Google is working on a faster Android installation process that uses Wi-Fi and a cable
Setting up your Android phone could be much faster in the near future. Industry insider Assemble Debug recently delved into the code of Google’s Data Restore Tool and shared its findings with Android Authority. He found evidence in the files of a potential tool called “MultiTransportD2dTransport”, as well as a line of text that read “Cable copying and Wi-Fi for the fastest speed”.
Putting two and two together, it looks like Google could one day allow users to move data from an old phone to a new one using a Wi-Fi and cable connection at the same time. This would make the transfer process much faster – at least in theory. We don’t know exactly how much faster data transfer will occur if we use a wired and wireless connection at the same time. Assemble Debug couldn’t find much information in the files.
However, he discovered another line of text that said, “Would you like to speed things up?” This seems to indicate that the higher speeds will be optional. If someone prefers to use the slower method of just connecting a cable between the devices, he or she still has the choice.
Another feature called Restore Anytime was also found in the Data Restore Tool files, but the information surrounding it is quite confusing.
Looking at the screenshot in the article, users can easily send photos, contacts, text messages and more from an old Android smartphone to a newer device. You don’t have to worry about losing data or performing a factory reset on the older hardware. Nothing is overwritten. And it even works when transferring from iPhone to Android, as long as the former still has the charging cable.
Here lies the confusion. Android Authority claims that the donor phone can only send data without incident if it has already been used to transfer files to your current device. If you are trying to send files to brand new hardware, you will need to clear all data on the receiving phone before you can proceed. However, the article contradicts this by mentioning you can transfer data to new devices ‘anytime’.
It’s a strange feature. Perhaps Google still needs to create a clear set of parameters for Restore Anytime. That would explain why the restrictions are so confusing. Or perhaps the tech giant is simply experimenting with technology it doesn’t want to release. It’s hard to say for sure, but hopefully Restore Anytime will be launched in some form. It is very useful to be able to move large amounts of data to recently purchased smartphones without any hurdles or resets.
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