How to Setup Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: Transfer Settings from iPhone or Android Guide

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL initial welcome and language selection screen

Setting up a new flagship phone is exciting, and Google modern transfer assistant makes moving from an iPhone or older Android phone virtually seamless. You can transfer contacts, photos, text history, call logs, and compatible apps in minutes.

Preparing for a Smooth Phone Migration

Setting up a new flagship phone is exciting, and Google modern transfer assistant makes moving from an iPhone or older Android phone virtually seamless. You can transfer contacts, photos, text history, call logs, and compatible apps in minutes.

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL initial welcome and language selection screen
Power on your new Pixel 11 Pro XL to launch the setup wizard and connect to your home Wi-Fi network.

Step 1: Power On and Connect to Wi-Fi

Press the power button on the right side of the Pixel 11 Pro XL. Select your language and region, then connect to your secure home Wi-Fi network.

Copy Apps and Data screen offering iPhone and Android transfer
The setup assistant prompts you to transfer photos, contacts, WhatsApp chats, and messages from your old device.

Step 2: Choose Cable or Wireless Transfer

When prompted to Copy Apps & Data, tap Next. Using the included USB-C to USB-C cable is significantly faster than wireless transfer and reliably migrates large video galleries and WhatsApp message history.

Connecting old phone to new Pixel with USB-C to USB-C cable
Connect both phones using a USB-C to USB-C cable for high-speed, direct wire transfer without data caps.

Step 3: Connect Devices and Trust Connection

Plug one end of the USB cable into your old phone and the other into the Pixel. Unlock your old phone and tap Trust or Allow on the prompt.

Checklist showing apps, photos, messages, and call history selected
Select which data types to migrate, with an estimated transfer time calculated on-screen.

Step 4: Select Your Data and Complete Setup

Review the checklist of items to copy. Check the boxes for Apps, Photos, Messages, and Settings. Tap Copy and let the process run while you configure fingerprint and face unlock.

Completed Pixel setup displaying transferred contacts and wallpapers
Your new Pixel 11 Pro XL boots directly to the personalized home screen with all your data preserved.

Helpful Tips and Related Tutorials

For more practical tutorials and setup guides, discover how to how to add a picture to a contact on Android, explore enable Google Gemini AI assistant on Pixel, or browse our complete collection of Android tips.


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