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Upgrading to a new phone? Android can now keep your apps signed in after restoring from a backup

Restore Credentials copy an iOS feature that makes switching to a new device seamless.

The feature copies existing functionality on iOS, and will make the experience of switching from one Android phone to another more convenient, regardless of device brand. Google explains how to do this in its post, and recommends developers delete restore keys after a user manually signs out of an app. Being that Restore Credentials mimics a fan-favorite iOS feature, it's likely that Android users will appreciate this new functionality the next time they reset their device, or switch to a new one.

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