Ok Google set up my device

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Step 1 Get Google One.
Step 2 Back up your stuff.
Step 3 Turn off iMessage®.
Step 4 Sign in on your new phone.
Say hello to Android.
Help when you need it with Google Assistant.
Digital Wellbeing tools to find your balance.
Features that make the world more accessible.
A battery that works smarter and longer.
Have more questions?
Get to know your Android.
How do I get OK Google to set up my device?
How do I transfer data from my old phone to my new phone?
How do I setup my new phone with Google?
How do I activate my Android TV?

Step 1 Get Google One.
Make sure you have the latest version of Google One on your iPhone, then sign in with your Google Account.
If you don’t have a Google Account, you can create one after you download Google One.
Get Google One for iOS
Step 2 Back up your stuff.
Back up your content in Google One. Tap “Set up data backup.” You can pick specific things to store, or do it all at once. Your choice.
Learn more
Step 3 Turn off iMessage®.
Go to Settings and turn off iMessage on your iPhone. Also turn off FaceTime®. So you won’t miss any messages or calls once you’ve switched to Android.
Learn more
Step 4 Sign in on your new phone.
Sign in on your Android device with the same Google Account you used during backup. And just like that, you’re in. Your data will automatically be available in your Google Contacts, Calendar and Photos apps.

Say hello to Android.

Welcome to the world of Android. All your stuff is just where it should be: your calendar events, contacts, photos, and videos. And there’s a ton of new things to discover. With Android, get more out of every moment.

Help when you need it with Google Assistant.

Your Google Assistant helps you get more done. Control your phone, your favorite apps, and the web with your voice. So things are easier, wherever you are.

Digital Wellbeing tools to find your balance.

The tools you need to find balance with your phone. Turn on Wind Down to disconnect before bedtime or use app timers to set boundaries you can keep.

Features that make the world more accessible.

So more people can connect in new ways. From captioning almost anything on your phone to features that help you hear more clearly, Android is built for everyone.

A battery that works smarter and longer.

Adaptive Battery sends power to the apps and services you use most. Saving battery life, for when you really need it.

Have more questions?

Get the answers you need to make the switch.

Visit the help center

Get to know your Android.

Learn how to use your Android phone and get the most out of Google. Get step-by-step guides and other resources to help you unlock your device’s potential.

View all resources

Send a text, set reminders, turn on battery saver and instantly look up emails. Just say, “Hey Google” to get started.

A man seating in a lounge with a suitcase and using his Pixel for asking Hey Google to remember the place where he parked

Hey Google, remember I parked on floor 1, spot 345 of the parking garage

Ok, I’ll remember that

Hey Google, where did I park?

You parked on floor 1, spot 345 of the parking garage

Check your flight status, make a dinner reservation, check when your movie starts, and find a coffee stop along your route.

A girl waiting in the living room with her baggage while chating on her Pixel to Hey Google to know movies information

Hey Google, find me a movie theatre

I found a few places within 2.6 miles

Hey Google, buy movie tickets

Here you go

Control music on YouTube Music. Ask Google to pick up where you left off on your favorite podcasts on your Google Nest mini or smart display.1

A wallet, a Pixel, sunglasses and a set of keys over a table and a bubble asking Hey Google to play music

Hey Google, play my Workout playlist

Playing music

An example of a YouTube Music listing on a mobile phone

Google Assistant makes it incredibly simple to find your photos — and to take them as well.

A woman on her Pixel using Hey Google to show her pictures

Hey Google, show me my photos of San Francisco

Here you go

Two images of San Fransisco's skyline

Get real-time answers including the latest on weather, traffic, finance, or sports. Quickly find translations while you’re traveling.

A woman in a coffee shop getting answers from Hey Google

Hey Google, how do you say one coffee please in Spanish?

Un café por favor

Hey Google, how many dollars is 3 euros?

Three euros is about $3.18 dollars

Use your phone to control your smart home devices. Adjust the temperature, lighting, and more, even when you’re not home.2

Pixel stand in a kitchen controlling smart home devices with Hey Google

Hey Google, lock the door

Alright, locking the door

Hey Google, turn on the living room lights

Okay

How do I get OK Google to set up my device?

On your Android phone or tablet, say "Hey Google, open Assistant settings." Or, go to Assistant settings. Preferred input. Choose your preferred input.

How do I transfer data from my old phone to my new phone?

Turn on your new device..

Tap Start..

When asked, make sure you connect to a Wi-Fi network..

Choose to copy apps and data from your old device. Recommended: If you have a cable to connect your devices, follow the on-screen instructions to copy your data. ... .

Check your texts, photos, and videos..

How do I setup my new phone with Google?

On the new phone, you'll need to sign into your Google account, confirm the lock screen method used with your old phone, and tap Restore to start the data transfer process. After your new phone has been set up with data from your old phone, you can follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup process.