How to transfer your data on Android using a USB Cable (Android 11)

[@robertwilliams3983]

I did that with my old Motorola to my new umidigi. Micro to type c. Almost everything transferred except my bigger files. Now I'm trying to figure out how to retrieve them. Great job with your instruction as I'm not very tech savvy. I had a bad wifi connection using my neighbor's wifi, had to go to Walmart to complete the process. I went back just now, hooked my old phone up to hotspot & emailed my files to myself.

[@grahamjohnson4702]

The clearest and most concise video on this subject I have found, thank you.

[@THELABHUB]

Thank you for the kind words ☺️🙏☺️

[@Nick-bo6rz]

Hello I’d like to ask. Can I download files from the internet on android phone one… When android phone 2 is giving the internet connection to android phone one… Through WiFi or physical tethering? I’m trying to download graphene on the… Android phone one. Let me know if this is possible. Ty.

[@Grace-le9kb]

You know a lot of KZbinrs on this data transfer, don't go into the details, but it's always the details that matter good video well done 👍✅, I will recommend your channel to others job well done 👍👍

[@tazz5406]

What apk can I use if I already have my new phone set up

[@maryfernando7545]

Thanks for the clear instructions most suitable for newbie oldie with little to no tech experience or knowledge. Cheers.

[@ijnet9247]

Read to try this: Can I still transfer data like apps, photos etc with the usbc to usbc cable even though my new phone has already been set up? Yes. Go into settings, accounts and backup. Transfer data from old phone. It will give you the option to choose what is transferred.

[@DANIEL-wh9uj]

Thank you very much!! Short and simple, IT JUST WORKS

[@TheReyes351]

I just need to buy the suitable cable. Hopefully, I will be able to do it following your instructions. Thank you.

[@THELABHUB]

Hopefully ☺️

[@ranggasob]

What if the other phone is not new? Just a classic file transfer situation.

[@andyrockstar78]

Very Useful video. thanks

[@johngagnon7657]

Where is the link for the software?

[@XSilvenX]

Pretty annoying that my transfer dialog never asked if I wanted to use a cable. It defaulted to WIFI and didn't allow me any option whatsoever to choose USB. I have tons of content and according to the ETA, it's gonna take 6 hours wirelessly which is a little ridiculous. I tried setting up a Xiaomi phone just a few days ago and did the exact same transfer, and it took less than an hour with the cable. I have no clue why Google is forcing users to transfer content wirelessly... Really silly, especially if you don't have tons of time.

[@catcatdubitskaya2322]

Thanks a lot! Umidigi Bison doesn't support this unfortunately. But I could see exactly what step was missing and know why. :) Very helpful video, thanks again.

[@THELABHUB]

You're welcome 😁

[@andreacostales6282]

Thank you for the vidéo its brief but concised clear smooth and easy follow thank you ):

[@THELABHUB]

Thank you 🙏😊

[@MrStark-me6lq]

Thank you, it proved to be useful

[@adeenbenyasharal5412]

Thanks a lot for this!

[@DLee1923]

Helpful !! Thanks !! I am not sure what is needed though when transferring micro sd cards ? In my case I'm upgrading to a higher micro sd card. Would that data transfer as well with this method ? Thanks again ! 👍👍👍🔥

[@buddyreed2623]

While using Wi-Fi, will my data transfer go to somewhere on the cloud or to my mobile phone company for someone to access? I am trading in a Samsung J320v and transfer to a Samsung S 24. I had rather use the USB C cable method for the transfer. Thanks!

[@jxtdenco1]

My non-phone savvy, non-tech savvy sister got a new Moto 5 5G 2024 yesterday from T-mobile and had the salesperson transfer her data from her 6 year old LG phone to the new Moto. Her contacts did not transfer over and she is very upset about it. Also, she does not have a Google account. I'm not quite understanding if the process you describe above will transfer those contacts or not. Will it? I'm going to have to try to transfer her contacts via some method but I don't really know what I'm doing either. I didn't see any mention that contacts would transfer over or that there was a checkbox to include contacts in the transfer via the method you describe. Help please...

[@MissEM1313]

Thank you this saved me!!

[@THELABHUB]

Glad it helped!

[@math3vvsun1l]

If the WiFi is not working in the old phone, will this work? Also is there any way to restart the initial setup wizard once the setup is done? I have setup the new phone already, but want to run the initial setup wizard to run in order to transfer the data from old phone to new phone. Thanks

[@GoffyDylan]

You need to factory reset set the newer phone. But if you have stuff on there already you lose it unless you have backed it up. Fun this, isn’t it?

