Google has updated its Authenticator app for Android and iOS, the update is now available to download on both platforms and it brings some design changes and some new features to the app.. The new ...

The app instructed me to look for an updated version of Google Authenticator from the Google Play Store, which didn’t make sense, seeing as it was a fresh install of the app.

On your new device, install the Google Authenticator app. In the Google Authenticator app, tap Get Started. At the bottom, tap import existing accounts? On your old device, create a QR code.

As spotted by Android Police, the Google Authenticator app has now surpassed the 100 million download barrier over on the Play Store. One minor annoyance is that you need to transfer or export any ...

Next, download and install the Google Authenticator app on another phone. Now, use the steps in the guide above to export the account(s) you want on both your devices.

Open the Google Authenticator app on your new phone and follow the on-screen instructions. When you are prompted, tap on "Scan a barcode," and scan the barcode/QR code shown on your computer screen.