How Do I Transfer Files Between Two Android Phones?
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Open the file that you’d like to share > tap the share icon > tap Nearby Share. Your phone will now start searching for devices nearby. The person you’re sending the file to will also need to enable Nearby Share on their Android phone. Once your phone detects the receiver’s phone, you simply tap their device name.

How do I share files between two Android devices?

Tap the Share icon and then select Nearby Share. At the Nearby Share screen, wait for any nearby devices to appear, then tap the name of the device to which you want to share the file. Any nearby device that has Nearby Share activated displays a notification prompting the user to make their device visible.

How do I transfer everything from one phone to another?

How to back up data on your old Android phone

  1. Open Settings from the app drawer or home screen.
  2. Scroll down to the bottom of the page.
  3. Go to the System menu.
  4. Tap Backup.
  5. Make sure the toggle for Back up to Google Drive is set to On.
  6. Hit Back up now to sync the latest data on the phone with Google Drive.
Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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