Help move from a device to another device,help

[Gaia]

Hi
i would move from my samsung s3 to a new huawei
is there a program for windows that let me backup my samsungs s3 contacts, application data (photos,multimedia,video) ,photos ,video ,in short all what i have on my mobile to anothr device like a new huawei

i know only this program Apowersoft Phone Manager
can do it ?
is there a better program or what do you advises me?

thanks

 

[Crashdamage]

Enable 'Backup my data' and 'Automatic restore' in:
Settings > Backup and restore.
Check the Sync settings in:
Settings > Accounts > Google > Select your account > Enable desired items to sync
This backs up to your Google account and automatically restores Google contacts, Keep notes, Calendar, home screens, WiFi passwords and some other settings, if selected and enabled.

SMS/MMS are not included in the above but can be backed up with a dedicated SMS backup app lke SMS Backup & Restore or with general backup apps like MyBackup Pro or Helium, which can backup much more than just texts.

Some apps like AquaMail, Nova Launcher, X-plore, FolderSync and VoiceChoice have a backup function that will generate backup configuration files. Manually copy those for quick restoration. Manually copy photos, music, documents etc to a computer or cloud storage for transfer.

 

[Gaia]

hi
but is there a windows program that can do it ?
i plugin via usb backup what i need, and restore on another device ...
thanks

 

[chanchan05]

Nothing that I know of. Samsung Smart Switch does what you want, but only works on Samsung phones. So it won't work on your Huawei.

 

[Gaia]

Nothing that I know of. Samsung Smart Switch does what you want, but only works on Samsung phones. So it won't work on your Huawei.

hi
seems that Wondershare MobileGo http://mobilego.wondershare.com/guide/android-backup-and-restore.html could do it

or MobileTrans or DrPhone
don't know if it's free

 

[Crashdamage]

hi
but is there a windows program that can do it ?
i plugin via usb backup what i need, and restore on another device ...
thanks

The method I described will work and no app is needed except for SMS/MMS.

If you feel like you must have a Windows program check out Helium:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup

 

[Gaia]

The method I described will work and no app is needed except for SMS/MMS.

If you feel like you must have a Windows program check out Helium:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup

thanks is it free ?
at least at the home page seems free
thanks Crashdamage

 

[codesplice]

hi
seems that Wondershare MobileGo http://mobilego.wondershare.com/guide/android-backup-and-restore.html could do it

or MobileTrans or DrPhone
don't know if it's free

From what I've seen, Wondershare's products are almost certainly a scam. We've seen a lot of would-be spammers trying to push their apps here, but not a single user reporting in to say that it worked as expected.

Helium, as recommended by @Crashdamage, is my go-to backup/restore application. Its free version works fine; the pro version just unlocks cloud-based backup and batch restores.

Hope this helps.

 

[Gaia]

From what I've seen, Wondershare's products are almost certainly a scam. We've seen a lot of would-be spammers trying to push their apps here, but not a single user reporting in to say that it worked as expected.

Helium, as recommended by @Crashdamage, is my go-to backup/restore application. Its free version works fine; the pro version just unlocks cloud-based backup and batch restores.

Hope this helps.

Hi Codesplice
thanks because i was thinking to buy one of them , there are so many programs outside

i will go with helium and i guess the free version should fit

thanks

 

[Gaia]

Hope this helps.

hi
sorry i forget , my phone is not rooted , can i use the program without rooting it?
thanks

 

[codesplice]

hi
sorry i forget , my phone is not rooted , can i use the program without rooting it?
thanks

Yep!

Without root, you'll need to use the PC application to initiate the backup:
https://www.clockworkmod.com/carbon

 

[Gaia]

Yep!

Without root, you'll need to use the PC application to initiate the backup:
https://www.clockworkmod.com/carbon

thanks!

 

[chanchan05]

Helium won't backup contacts, photos and files. Keep that in mind. Just the apps.

