# Clone Phone - OnePlus app

> Migrate your data to OnePlus phones conveniently and safely with the Clone Phone

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.oneplus.backuprestore](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.oneplus.backuprestore)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.oneplus.backuprestore`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** OnePlus Ltd.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 23,066,770
- **Rating:** 3.57 / 5 (146,529 ratings)
- **Version:** 14.7.19
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-11
- **First published:** 2017-12-30
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 33 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.backuprestore)
- **Website:** [https://www.oneplus.com/](https://www.oneplus.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.oneplus.com/global/legal/privacy-policy](https://www.oneplus.com/global/legal/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Clone Phone (formerly OnePlus Switch)** is a powerful app designed to help you migrate your data effortlessly to OnePlus smartphones. It supports transferring contacts, messages, call history, calendar events, photos, videos, audio files, and even apps — including certain app data — from Android or iOS devices. The migration process is convenient, quick, and can be done without a network connection when transferring from Android devices.

In addition to migration, Clone Phone offers a robust data backup function, allowing you to securely back up contacts, SMS, call history, notes, desktop layouts, and apps (excluding data) for easy restoration when needed. The app supports batch transfers to manage storage efficiently and addresses compatibility with various Android versions. If any issues arise, users are encouraged to report bugs via the OnePlus Community forums, ensuring continuous improvements. With Clone Phone, transitioning to a new OnePlus device becomes seamless and hassle-free.

## Rankings

- #6,697 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_KEYGUARD_SECURE_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MTP`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_COMPONENT_ENABLED_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CLEAR_APP_USER_DATA`
- `android.permission.DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.DEVICE_POWER`
- `android.permission.FORCE_STOP_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_REMOTE_MESSAGING`
- `android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE`
- `android.permission.GRANT_REVOKE_PERMISSIONS`
- `android.permission.INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS_FULL`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_APP_OPS_MODES`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_USB`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_USERS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.MOUNT_UNMOUNT_FILESYSTEMS`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.OVERRIDE_WIFI_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.PEERS_MAC_ADDRESS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REMOVE_TASKS`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER_HINTS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.UPDATE_APP_OPS_STATS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SMS`
- `com.android.permission.GET_INSTALLED_APPS`
- `com.coloros.operationManual.permission.tipsprovider`
- `com.oneplus.backuprestore.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.oneplus.wallpaper.provider.permission.READ_PROVIDER`
- `com.oneplus.wallpaper.provider.permission.WRITE_PROVIDER`
- `com.oplus.bootreg.permission.OPLUS_BOOTREG_COMPLETED`
- `com.oplus.codebook.permission.BACKUP_AND_RESTORE`
- `com.oplus.permission.safe.AI_APP`
- `com.oplus.permission.safe.BACKUP`
- `com.oplus.permission.safe.CONNECTIVITY`
- `com.oplus.permission.safe.POWER`
- `com.oplus.permission.safe.PROTECT`
- `com.oplus.permission.safe.SAU`
- `com.oplus.permission.safe.SECURITY`
- `com.oplus.permission.safe.SETTINGS`
- `com.oplus.permission.safe.SETTINGS_SEARCH`
- `heytap.permission.cloud.ACCESS_CLOUD`
- `net.oneplus.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `oem.backuprestore.remoteservice.RESTORE_SETTINGS`
- `oplus.permission.OPLUS_COMPONENT_SAFE`

## Review summary

Reviews are split: while a minority praise the app for enabling data migration and even FRP unlocking on some OnePlus-to-OnePlus migrations, most users report serious issues. The primary problems are data transfer failures and incomplete transfers, QR/scan code transfer not functioning, reliance on Wi-Fi-only transfers with no USB option, and connectivity hurdles (loading screens, can't connect, hotspot issues). A few users report success and good experiences on certain device combos, but reliability is inconsistent. Improvements needed: reliable transfer, QR code generation, wired migration, and clearer device options.

### Pros

- Some users report successful data migration and restoration across OnePlus devices (e.g., OnePlus 9 Pro to newer models).
- FRP lock related data transfer can be resolved for some devices.
- Several reviewers describe the app as very good/excellent/nice when the transfer works.

### Cons

- Data transfer often fails or is incomplete, with apps not transferring or requiring reinstall.
- QR code/scan code transfer does not populate or generate on many attempts.
- Migration is limited to Wi‑Fi only with no USB/wired option, causing connection and reliability issues.
- Connectivity problems such as endless loading screens, inability to connect, or hotspot detection failures.
- Some devices are not supported or there is no option to select the new device during migration.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.oneplus.backuprestore)