Copy data from an iPhone or Android device to a Pixel Tablet

Make sure you have the following:

• Fully charged Android device on the latest software and its charging cable
• New, charged Pixel Tablet
• Good Wi-Fi connection

  Important:

  • You need a Google Account to download apps, and some content won't copy to your Pixel Tablet without one.
  • If you have a Charging Speaker Dock, make sure to undock your Pixel Tablet before you transfer or copy data from another device.

You're ready to set up your new tablet:

1. Turn on your Pixel Tablet tap Get started.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions. When prompted, connect to a Wi-Fi network.

Important: You need to be connected to a network for data to copy from your old device.

1. During Pixel Tablet setup, when you're prompted to copy your apps and data, tap Next.
2. Turn on, then unlock your old device.
3. Use a USB cable to connect the 2 devices.
   • If you don't have a cable, tap No cable? follow the on-screen instructions.
4. On your old device, confirm the connection.
5. On your Pixel Tablet, sign in to your Google Account.

When you copy data with a cable, your videos, contacts, calendars, and music get copied to the new device. The following won't copy:

• Accounts other than Google Accounts and their data
• Downloads, like PDF files
• Photos, videos, and music stored in hidden folders
• Apps not from the Google Play Store
• Data from apps that don't use Android backup
• Contacts and calendars synced to non-Google services

The data copy process can take anywhere from a few minutes to over an hour. While you wait, you can manage other settings, like Fingerprint Unlock or Google Assistant. To set them up later, tap Skip.

1. Uncheck the boxes next to the data categories you don't want to copy tap Copy Continue.
2. After your data is copied to your Pixel Tablet, tap Done for now.

Tip: If one of your apps doesn't copy, you can download it from the Google Play Store.