Top 10 Apps to Transfer Data From Android To Android

1. MobileTrans App

MobileTrans App is one of the best apps to transfer data from Android to Android without a PC. You can try using MobileTrans App to transfer up to 10 types of phone data between devices, including photos, videos, music, documents, contacts, apps, calendar, messages, WhatsApp messages, call log. You can share files from Android to Android effortlessly and wirelessly.

Step 1: Download MobileTrans App on your phone and choose Phone to Phone transfer.

Step 2: Tab Android to Android as your transfer direction. Tab Send in your old phone and Receive in your new phone. 

Step 3: Choose the data you want to transfer.

Step 4: Within a few minutes, the data will be transferred to your new Android soon.

2. Samsung Smart Switch

Another free app that transfers data from old Android device to new Android wirelessly and uses a cable is the Samsung Smart Switch. It mainly supports the latest Samsung Galaxy devices and even comes preloaded in some Samsung devices like S7, S8, S9, Note 8, and Note 9. It allows data transfer between any two Android devices (Lenovo, HTC, Motorola, etc.). The app can also even transfer data between two Android devices through the SD card.

You can transfer contacts, calendars, pictures, music, text messages, and much more. Another main advantage of using the Samsung Smart Switch is that it allows the devices to connect with other platforms like iOS, Windows, and Blackberry for transferring useful files and folders. And now Smart Switch can even transfer WhatsApp from iOS to Samsung.

Pros

• Optimized for Samsung devices, seamless UI.
• No internet connection.

Cons

• Limited compatibility with non-Samsung phones.
• May encounter mid-transfer glitches.
• Slow data transfer.

3. Xender

Xender is another user-friendly app for Android users to transfer data from Android to Android. All you need is to connect the devices through a hotspot, and it doesn’t require any wire, cables, or data connection to transfer files of all types. It allows its users to transfer pictures, videos, messages, games, contacts, and much more.

Not only this, but Xender also allows its users to connect four different devices at the same time to transfer the data. You can even transfer the data across different platforms like iOS and Windows and even to a PC without any PC-side software installation. Xender can share files at a speed of 40 MB/ second without any restrictions in transferring large files.

Pros

• Do not need USB cable.
• Cross-platform support.

Cons

• takes too long to transfer data.
• Ask for too many App permissions.
• Contains ads.

4. Send Anywhere

Send Anywhere lets its users transfer content from Android to Android with maximum protection with strong 256-bit encryption, which is why it is the favorite of most users. The app comes for free with in-app purchases but contains ads. It is a cross-platform and secure Android data transfer app that lets you transfer data by entering a special 6-digit code or by scanning the QR code to connect. You can share the data without the help of the internet and mobile data. The data can be shared with multiple people using a custom link.

The app also has cloud storage where the data or files can be stored and then shared with any device. The transferred data is not on any server and can send any number of files and other data. One can also go for Send Anywhere Plus using which data of up to 50 GB can be shared at a single time.

Pros

• No internet connection needed.
• Versatile with multi-device support

Cons

• Too many Ads.
• Free version has limited features.

5. AirDroid

Recommended by various tech websites like PCWorld, CNET, BGR, and Lifehacker, AirDroid is one of the best apps to transfer data at a good speed and on different networks. AirDroid lets you transfer files and folders from one Android device to another, enabling its users to wirelessly control their Android devices using their computers and transfer files between computer and android phones. Even if the screen of your Android device goes blank, you can still do what you normally do on the phone and even can trace the phone if it gets lost. You can transfer the files from Android to PC and vice-versa.

Another benefit of using AirDroid is that users can back up their files from phone to computer while sharing the clipboard between the two devices. The only limitation of using AirDroid is that it does not allow data transfer to multiple devices.

Pros

• Wireless data transfer.
• Versatile with multi-device support

Cons

• Limited data size on the free version.

6. SHAREit

One of the most popular and favorite apps to migrate data from Android to Android on the list is SHAREit. All you need is the downloaded app on both the devices between which the data will be transferred. The devices need to be connected via Wi-Fi and once that is done, you can see the files you can transfer. 

Files of any type like movies, songs, documents, pictures, apps, and much more can be transferred using SHAREit. The receivers can select the files and apps they want to receive without bothering the sender. With SHAREit, you can transfer files with a speed of up to 20 Mb/ second. Not only this but with its CLONEit feature, you can also copy important data from the sender's device within a few minutes.

Pros

• Faster data transfer than other apps.
• Wireless data transfer.

Cons

• Contains ads and unnecessary features.
• May be stuck in the middle of a data transfer.

7. Zapya

Another best high-speed file-sharing app on the list is Zapya. It is a cross-platform app that allows data transfer between Android, iOS, Windows Phone, MAC, etc. Using Zapya, you can connect four devices and transfer files of all formats among them using a QR code.

Zapya comes with an instant messenger feature that allows its users to chat and share streaming content with a nearby group of friends. With Zapya’s phone replication option, you can also backup and transfer files and folders from old phone to new phone. Zapya is free of cost with no display ads and in-app purchases.

Pros

• Multi-language support.

Cons

• Contains ads and unnecessary features.

8. Bluetooth File Transfer

Bluetooth File Transfer is one of the most underestimated file transfer apps but in reality, it comes with a fast inbuilt file browser and a clean User Interface. You can share files over a Bluetooth connection using the Android Bluetooth File Transfer App. All the files are transferred using a secure connection as authorization of incoming connections is mandatory while using this app. You can also use the integrated browser to move, copy, cut, and delete items you want to and even zip and unzip files with encryption.

Pros

• Pre-installed and works offline.

Cons

• Slow for large files.

9. Google Backup and Restore

Google Backup and Restore is an Android feature that automatically backs up your data to Google Drive, including contacts, calendar events, app data, call history, and settings. It ensures your information is safe and easy to restore when switching to a new device. The backup happens over Wi-Fi and when the device is charging, so your data remains up to date. During device setup, Google Backup simplifies the transfer process by restoring your backed-up data seamlessly. Additionally, photos can be stored and synced with Google Photos, providing cloud-based storage and protection for your images.

Pros

• Pre-installed on Android, easy setup.

Cons

• Requires stable internet and sufficient Google Drive storage.

10. Phone Clone

Phone Clone is a data transfer App developed by Huawei. Just like Samsung Smart Switch, it aims to move data to your new Huawei phones. Whether you are new to Android or using other Android phones, you can quickly transfer your photos, messages, contacts, and even Apps to your new Huawei. You can transfer data without USB cable or Internet connection. If you are switching to Huawei, Phone Clone is the best tool for you.

Pros

• Works via Wi-Fi Direct, so no mobile data or Wi-Fi network is required during the transfer.
• Easily transfers contacts, messages, photos, apps, and more from one device to another.

Cons

• May not work as smoothly with all brands or operating system versions.
• Some apps may not be fully transferred, particularly those requiring specific settings or authentication.