Google is constantly improving its data transfer service for Android users, but it seems that the experience of transferring data from an old phone to a new one remains less efficient than the similar solution offered by Apple.
Google’s tool, known as the Migration Tool, was designed to make it easier to transfer data between devices, but the process isn’t always fast and hassle-free, especially when it comes to transferring your entire collection of photos, documents, and app settings .
Recently, Google announced the release of an improved functionality called “Copy data from another device”, which promises to streamline this process. One of the main advantages of the new service is the possibility to transfer data even after the initial configuration of the new device.
Google announces the implementation of a new protocol called “MultiTransportD2DTransport”
The Migration Tool requires a Google Drive backup and an available WiFi connection when setting up a new phone to work effectively, Android Authority writes.
The major innovation brought by Google is the implementation of a new protocol called “MultiTransportD2DTransport”, which allows the simultaneous use of WiFi connection and data cable to speed up data transfer. This method should significantly increase the speed of data transfer between devices.
However, the new data migration method also comes with certain limitations. Any settings changed on the new device before the transfer will not be overwritten, and data transfer can only be done from a previous device signed in with the same Google account.
