Android Switch

Name: Android Switch
Rating: 3.9831269 (1205993 reviews)
Author: Google LLC

By: Google LLC

Copy apps & more from an Android or iOS® device

Features & Capabilities

Android Switch is installed on your Android device so you can securely copy photos, videos, contacts, and more from another phone during setup. It enables cross-platform data transfer between Android and iOS devices and can copy apps and other data during initial setup.

If you have a Pixel 9 or newer (including Pro, Pro Fold, and A-Series), you can move your data anytime after setup, even if you don't have the other device.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Data Privacy & Security

By:

Google LLC

Downloads:

14,907,671,887 52.64M

Rating:

3.98

(1,205,993) 0.03

Version:

1.0.918300902 Last updated: 2026-06-08

Version code:

1054408

Creation date:

2021-07-21

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Very high risk
android.permission.WRITE_CALL_LOG Very high risk
android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS Very high risk
android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS Very high risk
android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.MANAGE_USB High risk
android.permission.MANAGE_USERS High risk
android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES High risk
android.permission.READ_CALENDAR High risk

Size:

27.26MB

Email:

ap*****@google.com

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-18

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 10

Other rankings

#3 in switch keyword 28 ▲ 1#4 in android keyword 26

For Developers

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Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Android app. Please use these information below to contact the Android app developer.

Developed by:

Google LLC

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.restore

Email:

ap*****@google.com

User Reviews

Reviews are mixed. A noticeable portion views the app as security-risk software, citing viruses, spyware, hacking, and privacy concerns. Several users report the app is hard or impossible to uninstall and behaves like bloatware. A smaller subset expresses positive sentiment, calling it good or user-friendly. Overall, safety, reliability, and uninstallability dominate the feedback, while a minority see some positive value.

Pros

Good (positive baseline reception observed across multiple reviews)
Overall positive sentiment (mentions of grateful, like, love it, and excellent)
User-friendly interface mentioned by some reviewers

Cons

Malware-related concerns: the app is described as malware/spyware, with claims of hacking and viruses
Persistent/uninstallable behavior and bloatware: several reviews say it cannot be fully removed or serves as bloatware
Privacy and safety risks: reports of pop-up content, stealing private information, and usage by hackers