Android Switch

Google LLC

About this app

Android Switch is already installed on your Android device so you can securely copy photos, videos, contacts, and more from another phone or tablet during setup.

Plus, if you have a Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro or Pixel 9 Pro Fold, you can use Android Switch to move your data anytime after setup, even if you don't have your other device.

Ratings and reviews

This app is meant to help migrate data from an older phone to a brand-new one, and has a peculiar quirk. Sometimes Google Play will tell users that they have a "X" number of apps to update, but they will see a total of "X minus 1" apps on their list of pending updates. Almost every time, this is the app that's missing from the list. Apparently, not many people know about it, so I'm leaving this review both to help them and also to find this app more quickly in case it needs to be updated.

I am getting ready to switch to a new phone. was looking through my apps on current phone and realized that "Andriod Switch" is installed but no icon for it anywhere. tried to uninstall it but won't let me , only the updated. and it needs an up date when i found it installed. tried to update but it runs into a problem and can't. Now i am reading alot of bad reviews about this app that is apparently installed but can not find an Icon for on my phone. I am not happy about this.

I, Erica Broussard am not using this app. I am not requesting this app and I can't uninstall it. Someone is using it to control my device(s) and accounts remotely without my permission! Also the things they do are showing up as from my account or device. They are using fused location, device companion, parental controls, wallpapers, widgets, accessibility and Android auto among other apps and settings to control my accounts, settings and devices! Someone PLEASE help me!

What's new

It's now easier to bring your data from another phone or tablet.