FAQs
To copy apps and data on your new Android device, tap Copy. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect both devices with a cable. Important: If you don't have a compatible cable, you may need to use an adapter or use the wireless method. On your old device, tap Copy.
How do I transfer everything from my old Android to my new Android? ›
To copy apps and data on your new Android device, tap Copy. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect both devices with a cable. Important: If you don't have a compatible cable, you may need to use an adapter or use the wireless method. On your old device, tap Copy.
Do I need a Smart Switch on both phones to transfer data? ›
Wirelessly transfer your data with Samsung Smart Switch to another Android phone. Make sure the Smart Switch app is installed on both phones.
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.
Do I put my SIM card in a new Android phone before transferring data? ›
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.
What cannot be transferred using a Smart Switch? ›
Items that cannot be backed up with Smart Switch
Contacts: Contacts saved on the SIM card, social networks (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), Google accounts, and work email accounts are excluded.
Does the Samsung Smart Switch transfer everything? ›
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.
What is the best app to transfer data from old Android to new Android? ›
Samsung Smart Switch
Samsung Smart Switch creates an avenue for you to move data from your old Android phone to another. Though it was established by Samsung, it works for any Android model. Samsung Smart Switch offers a quick way to transfer content like videos, contacts, documents, and more between Android devices.
How do I transfer data from a broken Android to a new Android? ›
- (New device) Open the Smart Switch app > Select Receive data. (New device) Select Galaxy/Android.
- (New device) Select Wireless. (Old device) Select Connect to authorise the phone connection.
- (New device) Select data to transfer > Tap Next. (New device) Tap Next to complete the data transfer.
Method 3: Transfer Messages via Samsung Smart Switch
Data types include contacts, messages, call history, images, videos, apps, audio, documents, and the like. This app is compatible with Apple, Blackberry, and all Samsung and Android devices running over Android version 4.0.
When you're ready, place the two phones close to each other.
- Open Settings and select Accounts and backup.
- Select Bring data from old device.
- Tap Receive data on your new phone and tap Send data on your old phone.
- Check the OS of your old phone and choose the appropriate source.
- Select Wireless.
Smart Switch can be used to transfer between tablets, between smartphones, and between a tablet and a smartphone. Please note: To use Smart Switch, your phone must run Android 4.3 or iOS 4.2. 1 or later. You can transfer your data from both Android and iOS devices over Wi-Fi, with a USB cable or with a PC or Mac.
How to transfer everything from Android to Android? ›
- Connect both devices wirelessly. Turn on your new Android phone and follow the on-screen prompts. ...
- Select your data. Follow the on-screen instructions to choose what comes with you — contacts, photos, videos and calendar events. ...
- Transfer. That's it.
Let's get started.
- Select your device language and hit Start on the welcome page.
- Select your home Wi-Fi network and sign in.
- Hit Next at the Copy apps & data screen to begin migrating data from your old phone. ...
- Insert a USB-C to USB-C cable into your old phone and tap Next on your new phone.
Choose to copy apps and data from your old device.
- If you have a cable to connect your devices, follow the on-screen instructions to copy your data.
- If you don't have a cable: Tap No cable? Ok. Tap A backup from an Android phone. To copy your data, follow the on-screen instructions.