 

[Gaia]

Helium won't backup contacts, photos and files. Keep that in mind. Just the apps.

thnaks

in short to backup cantacts fofos and files message , i need samsung switch for samsung movile
for another devices , it's a problem ,isn't ?
but for example iphone has an utility to migrate from android to ios

 

[Crashdamage]

in short to backup cantacts fofos and files message , i need samsung switch for samsung movile

No. Go back and read my reply post #2.
Contacts are transferred by your Google account, as long as you saved them to Google.
SMS/MMS must be transferred by Helium, MyBackup, or an app for texts only like SMS Backup &restore.
Photos, videos, documents etc should copied manually, transferred with a computer and USB cable, by cloud storage or other method.

for another devices , it's a problem ,isn't ?
but for example iphone has an utility to migrate from android to ios

That's why I've given generic instructions how to do this, so that you're not tied to software by a particular manufacturer. So that you can use your backups to transfer to any make or model of phone.

Android Backup & Restore in Marshmallow 6.0 is more advanced and will simplify changing devices. But app developers have to enable it for it to work. Some already have. Given a little time for apps to catch up, Android Backup & Restore will work like backup in iOS.

 

[Gaia]

No. Go back and read my reply post #2.
Contacts are transferred by your Google account, as long as you saved them to Google.
SMS/MMS must be transferred by Helium, MyBackup, or an app for texts only like SMS Backup &restore.
Photos, videos, documents etc should copied manually, transferred with a computer and USB cable, by cloud storage or other method.


That's why I've given generic instructions how to do this, so that you're not tied to software by a particular manufacturer. So that you can use your backups to transfer to any make or model of phone.

Android Backup & Restore in Marshmallow 6.0 is more advanced and will simplify changing devices. But app developers have to enable it for it to work. Some already have. Given a little time for apps to catch up, Android Backup & Restore will work like backup in iOS.

hi Crashdamage
yes i have read your tutorial ,and it's a great great tutorial
just looking for a very simple solution but seems there are not simple solution ,like click & restore
thanks a lot

 

[Crashdamage]

No, there's no click and go solution. It will take some time, but eventually Android Backup &'Restore will get there.

 

[Gaia]

Enable 'Backup my data' and 'Automatic restore' in:
Settings > Backup and restore.
Check the Sync settings in:
Settings > Accounts > Google > Select your account > Enable desired items to sync
This backs up to your Google account and automatically restores Google contacts, Keep notes, Calendar, home screens, WiFi passwords and some other settings, if selected and enabled.

SMS/MMS are not included in the above but can be backed up with a dedicated SMS backup app lke SMS Backup & Restore or with general backup apps like MyBackup Pro or Helium, which can backup much more than just texts.

Some apps like AquaMail, Nova Launcher, X-plore, FolderSync and VoiceChoice have a backup function that will generate backup configuration files. Manually copy those for quick restoration. Manually copy photos, music, documents etc to a computer or cloud storage for transfer.

Hi CrashDamage
first i want to thank you again , your advises are superb i was able to move to ather device without a problem

may i ask you a question ?
how can i sync /merge my phone contacts or sim contacts with google on a Huawei p8 ?

thansk!

 

[Crashdamage]

I can't give you instructions specifically for a Huawei P8. But these generic instructions should get you going.

http://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?p=4466923

The option to save contacts to SIM cards is disappearing and no doubt will be gone completely in a year or two. Unlike other contacts options, SIM contacts can have names and numbers only - no email addresses, physical addresses, photos, birthdays, notes - none of the extra information most people like to be able to add. SIM contacts is old, outdated technology that should not be considered a viable option.

 

[Gaia]

I can't give you instructions specifically for a Huawei P8. But these generic instructions should get you going.

http://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?p=4466923

The option to save contacts to SIM cards is disappearing and no doubt will be gone completely in a year or two. Unlike other contacts options, SIM contacts can have names and numbers only - no email addresses, physical addresses, photos, birthdays, notes - none of the extra information most people like to be able to add. SIM contacts is old, outdated technology that should not be considered a viable option.

Hi Crashdamage , i will try it!!!
thanks