[@worldofmix6766]

Does this method works even if the old phone doesn't support OTG? i can connect my old phone which has micro USB and don't support OTG to new one with type C via converter and it'll be charged but it's not showing file transfer option like it showed while connecting to computer, but i didn't tested it on initial phone setup which you're showing here.

[@ahmettek315]

So far so good and thanks for this. However, I am an iPhone guy and all my iPhone updates were super easy, just tapping the old phone with the new one and putting them side by side. It does the "cloning" wirelessly without getting you into trouble of finding a suitable cable and\or adapter. Really, isn't there something similar with android devices? Now I need to do it with android phones (xiaomi 6 to xiaomi 9) and I can't find anything simple :( If there isn't I will try finding cable and go this route (I don't understand the need for the cable when they are in same network and why they can't directly connect via wireless). I may also try using google cloud backup approach but there is about 57 Gb data in old phone:( That wouldn't work I guess because of free google storage is low (and seems to be clumsy, to upload to internet and then get back when it should simply should be able to do in the same LAN).

[@THELABHUB]

I think it really depends on the device manufacturer and what kind of data transfer method they implement. Some have really quick and easy ones and others don't... The default Google option is ok but still needs some work I believe - As far as Xiaomi goes I believe they have their own data transfer app called Mi Mover you can download from the google play store Link (play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.global.mimover) - Hope this helps!

[@ahmettek315]

@@THELABHUB Thank you. I saw that one too but it didn't have good comments (and I have the responsibility to do this for my aunt:). Good news is that, I remembered I had USB Type-C to A (female) cable that I bought to support USB TypeA on macbook pro (I hope I will complete this without a need to write some app).

[@THELABHUB]

Good Luck! The Mi Mover app should be ok to use as its an official app from Xiaomi

[@ahmettek315]

@@THELABHUB Thank you.

[@hassanmaje5849]

When using the cable method, do the photos and videos on old phone that are not backed up to Google photos get moved to the new phone?

[@Laurence-dc2is]

Thank you for the step by step.I am 68 and not very tech savvy at all!

[@InnovativeSage]

I need to know how to do this again because I skipped that option when my phone first got cut on. So now I'm trying to go back so I can try it again but I don't know how to get back there it won't let me go back once you shut the phone up and have no option in the phone as far as I know of that would tell me how to start this process over again so I can connect both phones but the c port

[@sharmilamagendiran3503]

Am also same ask

[@THELABHUB]

The only way to start the process again is to factory reset the phone and delete all data

[@diego-vw2in]

Can uh elp me, please? After it says to connect the other phone, it pops up an usb for me select which one will control the usb settings. I just tap back and my new phone stucks on screen: Check your other device, while my (old) other device shows up: Copying your account. And it freezes forever on this steps, nothing are copied. What Am I missing, please? Thanks!!!!

[@webersteve1547]

Why do I need WiFi when you have an usb connection?

[@hareemhareem3620]

Dear in my mi 11 lite usb connect option not showing.only wireless option is showing

[@scottyork4730]

Which is a better method of transfer! Wifi only? Or cable? Thank you!

[@THELABHUB]

I always prefer cable if you have the option as it's faster

[@jayceec3178]

I keep getting stuck when the old phone asks for the password, I'm assuming they mean Google password? Every time I put it in, it says it's wrong, but it's not. I also tried putting the phones password in, still getting the same message.

[@THELABHUB]

Yes usually it is the Google Account Password

[@lynnsmith8721]

Thankyou for this demo, but my old phone wont let me connect to wifi, this is the reason I've got a new one, stuck I'm afraid.

[@THELABHUB]

Hope you can figure it out, thanks for your comment :)

[@Ishan-gq8ym]

I am not getting the copy data option in my old phone what can i do

[@syarruddin]

me too

[@THELABHUB]

Maybe your phone doesn't support the native android data transfer option

[@Robot632]

mine says Reconect the cable while its transfering but they are pluged in

[@camcab147]

I was all set to use a cable but this process never asked for one! Luckily, I watched your other video too. Many thanks for the info for both! 😎😎

[@THELABHUB]

The cable option seems to only come up on some never devices but I'm glad the wireless method worked ☺️

[@vansree]

I did the same. a) WhatsApp I don't have google backup. I only have local backup on the old phone. Not sure what to do. b) To give an idea, I had around 95GB in the old phone and in the new phone after your steps has 65GB. 25GB is WhatsApp files and rest is from third party apps like Concur. c) All Apps are installed on new phone but not data for these third party apps. How to fix it? FYI: I started using new phone, except these third party apps. I am still using old phone for these

[@apeonwheels4844]

I got stuck on the [Connect both phones using the cable] 3:44 in the video. It just would not do anything. Eventually turning on developer mode made it work.

