Learn 2 Effective Solutions To Transfer Files And App’s Data From An Android Phone To Google Pixel 3a/3a XL!
Purchased a new Google Pixel 3a or Pixel 3a XL?
Eager to use your new Pixel phone?
Wait! Wait! Wait!
Before you start to use your Pixel 3a/3a XL phone, you should transfer all data from your old Android phone to new Pixel 3a/3a XL.
We know that data is very much important that nobody want to lose.
So, in this tutorial guide, we will show you the 2 most effective solutions that will help you to transfer data and app’s data from an Android phone to Google Pixel 3a/3a XL. Just go through the solutions.

With the help of Phone Switch Tool, you can:
- Efficiently switch/copy/transfer data from any Android Phone to Google Pixel 3a/3a XL phone.
- Also transfer data from iPhone/iPad/iPod touch to Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL and vice versa.
- Transfer files types such as photos, videos, music, contacts, text messages, call logs, calendar, apps and app’s data to Pixel 3a/3 a XL.
- Switch data from any Android phone such as Google Pixel, Samsung, OnePlus, LG, Huawei, Xiaomi, Motorola, HTC, Sony, etc and iOS such as iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch to Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL.
- 100% safe and secure. Easy, simple and fast.
Free Download Trial Version/Buy Now Phone Switch To Transfer Data From Android To Google Pixel 3a/3a XL
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As per Google, Google Pixel 3a & 3a XL is tag-lined as – “Premium. For Less. The camera that does the work for you. Unlimited Storage. All-day battery. Fast charging. Google Assistant: Make Google do it. Peace of mind built-in & more. Meet Google Pixel 3a & 3a XL.”
To know more information like phone overview, technical specifications, comparison, please visit: Pixel 3a & Pixel 3a XL – The Mobile That Gets It Done.
Well, many users are upgrading their smartphone to keep themselves up-to-date to new mobile technology. Anyway, if you have purchased the Pixel 3a/3a XL and replacing the old Android phone, then one thing make you worry about and that is – “data stored on your old Android phone”.
You will definitely have this question in your mind – How to transfer all files, apps and app’s data from your old Android to new Google Pixel 3a/3a XL phone?
Well, Just Calm Down!
Here we present two solutions that will help you to transfer files & App’s data from an Android to Pixel 3a/3a XL.
Also Read: 3 Ways To Backup And Restore Google Pixel 3a (XL)
Solution 1: Copy Data From An Android Phone To Google Pixel 3a/3a XL Using OTG Cable
Yes, you heard it right!
With the help of OTG cable (quick switch adapter/USB cable), you can easily copy data from an Android phone to Pixel 3a or 3a XL.
Note: You will need below-mentioned things to do so.
- A cable that works with your old Android phone such as charger/USB cable.
- A Quick Switch Adapter will work, if your old phone or cable has support connection other than USB-C.
- SIM card and SIM card insertion tool, until and unless your phone carrier is Google Fi and you are using eSIM.
- Both phones should have sufficient battery power.
- On your old Android phone, install all available updates.
Now, below follow the detailed steps to transfer data from an Android to Google Pixel 3a or Pixel 3a XL.
Steps To Copy/Transfer Data From An Android To Google Pixel 3a/3a XL
Step 1: Insert SIM card on your Pixel phone. Switch ON your Pixel phone.
Step 2: On your Pixel phone, you will see “Start” button. Tap on “Start” button. Make sure your phone is connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data.
Step 3: Tap “Copy your data”.
Step 4: Switch ON and unlock your old Android phone. Connect one end of a cable to your old Android phone and connect the cable’s other end to your Pixel phone. Alternatively you can connect it to Quick Switch Adapter and plug the adapter to your Pixel phone.
Step 5: On your old phone, tap “Copy”. Simply, follow the on-screen steps.
Step 6: After that you will see the list of your data on your Pixel phone.
- In order to copy all data, simply tap “Copy”.
- If you want to copy some of the data, then “Turn OFF” what you don’t need and then tap “Copy”.
Step 7: Once your transfer finishes, you will get a notification.
To know more in details, please check out: Transfer data from an Android phone to a Pixel
Also Read: How To Recover Deleted or Lost Data From Google Pixel 3a/3a XL
Video: How To Transfer Data From An Android To Pixel 3a or Pixel 3a XL Phone
If above-steps is not clear to you, then simply watch the below video tutorial – this is the tutorial of the above-mentioned steps, may be this can make things easy for you.
Video Source: Google Help
If you fail to transfer data by following the above steps, then don’t worry. You can follow the next solution which is very easy and simple.
Solution 2: Transfer Data From Any Android/iOS To Google Pixel 3a/3a XL Using Phone Switch
Phone Switch is a perfect Google Pixel 3a/3a XL Data Transfer Tool which is particularly made to transfer data between phones. It will help you to easily transfer data from an Android to Google Pixel 3a or Pixel 3a XL phone.
This Phone to Phone Transfer will allow you switch data like photos, videos, music, contacts, messages, call history, calendar, Apps and App’s data from any Android or iOS device (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch) to Google Pixel 3a/3a XL.
The best part about this Phone Switch Software is that it is available for both Windows and Mac computer and it is compatible to latest Android OS and iOS.
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This Phone Switch software also allows you transfer data from iPhone to Google Pixel 3a/3a XL and vice versa. Actually, it can transfer data between any Android phone and iOS devices such as iPhone (iPhone XS/XS Max/XR/X, etc) iPad or iPod touch.
The software support all Android and iOS smartphones such as Google Pixel, LG, Samsung, HTC, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, LG, Huawei, Panasonic, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Nokia, Oppo, Vivo, Lenovo, Motorola, Sony, Nexus, ZTE, etc.
Below follow the detailed steps to transfer data from an Android to Google Pixel 3a/3a XL by using Phone Switch software.
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Steps To Transfer Data From An Android Phone To Google Pixel 3a/3a XL
Step 1: Connect Both of Your Device To Computer
Download and launch Android Switch on your computer and click on “Switch” among the available option.
Now connect both of your devices to your computer with the help of USB cable. Here we have taken iOS and Android as an example.
The data will get transferred from the Source Device to Destination Device.
Note: If source and destination device are in wrong place then you can use the “Flip” button to exchange their position.
Step 2: Select The File and Start To Transfer
Choose the files types that you want to transfer. After selecting the file types, just click on “Start Transfer” to start transferring files from one phone to another.
Note: Do not disconnect the devices until and unless the transfer process gets complete.
You may also check mark the box “Clear data before copy”, if you want to delete data on the destination phone before transferring the files to the target phone.
In just few minutes, all the selected files will get transferred to the destination device successfully.
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Wrap Up
So, guys these are the two solutions that you can follow to transfer data from an Android phone to Google Pixel 3a/3a XL.
But in case, if first solution doesn’t work in your case due to any reasons, then it is highly recommended that you must go for second solution and must try Phone Switch software. It is simple, fast and secure and you can easily transfer/switch/move/copy data from any Android to Google Piel 3a or Pixel 3a XL.
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Max Field is a founder of Recover Android Data. He is an Android lover and loves to write tips, tricks, fixes for errors, data recovery solutions and more related to Android. He has 9+ years of experience in this field.