How to Set Up Your New Google Pixel/Pixel XL Phone

Google’s phones, the Pixel and Pixel XL are now available. The new Google Pixel will run with Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor with 4GB of RAM, 32GB or 128GB of storage and a dual 12MP and 8MP camera set-up. The bigger Google Pixel phone will reportedly feature a higher-spec 13MP rear-facing camera, running the latest Android 7.1 Nougat, rocking the best camera in any smartphone, stunning battery life and a premium design. It’s fast, fluid and powerful.

If you’ve just bought a shiny new Google Pixel or Pixel XL smartphone, you’ll have to go through a setup process. But how can you configure it. In this guide we’ll explain how to get started with your new Google Pixel and share a few tips and tricks to make the process easier. Follow these tips and you’ll be having fun with your new Pixel phone in no time.

• Part 1. Backup Your Old Phone
• Part 2. Setup Lockscreen Security
• Part 3. Enable and Use Google Assistant
• Part 4. Install Select Apps
• Part 5. Transfer Data From Old Phone

Part 1. Backup Your Old Phone

You are suggested to backup your old phone, no matter iPhone 6s Plus/6s/6/6 Plus/5/5s, new iPhone 7/7 Plus, or Samsung Galaxy S2/S3/S4/S5/S6/S7, HTC, Sony, Moto, and other Android phone or tablets. This post offers different methods to easily backup your iOS devices or Android phones.

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Part 2. Setup Lockscreen Security

Next, using a lockscreen password, pin, or fingerprint to keep your Pixel safe and secure. The initial setup on the device will prompt you to finish this step, and we’d recommend you do it.

Pixel Imprint on the back of the phone is one of the best fingerprint scanners around. It’s located in an easy to tap spot, and setup is a breeze. It only takes about 20 seconds to do. Start by entering a pin, then tap your finger to the sensor six times to register a print. The entire process is fast, easy and secure. Now your new Pixel phone is ready for use and will be protected from prying eyes or in case of theft.

Part 3. Enable and Use Google Assistant

The Assistant of Google Search or Google is one of the key selling points for Pixel. Taking everything Google knows about the web, search, your location, machine learning and artificial intelligence. Then blending that into a personal assistant for every Pixel owner.

This is shown during the initial setup as well, or can be accessed by a long-press of the round home button on the bottom middle of the screen. Train it to recognize your voice (even when the screen is off) by saying “Ok, Google” three times. It walks you through setup, then will show you all it has to offer.

Part 4. Install Select Apps

Near the end of setup, a list of suggested tasks will show up on the screen. Tap on each one, completing it (or not) and then finish your setup. You can view the list of apps Google will install on your Pixel, like Android Pay, Allo or Google Docs, etc. Go through it, select the apps you want to installed and finish the setup process.

Part 5. Transfer Data From Old Phone

Google Pixle adapter works with devices running iOS 8 and up, as well as the Nexus 5, 6, 5X and 6P running Android 5.0 or newer. Google also states that the transfer tool will work with most Android devices running Android 5.0 and newer, but stops short of listing specific devices.

Besides, Phone Transfer is specially designed to help you transfer data from old phone to Google Pixel/Pixel XL without any restrictions, including contacts, text messages, iMessages, photos and music, videos, calebdar events, apps, WhatsApp messages, etc. It is a time-saving and practical transfer tool that you can copy all files to new Pixel from any other iOS or Android device, such as iPhone 3gs/4/4s/5/5s/6/6s/SE, Samsung Galaxy S2/S3/S4/S5/S6/S7/A7/A8/J7, HTC, LG, Motorola, Huawei, Sony, etc.

Note: Before you begin the transfer process, charge the Pixel to at least 50 percent.

Step 1.Free Download the Program on Your PC/Mac

Launch the Phone Transfer program on your window PC or Mac after downloading and installing, then enter the “Phone to Phone Transfer” mode to start transferring process.

Step 2.Connect Your iPhone/iPad/Android and Pixel Phones to PC

Next, link your iPhone/iPad/Android and Pixel phone to the same computer via USB cables. The program will detect your devices automatically. You will see your old phone is on the left side of the window as “Source” phone, while your new Pixel phone is on the right side as destination one. You can click “Flip” to change their position, if the two devices are not in the right place.

Step 3.Transfer Selected Files to New Pixel

The transferable data include contacts, messages, call logs, apps, photos, music, WhatsApp messages and videos, etc, you can selectively select data you want then click “Start Copy” and the selected data will be smoothly and quickly transferred from your old device to new Google Pixel phone.

Last but not least, you can also restore all backed up data to Pixel/Pixel XL if you have ever backed up your old phone to your computer.

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