[@THELABHUB]

Some phones play up with the cable option, I've tried some other brands and had issues too

[@joshmoats3444]

What did you do after you turned Dev mode on? I have the same issue.

[@jake.s7065]

My old phones screen isn't working and I can't be repaired. Is it possible to do this with 1 phone working?

[@roxb2512]

I messed up. My new phone is already set up and I put skip on all of those prompts. I will try and figure out how to copy once I am past those screens. But I was going well as video was very good but I was not LOl

[@gb2553]

When I connect the two phones with the cable nothing happens. The dialog fails to progress. The old phone is a Xiaomi POCO X3 and the new phone is a Xiaomi Redmi Note 12. The cable is brand new. Any thoughts on what could be going wrong?

[@jacques42]

Hi,k did you find a solution to this? I also wish to do this without doing a factory reset on the new phone.

[@ItsyourAvarice]

Question ask, where did you buy that USB cable?

[@THELABHUB]

It came with the phone

[@Akash-sx3rq]

If the pictures in old phone isn't backup on google account is it going to transfer?????

[@johnathans5018]

Hi, will this method transfer all my photo albums?

[@THELABHUB]

To be honest I don't create photo albums so I am not a 100% sure but try it and definitely let me know 😀

[@ShakshamBaral]

Did the same. But it didn't restore messages and call history. Any solutions?

[@THELABHUB]

For be it did 🤷🏻‍♂️ I just did the same process a few days ago to another phone

[@AbbyElric]

The copy old data screen didn't show up when I set up my new phone

[@RoseTechServices]

How about on NOT a new phone? ffs

[@Grace-le9kb]

New or old it's the same process

[@TankaFrank]

Factory reset the other phone (google the name of the other phone and the words "factory reset" which will wipe all the data and make it look like the "new phone" in this guide)

[@RafaelLorenzo]

Is there a way to stop the old phone from sucking the battery from the new one?

[@tijmenbruin]

How are people acting like its normal to have a cable that has mini usb on both sides.. WTF ive never seen that shit

[@f5203]

Please help: I'm trying to transfering from my Samsung Galaxy A37 phone to Xiaomi Redmi Pad tablet. Via USB-C it fails. Via Wifi it fails. Via google backup, it fails. All fail.. Thanks google... Any idea what I can do to solve this? Thanks.

[@VigilanteIO]

Miui 12 k20 peo not showing this option. What should i do?

[@THELABHUB]

I'm not familiar with that device but maybe this option is not supported on there

[@utkarshbahuguna]

But if not new phone .How to get that option later

[@air10_32]

Great video

[@THELABHUB]

Thank you

[@r-rtz]

Bravo Vladutz ;)

[@sarangerande9587]

Please guide us how to transfer whole data from old phone to another old phone 🧐

[@azeem1694]

What if I already setup my phone . How to get this option

[@THELABHUB]

Only way to bring up the data transfer tool is to factory reset the phone and go through the setup process again. Of course the reset will wipe all current data on there.

[@taureanramos1917]

What if your old phone is cracked and you can’t use the screen?

[@bmaebno]

How can i transfer data from old phone when the screen is frozen and i can not unlock it?

[@bobtomica9614]

Can it transfer chats and data from Viber?

[@TimothyEBaldwin]

So which way round should the cable be? With pure USB C the devices choose which side is host, but for USB B or USB A (eg 2 connected cables) the cables decide. Ir does it work both ways?

[@xls4750]

Doing this won't wipe the old phone right

[@justinbustin677]

Why is wifi needed?

[@KhenKhen-fq5ud]

Can you do it wireless

[@Luis-vo7cn]

Is this working in laptop!

[@kirank2317]

Will transfer existing data in new phone

[@jasonno2953]

And, what app are you promoting exactly?

[@THELABHUB]

It's not an app, it's a built in process on Android

[@perky0509]

What if my old phone has a barley visible screen

[@THELABHUB]

Then you might have a problem 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@spiritman23]

What if I don't have Wi-Fi?

[@andrina118]

"PIN number" lol Helpful video though cheers

[@stonepony2011]

i found it useless cause you dont show where that start screen comes from

[@THELABHUB]

This set-up process happens when you first turn the phone on. You might have skipped it if you don't see this process

[@brucejordan9073]

where are the accolades coming from . "Bar Buddies our what " Since when does connecting to your WIFi server pull up a copy apps & data window . Also Click Start , what am I missing , cell phones use a power on- off button , computers use Start

[@THELABHUB]

No idea what any of this means 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@tonysfca2774]

does not work waste of time

[@THELABHUB]

If it didn't work for you, it doesn't mean that it 'does not work'

[@ruwkusradio]

What about if screen is broken on old phone