5 Ways to Transfer Photos to Google Pixel 4a or 4a XL

To move photos to Google Pixel 4a, you may have searched for many times. You just need a tutorial that provides all effective ways in different perspectives. 5 solutions are shared in this article to make sure you know how to transfer photos between Google Pixel 4a and computer, transfer photos between old device and Google Pixel 4a, restore photos from iTunes and iCloud backups. Read every part and choose one you prefer.

Part 1. Selectively Copy Photos to Google Pixel 4a from Computer

Transferring photos from computer to Google Pixel 4a could be easily done with an USB cable. Unlike iOS device, files on Android device could be read on computer. But it takes time to search for photo folders among dozens of file folders. If you can get help from a free mobile manager, why not?

Step 1: Connect Phone to Computer

Get a free version of Syncios Mobile Manager from official website or just click on its downloading button above. Connect Google Pixel 4a to computer with an USB cable. Unlock your phone and if asked, choose Transfer File or MTP connection mode instead of "Charge Only" to make sure Syncios could get access to your phone files. And also enable the USB debugging mode on Google Pixel 4a.

Step 2: Load Photos on Google Pixel 4a

Once Google Pixel 4a is connected successfully, you can see content column on the left side. To import photos from computer to Google Pixel 4a, navigate to Photos tap. Choose this tap to load all photos and photo albums on your Google Pixel 4a. When it's finished, photo albums on Google Pixel 4a are displayed here.

Step 3: Import Photo Folder to Google Pixel 4a

If you want to import a photo folder from computer to Google Pixel 4a, click on Add to select a photo folder from computer then click on OK. The photo folder will be saved as a new photo album on your Google Pixel 4a.

Step 4: Import Photos to Google Pixel 4a

If you want to import photos from computer to a photo album of Google Pixel 4a, enter a photo album on Google Pixel 4a then click on Import. You are allowed to choose photos from computer then click on Open. The imported photos will be saved in that photo album.

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Part 2. Selectively Copy Photos to Google Pixel 4a from Another iOS/Android Device

Preview and select photos you need from an iOS or Android device then import to your Google Pixel 4a. That's what we are going to talk about.

Step 1: Connect Phones to Computer

Still, start Syncios Mobile Manager on your computer. If you have not installed before, download and install it firstly. Connect both a source device and your Google Pixel 4a to computer and keep two phones unlocked. Choose Transfer File or MTP connection mode instead of "Charge Only" as soon as you connect an Android phone and also enable its enable the USB debugging mode. For iOS device, just need to click on Trust if asked. During this connection process, you will receive some prompts on your Google Pixel 4a which you should not ignore, otherwise it's likely to fails in connection.

Step 2: Save Photos from a Source Device to Computer

Navigate to Photos of the connected source device, then choose photos or a photo album then click on Export to save photos from Google Pixel 4a to computer.

Step 3: Import Photos from Computer to Google Pixel 4a

Now you can import photos from computer to your Google Pixel 4a. Go to Photos tap of Google Pixel 4a and click on Add to import a photo album. Or open a photo album on Google Pixel 4a and click on Import to choose photos from computer. Click on Open to import selected photos.

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Part 3. Directly Sync Photos from iOS/Android Device to Google Pixel 4a

When set up a new phone, it's better to transfer files from the old device to your new device directly. It can be achieved by Syncios Data Transfer. Get all photos transferred from another iOS or Android device to Google Pixel 4a in one click by following this method.

Step 1: Connect Phones to Computer

At all begins, you know you need to download and install this Syncios Data Transfer tool on your windows PC or Mac. Connect both a source device and your Google Pixel 4a to computer and keep two phones unlocked. Choose Transfer File or MTP connection mode instead of "Charge Only" as soon as you connect an Android phone and also enable its enable the USB debugging mode. For iOS device, just need to click on Trust if asked. Do not ignore pop-up messages on the connected phones in case then your phones are failed to be recognized by Syncios.

After phone are connected successfully, check their positions. Syncios will transfer files from a source device to a target device. So make sure your source device is on the left panel while Google Pixel 4a is located on the right panel. After that, click on Next.

