Soon it will be easier to stay connected on Android apps when switching phones.

Soon it will be easier to transfer data from an old Android device to a new one thanks to a new developer feature called "Restore Credentials." This feature allows users to stay logged into their apps when switching phones. Although some apps already had similar functions, Google is streamlining the process for developers by introducing a "restore key" that is automatically transferred to the new device, thereby simplifying the login process for applications.

This advancement aims to make the transition between Android phones more comparable to the upgrade experience that iPhone users enjoy. Those who own an iPhone often get used to having all their data, from email accounts to app credentials, transferred seamlessly to their new device. However, this has not always been as smooth for Android users.

Smartphone reviewer Allison Johnson highlights that this development is particularly positive for her. According to the new methodology, "Restore Credentials" will require less effort than the previous approach and will be able to automatically check if a restore key is available, allowing the user to log in again upon the first launch of the application. This restore key is a public key that utilizes the existing passkeys infrastructure to transfer the credentials.

Additionally, restore keys can be backed up in the cloud, although developers have the option to disable this feature. Therefore, direct device-to-device transfer is likely to be more complete than restoring from the cloud, similar to what happens with Apple devices. It is worth mentioning that restore keys are not transferred if an app is uninstalled and then reinstalled.