Updated: March 13, 2023
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I want to change contacts & picktures from my old phone to my new phone

Hello, thank you for using Howly. I’ll be happy to help you out! May I ask your name?

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*****

Nice to meet you, *****!
Could you tell me what is the model of your phone?

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old or new

Both, please.

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Old phone is galaxy j3 New is galaxy s21fe5g

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Please, follow the instruction below:

  1. On your old phone, open the "Settings" app.
  2. Tap Google and then Settings for Google apps -> Google Contacts sync -> Also sync device contacts -> Automatically back up & sync device contacts.
  3. Turn on Automatically back up & sync device contacts.
  4. Pick the account you have access to.
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on auto back up

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but after that im lost

Can you please clarify at what stage you are having problems?

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i clicked on auto back up {& sync device contacts but nothing happening

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Can you please click on it again?

Customer Replay

done
still nothing
ok I have it synced to my old phone

Have you done steps 3 and 4?

Customer Replay

yes

Good, thank you! Can you please clarify if you used the same Google account on your new phone?

Customer Replay

I will make one if not

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Can you please check it?

Customer Replay

I'm in google acounts now

Do you have the same Google account on your new phone as on the old one?

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yes

Good!
Please, follow the instruction below:

  1. Please, open your new phone's Settings app.
  2. Tap Google.
  3. Tap Set up & restore.
  4. Tap Restore contacts.
  5. Tap the old phone with the contacts to copy.
Customer Replay

I think you and i finally got it done

Good!
Have your contacts been successfully transferred to your new phone?

Customer Replay

yes finally thank you very much sorry it took so long

I’m glad I was able to get that sorted out for you. Before you go, is there anything else I can assist you with today?

Customer Replay

not today thank you

Thank you for choosing our service!
If you have any additional questions, don't hesitate to contact us anytime. Have a nice one!

Customer Replay

thank you

Please feel free to contact us at any time. We'll be happy to help you. Have a nice one!

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