Backup & restore data with Google Drive
Before you switch phones, back up content, data, and settings from your old phone with Drive. When you sign in to your Google Account on your new phone, your data will be restored.
Begin lessonOn your Android phone, you're in charge. Everything you need comes built-in on Android — and then you can make it your own.
Set your phone up for success & learn your way around so you can make the most of your phone.
Before you switch phones, back up content, data, and settings from your old phone with Drive. When you sign in to your Google Account on your new phone, your data will be restored.
Begin lessonYou can back up & sync contacts on your device by saving them as Google contacts. Google contacts are available across Google services.
Begin lessonBefore you switch phones, you can allow Google to backup your texts so you can restore your messages to a new phone.
Begin lessonTo send text messages, photos, voice messages, videos, and more with your friends and family, use the Messages app.
Begin lessonIf you’re unable to sign in to your Google Account and use services like Gmail, Photos, and Google Play, you can use Google’s account recovery process to regain access to your account.
Begin lessonYour Google Account automatically protects your personal information and keeps it private and safe. You can change your account security settings to make your phone even more secure.
Begin lessonTo move between apps, find settings, and more, you can choose to swipe or use buttons.
Begin lessonThere are a few different ways to navigate with gestures, depending on the navigation settings you choose.
Begin lessonYour phone comes with essential apps at the ready. Get all your other favorites with a few taps.
You can change the type of map you see in Google Maps so you can get a better view of your trip.
Begin lessonGoogle Maps helps you with more than just getting from A to B. Get traffic updates, find a gas station, report road closures, and much more.
Begin lessonYou can save a map to help you navigate when you’re not connected to the internet.
Begin lessonIn the Calendar app you can see events from calendars like iCal and Outlook by importing your events.
Begin lessonAll the photos you take on your phone can be backed up and saved to your Google Account, so you can find them on any device where you're signed in.
Begin lessonYou can change the backup quality of your photos and videos to fit your preferences, or to clean up your storage space.
Begin lessonYou can find and download Android apps from app stores like Google Play. We’ve built Google Play to be your one-stop shop for apps, books, games, movies, and TV shows.
Begin lessonTo make purchases on Google Play you can add a payment method to your account right from the Play Store app.
Begin lessonYou can help prevent accidental purchases in Google Play through your authentication settings.
Begin lessonYou can choose which emails you see first in the Gmail app by changing your inbox layout.
Begin lessonTry out different Gmail inbox layouts to see what works best for you.
Begin lessonWe've made your phone more helpful than ever. Try the features that make every day a little easier.
You can ask your Google Assistant to help with daily routines — say one command and your Assistant can do multiple actions. For example, if you say, “Hey Google, good morning,” your Assistant can turn on your smart lights, tell you about the weather, play music or news, and more.
Begin lessonWith just the sound of your voice, you can ask the Google Assistant for help with anything from calling a friend to learning a new skill.
Begin lessonYou can choose what kind of notifications you get and when they interrupt you.
Begin lessonMake high-quality video calls with Google Duo to friends and family, on any Android or iOS device.
Begin lessonMake high-quality video group calls with up to 31 contacts on any Android or iOS device with Google Duo.
Begin lessonYou can send a video clip message with Google Duo to friends and family on any Android or iOS device.
Begin lessonYou can track and even limit how much time you spend in apps each day to help improve your digital wellbeing.
Begin lessonInstantly share things like photos, videos, files, and links with friends’ devices near you.
Begin lessonNo matter how you use your phone, we'll show you how to make it your own.
You can see quick previews of apps on your home screen with widgets, giving you access to your favorite content without opening an app.
Begin lessonYou can personalize your Android phone by setting your wallpaper. Choose from a selection of curated images or from your own photos.
Begin lessonYou can use a dark color scheme on your Android phone. Dark theme is not only easier on the eyes at night, but it also helps stretch your battery’s power.
Begin lessonAndroid’s tools and privacy controls put you in charge. Learn to change location settings, permissions, and more.
By turning on device location, you can get location-based services and info on your Android.
Begin lessonWhen you turn on device location on your phone, your apps can give you info based on your location, like commute predictions, nearby restaurants, and better local search results.
Begin lessonYou can let apps use your phone’s location to take actions for you or give you information. For example, apps can use your phone's location to see commute traffic or find nearby restaurants.
Begin lessonApps need access to your data to provide you with functionality and features. When an app asks for permission to access this data, you can allow or deny it. You can always change app permissions that you granted in app settings.
Begin lessonYou're in control of what you share with Google through your mobile device. You can see your Google Account settings right from your phone.
Begin lessonIn your phone's settings, you can change security and privacy settings for your device and for your account.
Begin lessonCustomize your Home screen with quick views of your favorite apps.
Learn moreYou can stretch a low battery when you turn on Dark theme.
Learn moreImprove your digital wellbeing by tracking and limiting your app usage.
Learn moreCreate a Google Assistant routine to get multiple things done with just the sound of your voice.
Learn moreInstantly share photos, videos, files, and links with nearby friends and family.
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