Transferring everything from your old phone to your new Samsung Galaxy device has never been easier, thanks to Samsung Smart Switch Mobile. This powerful app is designed to seamlessly move your content, ensuring you don't miss a beat as you switch to your new device.
Features:
- Transfer all your content from your old phone to your new Galaxy device effortlessly.
- Compatible with a wide range of devices including iOS, Android, and PC.
- Offers multiple methods of data transfer to suit your preferences.
- Free to download and user-friendly, making your transition smooth and hassle-free.
If you encounter issues downloading from the Google Play Store, try this:
- Reboot your phone, navigate to Settings → Apps → Google Play Store → Clear cache and data, then attempt to download again.
Samsung Smart Switch gives you the freedom to transfer your contacts, music, photos, calendar, text messages, device settings, and more to your new Galaxy device. Moreover, Smart Switch™ helps you discover your favorite apps or suggests similar ones on Google Play™, ensuring you stay connected and entertained.
Who can transfer?
- Android™ owners:
- Wireless transfer: Android 4.0 or higher
- Wireless transfers from a compatible Android device to a Galaxy device: Android 4.0 or higher (Note: Non-Samsung devices with Android versions lower than 6.0 can only connect with Galaxy devices that support a mobile AP.)
- Wired transfer: Android 4.3 or higher, charger cable, and a USB connector
- iOS™ owners:
- Wired transfer from your iOS device to your Galaxy: iOS 5.0 or above, iOS device cable (lightning or 30 pin), and a USB connector
- Import from iCloud™: iOS 4.2.1 or higher and Apple ID
- PC/Mac transfer using iTunes™: Smart Switch PC/Mac software – Get started at http://www.samsung.com/smartswitch
- Windows™ Mobile owners:
- Wireless transfers: Windows OS 10
*Note: For more information and step-by-step directions, visit http://www.samsung.com/smartswitch
What can be transferred?
- Contacts, calendar (device content only), messages, photos, music (DRM-free content only, not supported for iCloud), videos (DRM-free content only), call logs, memos, alarms, Wi-Fi, wallpapers, documents, app data (Galaxy devices only), home layouts (Galaxy devices only)
- You can send app data and home layouts by upgrading your Galaxy device to M OS (Galaxy S6 or higher).
Which devices are supported?
- Galaxy: Recent Galaxy mobile devices and tablets (from Galaxy S2)
- Other Android devices: HTC, LG, Sony, Huawei, Lenovo, Motorola, PANTECH, Panasonic, Kyocera, NEC, SHARP, Fujitsu, Xiaomi, Vivo, OPPO, Coolpad (DazenF2), RIM (Priv), YotaPhone, ZTE (Nubia Z9), Gionee, LAVA, MyPhone (My28s), Cherry Mobile, Google (Pixel/Pixel2)
*Note: For Galaxy S2, old OS (GB/ICS) versions can cause incompatibility. If your S2 does not work properly, please try after a firmware update.
*Note: Due to compatibility issues between devices, it may not be possible to install and use Smart Switch on certain devices.
Here are some important points to consider:
- To transfer data, both devices must have a minimum of 500 MB free space in their internal memory.
- If using a wired connection, your device must support the 'Transferring media files (MTP)' USB option to allow content to be transferred.
- If you have a non-Samsung device that constantly disconnects from the wireless network, go to Advanced Wi-Fi on your device, turn off the “Wi-Fi initialize” and “Disconnect low Wi-Fi signal” options, and try again. (Note: These options may not be available depending on your device manufacturer and OS version.)
Application permissions:
The following permissions are required for the app service:
- Required permissions:
- Phone: Used to confirm your phone number
- Call logs: Used to transfer call log data
- Contacts: Used to transfer contacts data
- Calendar: Used to transfer calendar data
- SMS: Used to transfer SMS data
- Storage: Used to save the files necessary for data transfer
- Microphone: Used for high-frequency audio when searching for Galaxy devices
- Bluetooth: Used to search for nearby Galaxy devices using Bluetooth
- Location: Used to connect to devices using Wi-Fi Direct, which makes your location available to nearby devices
If your system software version is lower than Android 6.0, please update the software to configure App permissions. Previously allowed permissions can be reset on the Apps menu in device settings after the software update.