How to transfer photos from one tracfone to another

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How do I transfer all my pictures from one phone to another?

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Though your cell phone requires a plan of some sort to operate most of its functions, your pictures and other data are not reliant upon having service. Your phone stores certain data on its internal storage, whether that be its internal memory or an SD card if you have one installed. Unless you delete these pictures from your phone, they will last until you decide to transfer them or reset your old phone to factory settings.

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Since your phone doesn't have service, you can't use your phone's data plan to transfer your pictures to another device. If you have Wi-Fi in your home, however, your phone can still connect to that and you can email your photos to yourself or use a cloud-based app. Alternatively, if you can remove your phone's SD card and have the right adapter, you can directly transfer your pictures from your SD card to your computer. You may first need to transfer your pictures from internal storage to your SD card if they are not stored there by default.

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This app works. I have used it several times over the past few years to transfer content between phones of various brands and it has worked fine every time. You only need both phones connected to the same wi-fi network, no NFC, no USB cable, no computer, no proprietary software. I'm a longtime TracFone customer and glad they make an app this useful for anyone to use.

162 people found this review helpful

TracFone Wireless, Inc.

February 24, 2019

Hi Jennifer Bertrand. Thank you for giving us a great review. We are delighted to hear that our service meets your satisfaction. We greatly appreciate your business. ^Larry

Trying to switch phones. The lg transfer app did not work. I could back up to google drive but there was no option to restore data from drive. Nothing worked. The tracfone representative suggested this app. It basically worked. I was able to transfer my contacts and my photos which was the most important thing. It did not transfer apps or settings, which is ok. Easy to use. Pretty good app!

90 people found this review helpful

TracFone Wireless, Inc.

June 30, 2020

Hi, Brittany Davis. Thanks for your feedback! Should you need further assistance, please copy this link http://bit.ly/2qdrKHH and paste it on a new window for chat support. We're available Monday-Sunday from 8:00 AM to 11:45 PM EST. You may also text the key word HELP to 611611. ^Christian

Thank you for an app that works. I spent 48 hours trying to transfer very important information to a new phone after my old phone quit working. It has been a frustrating process with other apps and even working with my mobile provider was a nightmare. I gave your app 4 stars because it took 2 sessions & for me to delete some of the data before I was able to complete the process. Your app is however a life saver. Thank you. I will pass the word and forward your information. Thank you! Thank you! The only other issue that I would ask for an upgrade would be the ability to transfer notes.

77 people found this review helpful

TracFone Wireless, Inc.

March 12, 2019

Hi. You're welcome. We're happy to hear that you are satisfied with our app and will take your suggestion into serious consideration. Rest assured that we will do our best to provide you the best customer experience with the services we offer. Should you need assistance, please let us know. Have a nice day. ^Cristy

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Tracfone makes it a bit of a troublesome deal to transfer photos from your Tracfone to your computer. You can do this through Bluetooth or through e-mail..

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Plug in your Bluetooth dongle to your computer, or turn Bluetooth on in your laptop.
- You only use a Bluetooth dongle when your computer doesn’t feature a Bluetooth antenna, unlike laptops, which are usually already Bluetooth capable.
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Turn on Bluetooth on your phone.
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Pair your phone and your computer.
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Transfer files through Bluetooth.

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Select a photo from your phone’s gallery.
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Send it to your own e-mail address. Make sure it is sent through MMS, not SMS/EMS.
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Open your e-mail on your computer.
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Save the attachment to your computer.

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How do I transfer pictures from a Bluetooth to my computer?

I use a cable that fits the phone with a USB on the other end. Plug it in, and your PC should recognize it. Then follow on screen directions to DL to PC. I've had too much trouble trying to DL to my PC using only Bluetooth. The cable way only takes a few minutes and is more intuitive.
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How do I email pictures from my Tracfone?

Go to your gallery. Press "options" and select "share." Select your email, and type in the address you want to send it to.
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How do I reset voicemail on a TracFone?

You can't.

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How do I transfer my old TracFone to my new TracFone?

Transfer Service Online.

Navigate to the TracFone website (see Resources) and click on "Activate Phone" on the top right of the screen..

Click the option that says "Transfer My Number and Service From One TracFone to Another.".

How do I transfer all my pictures from one phone to another?

You just have to follow the two simple steps to know how to transfer pictures from Android to Android. Turn on the Bluetooth on both android devices and pair Bluetooth with those two devices. Select Bluetooth option that will be available in the settings then turn it 'on' on both android devices for file sharing.