Start with the core principle
Plan a device change with recovery verification, safe installation, account review, and careful handling of your old phone before wiping any information.
Follow the checklist in order
Verify your backup on the old device
Complete this stage carefully and cross-check the details against a trusted source. Do not skip credential protection or network checks.
Install a trusted app on the new device
Complete this stage carefully and cross-check the details against a trusted source. Do not skip credential protection or network checks.
Confirm restored accounts
Complete this stage carefully and cross-check the details against a trusted source. Do not skip credential protection or network checks.
Only then handle the old device
Complete this stage carefully and cross-check the details against a trusted source. Do not skip credential protection or network checks.
A safer next step
If the network, address, app source, or signing details are unclear, pause and verify independently before proceeding.