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Just got your hands on a shiny new Android phone? Maximize its performance with these 5 must-do steps right out of the box!
A simple method for users to transfer all apps and data from their old phone to a new one is through a USB cable. You'll need a USB OTG and copy all data from the old device to the USB. Then, plug the USB into the new device to transfer everything.
Of course, that's not the only option. On Google Play, there are plenty of third-party apps that support transferring files, apps, videos, music, and documents to a new device without a cable. Some apps you can consider are Helium - App Sync and Backup, Titanium Backup, MobiKin Assistant for Android.
Companies like Huawei, Samsung, and Xiaomi all have their own apps to assist users in transferring data to a new device without much hassle.
3. Connect and sync your Google account on the new device
For Android phones, during system startup, you'll be prompted to sign in to your Google account. You can skip this step, but I highly recommend against it as signing in to Google is the first step to personalize your phone.
If you already have information from your old device, it won't take long to get acquainted with the new phone as it fully syncs data from the old one.
You just need to go to Settings > Accounts and proceed to sign in with your Google account.
4. Update to the latest operating system on the device immediately
The next priority I recommend you do right away is to find and update to the latest supported operating system version on your device. New updates will help improve phone performance and patch any lingering vulnerabilities from the previous version.
To update the operating system, go to Settings > System/About phone > System update. Note that the names and locations of options may vary depending on the device you are using.
5. Download essential apps from the Play Store immediately
The final essential step right after getting a new device is to install apps from the Play Store. In addition to default apps, you'll need to install social networking apps like Facebook, Telegram, Instagram,... or popular games for the best entertainment moments.
Additionally, you need to open the Google Play app, tap on the menu icon at the top left corner > Apps and games > Update all to update all apps on your phone to the latest version for optimal use!
With a few small tips shared above, hopefully, they will be helpful to you. If you have any other experiences, please leave them in the comments section below for everyone to reference.
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