How to Transfer Data from an Old Phone to your New HTC One (M8)

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Table of Contents

1. Step 1: Backup your old phone
2. Step 2: Set up your new HTC One (M8)
3. Step 3: Connect your old phone to your new HTC One (M8)
4. Step 4: Transfer data using HTC Transfer Tool
5. Step 5: Transfer additional data manually

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Step 1: Backup your old phone

To transfer data from your old phone to the new HTC One (M8), it is important to first back up your old phone. Follow these steps to back up your old phone:

1. Go to the Settings app on your old phone.
2. Scroll down and tap on "Backup & Reset".
3. Enable the option for "Back up my data" and "Automatic restore".
4. Tap on "Backup account" and select your Google account to save the backup.
5. Once the backup is complete, proceed to the next step.

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Step 2: Set up your new HTC One (M8)

Before transferring data, you need to set up your new HTC One (M8) by following these steps:

1. Power on your new HTC One (M8) by pressing and holding the power button.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to select your preferred language, Wi-Fi network, and other initial settings.
3. Sign in with your Google account when prompted or create a new account if you don't have one.
4. Set up any additional preferences and complete the setup process.

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Step 3: Connect your old phone to your new HTC One (M8)

To transfer data, you need to connect your old phone to your new HTC One (M8) using the HTC Transfer Tool. Here's how:

1. On your new HTC One (M8), go to the Play Store and download the HTC Transfer Tool app.
2. Open the HTC Transfer Tool app on your new phone.
3. On your old phone, go to the Play Store and download the HTC Transfer Tool app.
4. Open the HTC Transfer Tool app on your old phone.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to establish a connection between the two devices. This can be done via Wi-Fi or using a USB OTG cable.

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Step 4: Transfer data using HTC Transfer Tool

Once the connection between the two devices is established, you can transfer data from your old phone to your new HTC One (M8) using the HTC Transfer Tool. Follow these steps:

1. Select the types of data you want to transfer, such as contacts, messages, photos, videos, and more.
2. Tap on "Start" or "Transfer" to begin the transfer process.
3. Wait for the transfer to complete. The time taken depends on the amount of data being transferred.
4. Once the transfer is finished, you can disconnect the devices and start using your new HTC One (M8) with all your old data.

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Step 5: Transfer additional data manually

While the HTC Transfer Tool can transfer most of your data, there might be some additional data that needs to be transferred manually. Here are some common examples:

Transfer Contacts:

1. On your old phone, go to the Contacts app.
2. Select all contacts or specific ones you want to transfer.
3. Go to the settings of the Contacts app and choose the option to export contacts.
4. Select the storage location as a vCard or CSV file.
5. Transfer the exported file to your new HTC One (M8) using methods like Bluetooth, email, or cloud storage.
6. On your new HTC One (M8), import the contacts from the vCard or CSV file using the Contacts app.

Transfer Media Files:

1. Connect your old phone to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Copy the desired media files (such as photos, videos, music) from your old phone to your computer.
3. Disconnect your old phone and connect your new HTC One (M8) to the computer.
4. Copy the media files from your computer to the appropriate folders on your new HTC One (M8).

Transfer Apps:

1. On your old phone, go to the Play Store and install a backup app like "App Backup & Restore".
2. Open the backup app and create a backup of the desired apps.
3. Transfer the backup file to your new HTC One (M8) using methods like Bluetooth, email, or cloud storage.
4. On your new HTC One (M8), install the backup app and restore the backed-up apps.

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By following the above steps, you should be able to transfer data from your old phone to your new HTC One (M8) seamlessly. Enjoy your new device with all your important data intact!