Galaxy S24: Swap SIM before or after Smart Switch? (2024)

FAQs

Do I swap SIM before using Smart Switch? ›

If using a LOCKED phone, insert the SIM card BEFORE using Smart Switch. If you do not, you could risk losing all your data from a factory reset (1st screenshot).

To use your new smartphone, simply insert your SIM card, then turn the phone on by pressing and holding the power button on the right side of the phone until you feel it vibrate and the Samsung logo appears. The phone will then prompt you through the initial set-up.

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 to save anything before switching SIM cards? It is vital to save your contacts to a secure location, update essential contact information, and know your passwords before switching SIM cards.

Your Galaxy S24 Series phone includes an eSIM which functions as a SIM card. Mobile networks can be used after activating the eSIM, or installing a nano-SIM card.

Regardless of the device you're switching from, don't switch your SIM card until the entire transfer is complete. Before you get started, you'll also want to make sure both your old device and new device have at least 20% battery life.

You don't need a SIM card in both phones to use a smart switch. Smart switch works on Wi-Fi and not on SIM card, so you can easily transfer data between your phones without having a SIM card in either one.

The SIM transfer will take up to 24 hours. You'll know it's taking place when your old SIM loses signal. When this happens, put your new SIM in your phone and turn it off and on again to complete the transfer.

Oftentimes when you upgrade your phone, it will come with a new SIM card. You may be able to just move your current SIM card from your old phone to the new one and hold onto this new SIM card for later, but sometimes your new phone will require the new SIM card.

Does switching SIM cards transfer everything Android? ›

However, in modern smartphones, all this information is stored on the phone's memory and the cloud. So, you will likely not lose your contacts or text messages when you switch SIM cards.

Items that cannot be backed up with Smart Switch

App data: Data saved in private storage cannot be backed up. Email: Social Hub and Premium accounts (Push email) are excluded. Live wallpapers and themes: Live wallpapers and themes are excluded. You can reinstall these from the Galaxy Store.

You should always backup the data on your old phone prior to activating your new phone. The process for backing up and transferring data will depend on the type of phone you are coming from and going to. The easiest way to learn how to transfer data is to follow the steps in our Smart Setup tool.