How to Set Up Your Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Transfer Data from an Old Android Device

Setting up a new phone and transferring your data can seem daunting, but Samsung makes it easy. This guide will walk you through the process of inserting your SIM card, powering on your phone, and transferring data from your old Android device.

1. Insert Your SIM Card:

1. Use a SIM ejector tool to eject the SIM tray located at the bottom of the phone.
2. Place your SIM card onto the SIM tray.
3. Insert the SIM tray back into the phone.

2. Power On Your Phone:

1. Press and hold the power button (side button) until the Samsung logo appears.
2. Wait for the phone to boot up to the welcome screen.

3. Initial Setup and Language Selection:

1. At the welcome screen, select your preferred language and tap “OK.”
2. Tap “Start.”
3. Agree to the terms and conditions and tap “Agree.”

4. Data Transfer from Old Android Device:

1. Select “Galaxy or Android device” and choose “Scan the QR code.”
2. On your old Android device, open the camera app and scan the QR code displayed on the new phone.
3. Tap to sign in, and wait for the devices to connect.
4. Verify the connection by entering the PIN from your old phone and tap “Done.”
5. Allow the new phone to connect to Wi-Fi, which will automatically retrieve the information from your old device.
6. Tap “Next” to copy data from your old Android device.
7. Confirm your old device’s screen lock by entering the PIN and tap “Confirm.”
8. Select the data you want to transfer (apps, contacts, messages, etc.) and tap “Restore.”

5. Complete the Setup:

1. Set up biometrics (face recognition or fingerprint) or skip this step.
2. Follow the on-screen prompts, tapping “More” and “Accept” as needed.
3. Choose whether to turn on backup or skip it.
4. Decide whether to enable Gemini or Google Assistant.
5. Wait for the data transfer to complete.
6. Sign in to your Samsung account using your email, phone number, QR code, or Google account.
7. Continue following the on-screen prompts, agreeing to terms and conditions.
8. Select your preferred theme (light or dark mode).
9. Wait for the final setup to complete.
10. Choose whether to download recommended apps.
11. Tap “Home”

You have now successfully set up your Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and transferred data from your old Android device.