Step 2: Transfer Photos from a Source Device to Google Pixel 4a

Contents are categorized for a convenient transfer. Photos are saved in Camera Roll and Photo Library. Select those two options if you need to transfer photos. Click on Next to load photos on the source device and click on the Next button again to start the transfer. Do not disconnect your phones until you see green checks and a pop-up message says that the transfer is completed.

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Part 4. Restore Photos from iTunes Backup to Google Pixel 4a

We share how to restore iTunes backup to your Google Pixel 4a with Syncios Data Transfer instead of restoring via iTunes app, because we do not want to overwrite your existing data in order to restore an iTunes backup. You can try this way if you backed up an iOS device via iTunes on your computer.

Step 1: Connect Phone to Computer

Start Syncios Data Transfer on computer then connect Google Pixel 4a to computer with its USB cable. Remember to change the connection mode as soon as you connect it to computer. Charge mode could not help you to transfer media files on computer.

Step 2: Choose an iTunes Backup to Restore

After your phone get connected well, you can choose Restore mode on the main interface. Tap iTunes Backup to get all saved iTunes backup. Choose one you need from the backup list and click on OK to close the pop-up window. Then click on Next button on the lower right.

Tips: Some users thought they could not use this tool when they saw all options were grey out. Actually, the connection was not successful. It's easy to connect as long as you follow its instructions. You can get some help from this detection-fixing tutorial.

Step 3: Restore Photos from iTunes Backup to Google Pixel 4a

Unselect Select All option then just select Camera Roll and Photo Library, then click on Next to load photos in this iTunes backup and click on the Next button again to start the transfer. Do not disconnect your phones until you see green checks and a pop-up message says that the transfer is completed. After a while, Syncios will restore photos from the iTunes backup to your Google Pixel 4a.

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Part 5. Restore Photos from iCloud Backup to Google Pixel 4a

Make a full backup of a phone regularly is a good habit. You can backup your phone with Syncios Data Transfer in case of any data loss. If you deleted photos accidentally, you may want to restore them from a backup. If you were an iOS user, you most likely backed up your device with iCloud. iCloud will backup phone data automatically if you do not turn the service off. Have a try, see what you can get from your old iCloud backup. Maybe you have updated some photos to iCloud Photo Library, then you can restore them to your Google Pixel 4a. It will not overwrite the existing photos on your Google Pixel 4a if you restore iCloud backup in this way.

Step 1: Connect Google Pixel 4a to Computer

Start Syncios Data Transfer on computer then connect Google Pixel 4a to computer with its USB cable. Remember to change the connection mode to Transfer File or MTP as soon as you connect it to computer.

Step 2: Log in with iCloud Account

After your phone get connected well, you can choose Restore mode on the main interface. Then tap iCloud Backup. You are required to log in with your iCloud account. The private information is well protected by privacy policy. Your account information could not be recorded. We just need it to download iCloud backup. It's total safe.

Step 3: Download iCloud Backup

After that, you get logged in. Choose iCloud backups to download. Then choose one iCloud backup to load backup files. Then click on OK to close the pop-up window. Click on Next button on the lower right.

Step 4: Transfer Photos from iCloud Backup to Google Pixel 4a

Unselect Select All option then just select Camera Roll and Photo Library, then click on Next to load photos in this iCloud backup and click on the Next button again to start the transfer. Do not disconnect your phones until you see green checks and a pop-up message says that the transfer is completed. After a while, Syncios will restore photos from the iCloud backup to your Google Pixel 4a.

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Video Tutorial - 5 Ways to Transfer Photos to Google Pixel 4a

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Conclusion

This article provide 5 different solutions to transfer photos to Google Pixel 4a. You can easily choose a solution you need from solutions provided above. If you need to transfer photos selectively and want to import photos from computer to Google Pixel 4a, get a Syncios Mobile Manager. If you need a quick photo transfer from another device, iTunes or iCloud, get a Syncios Data Transfer. If this guide helps, don't forget to share it with your friends.