Industry insider Assemble Debug recently dove into the code of Google’s Data Restore Tool and shared his findings with Android Authority. He found evidence within the files of a potential tool referred to as “MultiTransportD2dTransport” as well as a line of text that reads “Copying using cable and Wi-Fi for fastest speed” which hints at an upcoming feature.
Putting two and two together, it appears that Google might soon allow users to move data from an old phone to a new one using a Wi-Fi and cable connection simultaneously to speed up the transfer process. The exact improvements in speed remain unknown as Assemble Debug couldn’t find extensive information in the files he examined.
While investigating the Data Restore Tool files, Assemble Debug came across another intriguing line of text stating: “Want to speed things up?” This suggests that the faster transfer speeds might be optional, allowing users to choose between the enhanced method or the traditional single cable connection option.
As seen in the screenshots accompanying the article, users will be able to transfer various types of data such as photos, contacts, and text messages from an old Android smartphone to a newer device without the need for a factory reset on the older hardware, ensuring no data loss or overwriting occurs during the process. Additionally, this feature is said to work even when transitioning from an iPhone to an Android device, as long as the former has its charging cable.
The discovery of a feature called Restore Anytime within the Data Restore Tool files has added to the speculation surrounding the upcoming improvements. However, there seems to be some confusion regarding its functionality. Android Authority suggests that transferring data to a new device might require erasing all data on the receiving phone first, while also indicating that data transfer can happen “at any point”, leaving the specifics of this feature uncertain.
Despite the unclear grounds surrounding Restore Anytime, its potential to simplify the process of moving large amounts of data to new smartphones without the need for data erasure or resets is promising. Whether Google will finalize and officially release this feature remains uncertain, but the convenience it could offer to users is undeniable.
