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TL;DR
- The deadline to transfer your existing Fitbit data to a Google Account is fast approaching.
- If you do not migrate your data by May 19th you will lose your data.
- The process is simple and takes a few steps, so there’s no reason not to do it.
If you’re a longtime Fitbit user, you’ll need to switch to a Google account if you haven’t already done so. The deadline set by Google for the change is May 19, 2026, after which all of your past fitness activity stored in your Fitbit account will be lost forever.
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To clarify, Google isn’t planning on shutting down the standalone Fitbit app any time soon and is even working on a massive design overhaul for the Android app. This should include the redesigned Today, Fitness, Sleep, and Health tabs.
How to transfer Fitbit data to Google account?
Although moving your stuff from one app to another may seem daunting, the process is actually very simple. You just need to make sure that the Fitbit app on your Android device or iPhone is up to date. Then open the app, Tap your profile photo To the Devices and Accounts menu, where you will see the option Move Fitbit to your Google Account.
Here, tap the Move Account button, after which you’ll be directed through a few different screens where you choose the Google account and agree to any terms. You’ll then need to review the data, consent to moving it to Google, and tap agree and move on. If there’s still a lot to cover, you can follow the steps in this video.
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