6 things I always do when setting up a new phone

These steps ensure I have a smooth transition when switching to a new smartphone.

Jun 21, 2025 - 16:04
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6 things I always do when setting up a new phone

I set up a new phone fairly often — whether it’s moving to a new daily driver or secondary phone, or setting up one of the new best Android phones to review. Since I’m a creature of habit, I like to ensure that switching devices isn’t too jarring, so I have created a bit of a routine when it comes to setting up a new device.

While I may tweak my approach depending on whether I plan to use the phone as my new daily driver or as a secondary device (such as a camera smartphone), these are the essential steps I take with every phone.