Samsung Smart Switch (2024)

Overview

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Samsung Smart Switch is an easy-to-use tool for transferring content from other smartphones to Samsung mobile devices.

Seamless, Time-saving Content Transfer

Other content transfer tools are time consuming. Smart Switch offers a simple, do-it-yourself migration tool that you can install at home. With Smart Switch, you can transfer your personal data, media and apps with one service, without having to use multiple tools.

Simple, Do-it-Yourself

With Smart Switch's easy-to-use, intuitive content transfer tool, you have the freedom to switch from other smartphone platforms without fear of losing your personal content. You can transfer personal content and apps from the comfort of your own home and at your own time.

Maintain Control of Your Lifestyle

Most people are unaware of the universe of apps available on Samsung smartphones. For example, there are more than 700,000 apps available on Google Play. Within this large universe of apps, Smart Switch helps you find your favorite apps so that you do not have to search for them individually. Smart Switch gives you the peace of mind that your apps have been transferred.

Free Content Transfer Service, Easy Download

Just Download, Click and Go: Smart Switch is up and running in seconds, allowing you to transfer content easily and with no cost or fees.

Upgrade your Samsung Galaxy phone with fast and easy content transfer

Smart Switch Mobile offers you the easiest, fastest and safest way to transfer data from your old to new Galaxy smartphone. You can transfer content such as music, video, photos, memos, messages, contacts, calendar and other documents stored in your phone.

What's New

macOS version updated to 4.4.1.23023_3
Windows version updated to 4.3.23052.1
Android version updated to 3.7.51.7

For Android:

Smart Switch Mobile lets you transfer data between Galaxy phones with ease. Place the devices close together (within 20cm), open the application in both phones and tap Connect button on only one of the devices. You can instantly transfer your personal data between Galaxy phones.

This application uses high frequency audio to establish a connection between devices. You may not be able to connect if the application is not open or the button is not tapped on one of the devices, or if a pair of earphones or a Bluetooth headset is connected to the device.

If you are looking to switch from a non-Samsung device to a supported Samsung device, please use the "Smart Switch PC" that is PC software. For more information, go to here.

Supported Galaxy Device:

Hardware : Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra, Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, Z Flip, Note 20, Note 20 Ultra, Note10, Note10+, S10e, S10, S10+, Fold, Galaxy Note9, S9, S9+, Note8, S8, S8+, S7, and S7 edge, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Active, Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, Galaxy S2, S2-HD, S3, S3-mini, S4, S4-mini, S4-Active, S4-Win, Premier, Note 1, Note 2, Note 3, Note 8.0, Note 10.1, Grand, Express, R style, Mega, Galaxy Tab3(7.8,10), Galaxy Tab2(10)
Software : upper Android OS ICS(4.0)

Supported Data:

Contact, Schedule, Memo, Message, Photo, Music, Video, Document, App List, Wallpaper, S-Health, Story album, Lock screen, Call logs, WIFI Setting
( Wallpaper, S-Health, Story album, Lock screen, Call logs, WIFI setting are available from OS JellyBeanPlus(4.2) ) Document type - DOC,DOCX,PPT,PPTX,XLS,XLSX,PDF,HWP,GUL
Constraint
Unsupported field
Contact - Ringtone, Message alert, Vibration pattern
Schedule - Sticker, S-Memo, Image, Alarm, Group
MMS does not transfer depending on devices.
Local Data Only (Google & Samsung Account data does not transferred.)
If that does not work on Galaxy S2 OS 4.0.4 version, after the other device's WIFI is connected, then try again.

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FAQs

Does Samsung Smart Switch copy everything? ›

When you use Smart Switch to set up your new phone, you can decide exactly what you want on your new device. If your old phone is a Galaxy, you'll be able to transfer just about everything, including all your texts, media content, Wi-Fi details and even your home screen settings.

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Why does the Smart Switch say not enough? ›

A Smart Switch transfer may fail when there is not enough free storage space available on both of your devices. You can delete some of the unnecessary items on your devices to free up storage room.

