Samsung Smart Switch

Samsung Smart Switch app is a tool for simplifying data migration from old devices to new Samsung phones. It supports the transfer of contacts, messages, photos, videos, apps and other files. Users can migrate wirelessly, via USB connection or backup files.

how to use samsung smart switch

Android to Galaxy:

1.Download Smart Switch on both devices.

2.Connect the two devices by using a USB cable or having them on the same Wi-Fi network.

3.Launch the Smart Switch app on both devices.

4.On your Samsung Galaxy device, tap Receive Data. Tap Galaxy/Android. Finally, select the connection method: Cable or Wireless.

5.On the Android device (sending data), tap Send Data and select the same connection method that you chose for the receiving device.Select the connection method: wired or wireless.

6.Return to your Samsung Galaxy device and follow the instructions onscreen to complete the data transfer process.

iPhone to Galaxy (connected with cable):

1.Disable two-factor authentication for your Apple ID before starting the process.

2.Launch the Smart Switch app on your Samsung Galaxy device.

3.Connect the two mobile devices using a Lightning cable and a USB adapter.

4.Tap Receive Data on your Samsung Galaxy device.

5.Tap iPhone/iPad.

6.Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the data transfer.

iCloud to Samsung Galaxy device:

1.Launch the Smart Switch app on your Samsung Galaxy device.

2.Tap Receive Data.

3.Tap iPhone/iPad.

4.Tap Get data from iCloud instead (at the bottom of the screen).

5.Enter your Apple ID and password and then tap Sign in to iCloud.

6.Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the data transfer.

Will the data of the previous device be deleted when using Smart Switch?

No, the existing data does not disappear. Even after the transfer is completed, the existing data remains on the previous device.

smart switch how long does it take

Smart Switch will take 2 minutes to transfer per GB of data, and the larger the size, the longer it will take to transfer. If you want a secure and swift data transfer experience, ensure you have a workable USB cable and connect your devices to stable Wi-Fi.