies by manufacturer and Android version.
- Pick cable or wireless. If a cable fits both tablets, use it; Google notes an adapter may be needed. If not, choose the wireless option and follow the pairing prompts on both devices.
- Choose what to copy and let it finish. Google says this can take from a few minutes to over an hour, depending on how much data there is.
- Verify before you wipe anything. Open the apps and check the files and accounts you care about on the new tablet before you reset, trade in, or give away the old one.
Can I copy apps without a cable?
Yes. Google’s setup instructions include a wireless path. In Google Android Help’s words: “You can use the cable or wireless option to transfer data. Both methods support the same data.” So a cable is not a way to get more content across; it only helps if it is convenient.
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Which method should you use?
| Method | Best when | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Cable | Both tablets are available and their ports can be joined with a compatible cable | Check the ports on both tablets first; an adapter may be needed. Don’t assume any one connector fits. |
| Wireless | No suitable cable or adapter | Needs the pairing prompts on both devices and an internet connection on the new one |
| Google Account backup restore | The old tablet is lost, broken, or can’t connect directly | Backup must have been enabled on the old tablet; completeness depends on what was backed up and on app support |
What copies and what doesn’t
Usually copied
- Apps and certain app data
- Music, photos and videos
- Contacts stored on the device or SIM
- Text messages, call history and wallpaper
- Many settings (which ones varies by device and Android version)
Not copied, per Google’s setup guide
- Downloads such as PDFs, photos, videos and music kept in hidden folders
- Apps that did not come from Google Play
- Data from apps that do not use Android backup
- Accounts other than Google Accounts, and their data
- Contacts or calendars synced to other services
- Ringtones and certain settings
Google’s backup guidance also warns that not all apps can back up or restore all settings and data. For apps holding something irreplaceable, such as game progress, notes or authenticator codes, check with the app developer and sign in or export separately. Copy loose files manually and confirm they arrived.
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If the old tablet is unavailable
During setup of the new tablet, choose to restore from a Google Account backup and sign in with the account used on the old tablet. This works only if backup was enabled there. One limit from Google: restoring a backup made on a higher Android version onto a device running a lower version is not supported, so the new tablet should run the same Android version as the old one or newer.
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Timing and brand caveats
- Do it at initial setup. Google says this transfer can be done only once through the setup flow, and the option may not be available later. If you have already finished setup, backup restore or a manufacturer tool may be your remaining routes.
- Menu names differ by maker. Google’s broader switching guide says steps vary by device. It specifically points to Samsung Smart Switch for additional options on Samsung devices. Follow the tablet maker’s current instructions for exact labels and compatibility.
Quick checklist before wiping the old tablet
- Every important app is installed and you can sign in
- Photos, videos and documents you need are on the new tablet or backed up
- Non-Google accounts and other-service contacts or calendars are re-added
- Apps installed outside Google Play are reinstalled by hand
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