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What does not transfer with Samsung Smart Switch? ›

Contacts: Contacts saved on the SIM card, social networks (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), Google accounts, and work email accounts are excluded. Calender: Appointments synced with external accounts, such as Google, and calendar stickers are excluded.

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How effective is Samsung Smart Switch? ›

Samsung Smart Switch is a highly efficient and reliable tool for data transfer. Nevertheless, there might be times when users face issues while undergoing the transfer process.

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Does everything get transferred with Smart Switch? ›

While Smart Switch supports tons of data types, there are certain kinds of content that it does not support. For instance, it can't transfer app data, DRM-protected media files, or any third-party account related information. Some stored settings like Safari history, bookmarks, WhatsApp messages, etc.

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Will Smart Switch transfer my notes? ›

The Samsung Smart Switch™ Mobile app allows users to easily transfer content (contacts, photos, music, notes, etc.) to a new Samsung Galaxy device. The following operating systems support transferring content via the Smart Switch Mobile app: Android™ (version 4.0 or later) Apple® (iCloud backup enabled)

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Why is my Samsung not transferring data to my new phone? ›

Wireless transfer fails when using Smart Switch

Other times, it could be because your Location is disabled or because you are not using the best Location method. Iris scanning on your Galaxy phone uses biometric data unique to your eyes to keep your device safe, so only you can unlock your phone.

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What happens if I lose Wi-Fi during Smart Switch? ›

You Won't Be Able to Use Smart Device Features

So, if the WiFi disappears you will find that functionality is compromised. You will not be able to use your smart hub controls to brighten or dim the lights or control fans. You will also not be able to establish a connection between smart switches and new devices.

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How much memory does a Samsung smart switch need? ›

Smart Switch requires a minimum of 500MB of free space on each device.

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Do you need Smart Switch on both phones to transfer? ›

Wirelessly transfer your data with Samsung Smart Switch to another Android phone. Make sure the Smart Switch app is installed on both phones.

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Do I put my SIM card in a new phone before transferring data on Samsung? ›

Put your sim into new device before powering your new device on. Set up the phone and update all apps from store's. Check for software update. You can use cloud backup or use smartswitch to transfer everything over from your old device to your new one.

Do I need a SIM card in both phones to use Samsung Smart Switch? ›

Smart switch will work just fine without a SIM in the device you are moving data from. If you have a new Samsung phone you will likely have a USB - C double ended cable. Use that to transfer data.

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Is the Samsung Smart Switch faster with cable or wireless? ›

Well I find cable faster and more reliable. How fast depends on how much data you have to transfer. That's quite good as I'm a bit of a data hoarder. Last night it got to the stage where I could use the phone reasonably quickly but for the whole process including Secure Folder it took like 3-4hrs.

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What are the cons of Smart Switch app? ›

No data backup: The Samsung Smart Switch app does not back up data while it's being transferred, making it difficult to recover the data after experiencing glitches. Only Samsung phones can receive data: To receive data with Smart Switch, your phone has to be a Galaxy product.

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How long should Samsung switch take? ›

General Smart Switch

Items	Old device	Total transfer time
15.5GB	Samsung	4 min
	Samsung	7 min
	Other Android	5 min
	Other Android	7 min

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Does Smart Switch copy or transfer data? ›

Smart Switch copies your old data to your new device automatically. This means that your data will still be on the old device as well. This is the same for every device.

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What does Samsung Smart Switch transfer over? ›

Smart Switch migrates different types of files to your new Galaxy, including photos, videos, notes, calendar events and even device settings. * Transferable data may vary depending on the device OS (Android or iOS), OS version, and/or connection option.

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Does Smart Switch transfer everything including SD card? ›

At the top on the left is a small arrow that may say "Essentials" or "All". If it says "Essentials" then click it and select "All" to show all folders on your phone. Afterwards, you can scroll down and you will see a folder called SdCardBackUp. All of your files from the SD card should have been transferred over.

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Does Smart Switch clone the phone? ›

Swift, secure, cable-free mobile data transfer app

Smart Switch: Phone Clone is a dynamic data transfer application designed to streamline the process of moving content from an old device to a new one.