Google to Speed Up Data Transfer Between Android Devices
Google is reportedly making it faster for customers to transfer their data from one Android handset to the next. It could have been another reason for customers to continue choosing Android over iOS, but fans are begging for a different transfer feature instead.
Enhancing Data Transfer Speed
The company doesn’t want the process of setting a new phone to be sluggish any longer, and is actively working on building faster wired and wireless connections to carry data over. Currently, the data transfer can take a while – whether you use a wired connection, wireless, or through a Google One backup.
New Feature for Simultaneous Data Transfer
Code spotted by hawk-eyed AssembleDebug for Android Authority reveals Google is building a tool to transfer data between two devices using wireless and wired connections simultaneously. Users will be able to choose whether they want to hit the gas on their downloads or not.
User Frustrations with Data Transfer
Android fans, however, are underwhelmed by reports of the new feature, and say the speed never bothered them. What frustrates Android users is having to log back in to all of their apps after they have been transferred to a new device.
Fixing Data Loss Issues
The company may also working on a new feature to combat unforgiving data loss during migration – an uncommon, but possible, side effect of upgrading to a new handset. Google’s Data Transfer Tool could soon offer a “Restore Anytime”, which would let users pull their photos, videos, text messages, and app data from an old device after they have set up their new one. Android owners are currently only able to migrate their data during the initial setup process, which, if it goes awry, can result in thousands of memories floating into the ether.
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