Google’s roadway has entered the smartphone market since the internet giant came with its in-house Pixel devices. Over a few years, Google has manufactured their own Tensor chipset for increased performance and better compatibility with the software. With the improved camera quality and overall software update support, Pixel owners feel satisfied. However, Pixel smartphones are prone to bugs or issues. Meanwhile, some users facing the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are Stuck on Getting Ready to Copy issue.
Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are some of the latest Android smartphones in 2023 that come with a 120Hz OLED display, Android 14, Tensor G3 SoC, up to 12GB of RAM, up to 1TB of onboard storage, dual & triple rear camera setup, Bluetooth 5.3, Type-C 3.2, necessary sensors, fast charging, wireless charging, and more. The previous generation Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 didn’t live up to the mark unexpectedly. But this time, the Pixel 8 series looks promising in all aspect
However, it’s quite weird that even after having so many years in the smartphone industry, Google engineers lack stable hardware or software experience in general. Several users are encountering issues with the data transfer from an older Android device to the new Pixel 8 lineup. Some owners are getting frustrated with the “Getting Ready to Copy” screen which seems stuck on a loop and doesn’t progress. As a result, affected Pixel 8 series owners cannot start using their devices.
What is the Reason for ‘Getting Ready to Copy’?
This specific issue can occur due to software bugs or any glitch during the data transfer process. Sometimes conflicts with the USB data cable, corrupted data, ongoing process in the background, low power, cache partition issues, and more can be other possible reasons. So, you can check out all the reasons below in brief and proceed to the workarounds to fix it.
- Low Battery: The chances are high that somehow your battery gets low and the system is unable to transfer data.
- Outdated Software: An outdated system software can also cause data transfer issues to a newer device.
- Corrupted Data: In case, your mobile data becomes corrupted or missing then you may encounter data transfer issues.
- Damaged Data Cable: Sometimes issues with the USB data cable can trouble you a lot.
- USB Debugging is Enabled: If USB Debugging is turned on during data transfer from an older Android device then you’ll get stuck on the ‘getting ready to copy’ screen.
