How to restore google photos on new phone

Restoring Google Photos on a new phone is a relatively straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Method 1: Restore from Google Account

  1. Sign in to your Google account: On your new phone, go to the Google Photos app and sign in with the same Google account you used on your old phone.
  2. Enable backup and sync: Make sure that Backup & Sync is enabled for Google Photos on your new phone. You can do this by going to the Google Photos app, tapping the three horizontal lines (menu), and selecting "Settings" > "Backup & sync".
  3. Wait for the restore process: Google Photos will automatically start restoring your photos and videos from your Google account. This process may take some time, depending on the amount of data you have stored.

Method 2: Restore from Google Drive

  1. Download Google Drive: On your new phone, download and install the Google Drive app from the Play Store.
  2. Sign in to your Google account: Sign in to the Google Drive app with the same Google account you used on your old phone.
  3. Find your Google Photos backup: In the Google Drive app, navigate to the "Backup" folder and find the "Google Photos" folder.
  4. Download the backup: Tap the "Download" button next to the "Google Photos" folder to download the backup to your new phone.
  5. Import the backup: Once the download is complete, open the Google Photos app on your new phone and tap the "Import" button. Select the downloaded backup file and follow the prompts to import your photos and videos.

Method 3: Restore from Google Takeout

  1. Download Google Takeout: On your new phone, download and install the Google Takeout app from the Play Store.
  2. Sign in to your Google account: Sign in to the Google Takeout app with the same Google account you used on your old phone.
  3. Request a download: In the Google Takeout app, select the "Google Photos" option and choose the date range for which you want to download your photos and videos.
  4. Download the backup: Follow the prompts to download the backup to your new phone.
  5. Import the backup: Once the download is complete, open the Google Photos app on your new phone and tap the "Import" button. Select the downloaded backup file and follow the prompts to import your photos and videos.

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