Backup android phone?

[c0d0ps]

I want to backup my Samsung galaxy s4 so I can transfer over all my information (apps, pictures) to my new phone.

Samsung galaxy s6.

 

What free programs do you recommend?

[ZetZet]

google photos can back up your pictures

 

 

and your apps are already tied to your google account.

 

 

you can also use sync feature with NFC when setting up the S6. Don't need any program.

[c0d0ps]

Just now, ZetZet said:

google photos can back up your pictures

 

 

and your apps are already tied to your google account.

So if I login in with my google account I will have my apps or what?

[c0d0ps]

1 minute ago, ZetZet said:

you can also use sync feature with NFC when setting up the S6. Don't need any program.

I bring S4 right next to it and then transfer my programs?

[ZetZet]

Just now, c0d0ps said:

So if I login in with my google account I will have my apps or what?

login with google account go to google store and my apps. then just select all the ones you want to install into your s6.

[c0d0ps]

Just now, ZetZet said:

login with google account go to google store and my apps. then just select all the ones you want to install into your s6.

Okay, thanks.

I will get the phone later today (If It is in store) and I'll try it out.

[ZetZet]

 

1 minute ago, c0d0ps said:

I bring S4 right next to it and then transfer my programs?

when you first set up your s6 it will ask if you want to sync with a current device, if you do then select that option and yes you can use NFC to sync everything.

[Donut417]

I think Samsung has an app. I dont remember what its called, but my brother in law used it at the T Mobile store when he went from his S5 to Note. But It easily got every thing over to his new phone. 

[Harlan]

There's also a Samsung smart switch program made just for this.

It's probably the simpler option.

[c0d0ps]

1 hour ago, Harlan said:

There's also a Samsung smart switch program made just for this.

It's probably the simpler option.

The name of the program is "Samsung Smart Switch" ?

[Harlan]

18 minutes ago, c0d0ps said:

The name of the program is "Samsung Smart Switch" ?

Yes

 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.easyMover

 

There is also a PC program with the same name from Samsung

[c0d0ps]

10 hours ago, Harlan said:

Yes

 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.easyMover

 

There is also a PC program with the same name from Samsung

I take it I can transfer apps and settings/history/progress for those apps?

[Harlan]

Hmm. I think it'll move the app's data for built-in ones like messenger and phone, maybe the browser.

Fo r the rest you'll have to rely on Google like zetzet said.