How can I get my games from my old phone onto my new phone?

To transfer games and their progress from your old phone to a new one, you can follow several methods depending on whether you are using Android or iOS devices. Here’s a concise guide:

For Android Phones

1. Using Google Play Games

• Backup on Old Phone: Open Google Play Games, go to Settings, and enable "Automatically Sign-in to Supported Games." Ensure your games are backed up to your Google account.

• Restore on New Phone: Sign in with the same Google account on the new phone, download the games from Google Play Store, and they should automatically sync your progress.

2. Using Google Backup

• Backup Data: On the old device, go to Settings > Accounts & Backup > Backup & Restore. Enable Google Backup and back up your data.

• Restore Data: On the new device, during setup, choose to restore from a Google Backup and select the most recent backup.

3. Third-Party Apps

• Helium Backup: Install Helium on both devices. Connect the old phone to a PC, enable USB Debugging, and back up your game data. Transfer the backup file to the new device and restore it using Helium.

• CLONEit: Install CLONEit on both devices, connect them to the same Wi-Fi network, and use it to transfer game data directly.

4. Manual Transfer via File Explorer

• Connect both phones to a computer. Navigate to Android/data on the old phone, copy the relevant game folders (both data and obb), and paste them into the same location on the new phone after installing the game.

5. Samsung SmartSwitch

• If you are using Samsung devices, SmartSwitch can transfer app data including game progress for many compatible games.

For iOS Devices

Transferring games between iPhones typically relies on iCloud or iTunes backups:

1. Using iCloud

• Ensure that your games are backed up in iCloud via Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > Manage Storage > Backups.

2. Using iTunes

• Connect your old iPhone to a computer, back it up using iTunes, then restore that backup onto your new iPhone.

Note

Always check if specific games support cloud saving or have their own account system for transferring progress as this can simplify the process significantly.