Thinking of switching to Pixel? Here’s what you need to know.

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What you need to know about switching to Pixel.

A man in a green shirt looks at his Google Pixel phone
A man in a green shirt looks at his Google Pixel phone
Timothy Matthieu Valk was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to make the switch to Pixel.

Valk had used Apple devices for years, but after his boyfriend bought him a Google Home smart speaker in 2016, he began to think about switching over. But, like many users, he was worried about making the transition to a new operating system. He didn’t want to lose his messages and photos, or worry about time-intensive migration processes.

The ease and convenience provided by his Google Home convinced him to begin his transition to all Google products, including Pixel,
Nest Hub Max
, and a
Fitbit
. “I love how the
phones
,
Pixel Buds
, and
Pixel Watch
work together,” said Valk. “I am also excited about the tablet.” And, since Google Pixel devices work seamlessly with most others – even if they aren’t made by Google – he can switch at his own pace.
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A smooth transition
It’s
easier than ever
to set up a new Pixel device. In about 30 minutes, you can copy over your data from any iPhone or Android phone and sync your cloud content. It takes just
five steps
from Android, and
six steps
from iOS. Valk used the Quick Switch Adapter cable that came with his Pixel phone to transfer everything over.
As Valk discovered, joining Team Pixel doesn’t mean you have to leave what matters to you behind – like your apps and your years of phone contacts. All of your texts from Android Messages, iMessage, or WhatsApp will copy over to your Android Messages app, and your camera roll will transfer over as well. On top of that, you’ll be able to take advantage of Call Screen, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, and many other features unique to Pixel.
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Gemini AI assistant shown on a Pixel phone screen searching across Google apps to find a flight confirmation code

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Never out of date
After AC Monroe transitioned to Pixel, he found that the Feature Drops helped keep his device running like new.1 “I love that we get updates first and get Pixel-exclusive features,” he said. Pixel is getting better all the time, and you shouldn’t miss out on new features just because you have an older device. With
Feature Drops
, these updates will be pushed to your phone automatically.1 And Pixel 8 and later phones also get security updates for at least seven years from when they’re released.
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Great photos no matter what

Valk says everything stayed the same when he switched to Pixel, including communicating with his family. The only difference: “They’re jealous of the photos I can take,” Valk jokes.

Since the first Pixel was introduced in 2016, people have been drawn to its pro-level camera and intelligent, helpful features, and each successive model has improved through advances in both software and hardware. 

Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro feature Google’s most
advanced smartphone camera
. It has unique features that use
machine learning
to create better pictures, such as Magic Eraser, which lets you remove objects, Face Unblur, which sharpens blurry faces, and Night Sight, which helps you take better low-light photos. And Pixel 11 Pro has the highest quality zoom on a Pixel ever, across the entire zoom range.
With
Real Tone
, Pixel phones are the most inclusive cameras. Google partnered with image experts, both in the US and around the world, to help evaluate Pixel’s camera and make sure darker skin tones are represented beautifully and accurately.

All of this adds up to a better overall phone experience. Says Monroe: “I’ll never use any other phone. I’ve had iPhones and Motorolas. Never again.”

Timothy Matthieu Valk and AC Monroe are Pixel Superfans, members of Google’s community for people who love Pixel products. Superfans gain access to private events, exclusive Q&As with product and engineering teams, limited-edition merchandise, and other surprise perks. Interested in joining the community?

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