Moto G5+ to Pixel 2

[bashley101]

I just bought a Pixel 2. How can I transfer my 200+ apps and most especially some of the apps' history (2 years of ski runs, my text messages/phone calls or my offline maps, for example) from my Motorola Moto G5+ to the Pixel 2? Supposedly google does automatic backups, but I have no idea what gets backed up or how to transfer it to the new phone if that's even possible.

 

[codesplice]

You can learn about transferring apps and data from an Android phone to a Pixel here:
https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7129955

Note that you can only transfer/restore data during the initial setup of the phone. If you've already got the Pixel up and running then you'll need to first factory reset and then set it up again in order to get the transfer/restore options.

 

[bashley101]

Thanks, I'm feeling better about the prospect. When "data" is mentioned, does that include things like the options/personalization/configuration of apps?

 

[codesplice]

Yes - provided that the application's developer has chosen to utilize the Google Backup stuff.

 

[bashley101]

Better and betterer. I have to wonder why a developer would NOT so choose...

Thanks!

 

[codesplice]

I have to wonder why a developer would NOT so choose...

I wonder that too! There are unfortunately still quite a few developers who don't leverage that option, which is quite a shame since Google does all the heavy lifting so it's pretty easy to implement from a development standpoint. If you come across any of your app data that doesn't make it across, be sure to reach out to the developer of that app to find out why they don't use the Google backup thing.

 

[DonaRowe3443]

I just bought a Pixel 2. How can I transfer my 200+ apps and most especially some of the apps' history (2 years of ski runs, my text messages/phone calls or my offline maps, for example) from my Motorola Moto G5+ to the Pixel 2? Supposedly google does automatic backups, but I have no idea what gets backed up or how to transfer it to the new phone if that's even possible.

my friend also facing the issue if you found let me know