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Samsung Smart Switch Mobile is the official utility designed to take the headache out of setting up a new Samsung Galaxy device. This free app allows users to quickly and comprehensively transfer essential data — like contacts, messages, photos, and music — from their old smartphone, regardless of the brand, directly to their new Galaxy phone or tablet.

The app's function is similar to platform-specific tools like Google's built-in Android migration service or Apple's Move to iOS, but it focuses squarely on the destination being a Galaxy product. Samsung Smart Switch Mobile boasts wide compatibility, supporting data transfer even from iOS devices.

Comprehensive and versatile transfers

Samsung Smart Switch Mobile is notably versatile in the types of information it can migrate. Beyond the basics like call logs and contacts, it also handles calendar events, memos, alarms, Wi-Fi settings, and wallpapers. For users moving between Galaxy devices running M OS or higher, the app even supports the transfer of app data and home screen layouts, making the transition feel seamless and personalized.

The app can help users bridge the gap between different ecosystems. Whether you are switching from an old HTC, LG, Sony, or even an iPhone, this migration tool provides a reliable path. It offers three distinct options for iOS users: direct wired connection, importing data from iCloud, or transferring via an iTunes PC/Mac backup. Plus, it actively scans your transferred app list and suggests similar or replacement apps.

Although highly effective, the app does have a few caveats. For a successful transfer, both the source and destination devices must have a minimum of 500 MB of free internal storage, which can be an unexpected hurdle if the old device is nearly full. Secondly, some users of non-Samsung Android devices experience constant Wi-Fi disconnections during wireless transfer, forcing them to adjust advanced Wi-Fi settings manually.

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Samsung Smart Switch Mobile 0/6

  • Pros

    • Transfers comprehensive data, including settings
    • Seamless Galaxy-to-Galaxy data migration
    • Supports iOS, Android, and PC sources
    • Suggests alternative apps

  • Cons

    • Minimum 500 MB free space
    • Connection stability issues

Bottom Line

Seamless Galaxy upgrade

Samsung Smart Switch Mobile is an indispensable tool for anyone upgrading to a new Galaxy smartphone or tablet. It simplifies a usually complex and time-consuming process by allowing robust, multi-platform data migration across Android and iOS ecosystems. While the minimum storage requirements and occasional Wi-Fi glitches introduce minor friction, the seamless transfer of most personal data makes it the most effective way to start using your new device right away.

What’s new in version 3.7.68.6

  • Fixed bugs and improved stability
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- Galaxy S7/S8/Note8/S9/Note9 owners: Tap [Settings] > [Cloud and accounts] > [Smart Switch] to open Smart Switch Mobile.

* Smart Switch Mobile is already preloaded on Galaxy S7/S8/Note8/S9/Note9 device.

Smart Switch gives you the freedom to move your contacts, music, photos, calendar, text messages, device settings and more to your new Galaxy device. Plus, Smart Switch helps you find your favorite apps or suggest similar ones on Google Play.

Who can transfer?

- Android owners

- Wireless transfer: Android 4.0 or higher

- Wireless transfers from a compatible Android device to Galaxy device: Android 4.0 or higher (Note that 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 - use the option that's best for you:

- 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 http://www.samsung.com/smartswitch

- BlackBerry owners

- Wireless transfers: BlackBerry OS 7 or 10 (Mobile AP)

- Wired transfer from your BlackBerry device to your Galaxy: BlackBerry OS 7 or 10 for transfers via USB connector

- Windows Mobile owners

- Wireless transfers: Windows OS 8.1 or 10

* Note: For more information and step-by-step directions, go to 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)

* Note: For Galaxy S2, old OS (GB/ICS) version can cause incompatibility. If your S2 does not work properly, please try after firmware update.

- 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 reasons such as compatibility between devices, it may not be possible to install and use Smart Switch on certain devices.

1. To transfer data, both devices must have a minimum of 500 MB free space in their internal memory.

2. If you are using a wired connection, your device must support a 'Transferring media files (MTP)' USB option to allow content to be transferred.

3. 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.

(The options described above 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 ]

. Telephone: 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.

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 Apps menu in device settings after software update.

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