Are you starting over with a new phone or copying data from your old device?

Upgrading to a new smartphone can be one of the most enjoyable experiences, especially if you haven’t upgraded your device in a few years. Between the improved performance, better cameras, and new features, there’s a lot to love about a shiny new phone.

One of the challenges when upgrading is easily picking up where you left off, but most manufacturers allow you to copy all of your data from an old phone to a new device. Is it something that Android Authority do readers prefer or do you prefer to start with a clean slate? Let us know by taking the survey below.

I tend to start over with new phones, whether they are personal upgrades or devices used for testing / review purposes. This allows Google to save a lot of data on your account anyway, such as contacts, emails, photos, etc. I also have a handful of favorite apps that I end up downloading from the play store every time I set up a new phone, and some apps like WhatsApp have cloud backup as well.

I can definitely see why people would want to copy all of their data from their old phones. This means you don’t have to spend a ton of time setting things up the way you like it, allowing you to actually use your shiny new phone.

Wondering what is the best way to set up a new device? We have a complete guide to changing phones like a pro.