Here, we’ll explore all your options.

Once you launch Google Photos for the first time, ensure all your albums are backed up.

Now, toggle on the folders you want on your new Android gadget.

A person attempting to share files between Android phones

sdx15/Shutterstock

Go back to the previous page and ensureBackupis enabled.

Download Google Photos on your new phoneif it isn’t preinstalledand access with your Google account.

Download:Google Photos forAndroid|iOS(Free, subscription available)

2.

Google Photos menu on Android

Install and launch the Google One app on your old gear and sign in with your Google account.

Now, tap thehamburger menuicon and go toSettings > Manage backup prefs.

Toggle onDevice dataand any other option you may need, and tapBackup now.

Google Photos settings menu on Android

Download:Google One forAndroid|iOS(Free, subscription available)

3.

Wi-Fi Direct comes as an inbuilt protocol on Android phones.

It works by making one of your phones an access point and the other unit a client.

Selecting device folders on Google Photos app

OpenSettingsand go toSettings > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Direct.

Do this on both devices and pair them by tapping one of the phone’s names.

Although the transfer speed is fast, transferring gigabytes of data may take a couple of minutes.

Google One app menu

However, Wi-Fi Direct may sometimes fail in its raw form when sharing across devices from different manufacturers.

In this case, consider installing one ofthe best third-party file transfer appsthat use the Wi-Fi Direct protocol.

Transfer Your Data to a Samsung Galaxy equipment

Samsung users have access to a proprietary app called Smart Switch.

Google One app settings

It lets you transfer media, user accounts, contacts, call logs, and other valuable data.

Download:Samsung Smart Switch forAndroid|iOS(Free)

5. yo note that Switch To Android only moves free apps that are also available on the Play Store.

You may have to repurchase paid apps if they are available for Android devices.

Google One backup options

Download:Switch To Android foriOS(Free)

6.

First, use one ofthe best file explorers for Androidto check the folders on your phone.

Wi-Fi Direct on Samsung Galaxy

Wi-Fi Direct on Samsung Galaxy

Sharing files with WiFi Direct on Android

Smart Switch user interface on Samsung phone

Smart Switch user interface on Samsung phone

Smart Switch user interface on Samsung phone