Wondering what else there is to know about Smart Switch? There are several settings available to protect your files and data while they're transferring.

Purchasing a new phone or tablet is exciting, but you may be thinking about the best way to transfer all your data from your old phone. You don’t want to lose all your contacts, photos, or messages, and transferring everything manually is a drag. Luckily, you can move all your data from your old device to your new device with a USB cable and Smart Switch. And if you’re transferring from an iPhone, you can use Smart Switch and iCloud to send over your content effortlessly.

Smart Switch is a convenient app that lets you quickly transfer files from your old phone to a new Galaxy phone or tablet. But what kinds of files are compatible? If you're wondering, we have all the information you need about what kind of content you can transfer with Smart Switch.

 

Congrats on your new device! You'll be happy to learn that the Smart Switch app lets you seamlessly transfer all your content from your previous iOS phone to a Samsung Galaxy phone or Galaxy tablet. You can also create a backup of your iOS device and sync data using Smart Switch for a Mac or PC.

Although receiving a brand-new Galaxy phone or tablet is exciting, you may not be looking forward to transferring all of your previous phone's data. Luckily, you can use the new quick setup feature with Smart Switch when setting up your phone for the first time. All you need to do is scan a QR code to authenticate your existing information, such as your Wi-Fi network, and Samsung and Google accounts, and to start transferring your apps, photos, files, contacts, and other data. 

The one tiny drawback of getting a new phone or tablet is having to manually transfer all your important data. Don't worry, Smart Switch allows you to easily transfer contacts, photos, messages, and other types of files. You can even create a backup for your old files using your Windows PC or Mac, and then transfer or sync your data onto your new Galaxy phone or tablet. To use Smart Switch, you must have a compatible device. Read this guide to see if your devices meet the requirements. 

It's something we all fear: losing our precious files when we get a new phone or device. Luckily, the Smart Switch app makes it easy to transfer content from your Android phone to another phone. You can even create a backup on a computer that you can use later in case of an emergency, like if your phone breaks.

If you’re setting up your new 2021 or later Galaxy Book, you may want to move over your personal files from your old Windows PC, so you have everything you need. You’ll be able to do just that with the Galaxy Book Smart Switch app; simply connect your devices and transfer all your system settings, documents, and Microsoft store apps to your new Galaxy Book with zero hassle. You can even select which type of data to transfer if you only need certain apps, photos, or settings.

Are you facing difficulties completing a transfer, recognizing your device on a PC or Mac, or dealing with sudden crashes during a Smart Switch transfer? There are several ways to tackle these issues. Try clearing the app's data, removing unnecessary items from your device, or trying another solution listed below. 

Data backup is no longer available for Secure Folder. However, you can restore data from a previous backup or transfer data from your old device to your new one using Smart Switch.

While using Smart Switch on a PC, you may encounter errors for several different reasons. This guide covers the most common errors that may occur.

So, you got a brand new Galaxy phone or tablet and it's awesome. But what's not so awesome is missing all your old photos, videos, and contacts. Well, your worries are over because Samsung Smart Switch lets you seamlessly transfer all your content from your old phone to your new Galaxy phone. Smart Switch will transfer data from most Android or iOS phones using different methods, such as wirelessly, with a USB cable, and even to external storage devices (microSD or USB flash drive).