There have been a lot of changes in how easy it is to switch phones over the years. As of 2022, there are a lot of ways to do this, no matter what kind of smartphone or operating system you have. In this detailed article, we talked about how to move content from your old phone to your new one. Even so, we thought that the Samsung phones should have their own article because of the many features that Samsung Smart Switch has to offer.
Before you start
There are a few things you should know before you start using Samsung Smart Switch to move content from your old phone to your new one. Samsung Smart Switch can only be used to move data between Samsung phones and tablets. Not for example: You can’t for example use this tool to move data between two phones that aren’t the same brand.
Getting content from one phone to another wirelessly now isn’t so hard as it used to be. When you use a cable to do something, it takes a long time. This is, therefore, our favorite way to transfer content from one device to another. Then, based on the type of smartphone you have and the type of operating system it has, let’s look at how to use Samsung Smart Switch to move content wirelessly between phones.
How to use Samsung Smart Switch wirelessly with another Android phone
The first step is to ensure that the Samsung Smart Switch software is loaded on both devices. You may download the Smart Switch Android app from the Google Play Store if your source smartphone is not a Samsung device.
On most Samsung phones, this app is already installed. You can get to it by going to the following menu:
1. Open Settings app.
2. Tap on Accounts and backup.
3. Tap on Smart Switch.
On some low-end Samsung phones, the Smart Switch App may not already be there. Here’s what you need to do if you find yourself in this situation:
1. Open Settings app.
2. Tap on Accounts and backup.
3. Under the Smart Switch section, tap on Bring data from old device.
4. You will see a message that says you need to get the Smart Switch app.
5. Download the app by following the on-screen directions.
6. Once the app has been installed, give it the permissions it needs to work.
Open Samsung Smart Switch on both phones once you’ve made sure they’re both running the app. Bring data to your new phone (or Let’s Go) will appear on the screen. Check to see if both devices are in close proximity to one another.
1. Tap on Send data/Let’s go on the old phone.
2. You’ll be prompted to select a method of linking the two devices presently. Wireless is the way to go.
3. You’ll get a Invitation to connect pop-up screen on your old phone. Tap on Accept.
4. The new phone will now try to connect to your old one. The old phone will ask you to accept the connection when you turn it on. Allow by pressing the Allow button on your mobile device.
5. The connection will be set up right away.
The new phone now shows you what you can move. On this screen, it will also show how much space your new phone will need to store the data you want to move, and how long it will take to move the data.
The app also lets you change what you bring over from your old phone. Suppose you tap on the arrow next to each option, and you’ll see a list of things you can import in a sub-menu. It’s possible to choose to import all of the messages on your phone or just those from a certain time period by tapping on the arrow next to “Messages” on the screen. When you buy a new phone, you can also do this for photos and videos. You can choose only the ones you need.
When you’re sure that everything is right, scroll down on the new phone and tap Transfer.
Once the transfer is done, you can tap Done on your new phone to finish it off.
How to use Samsung Smart Switch with a cable on Android
While using Smart Switch wirelessly is the most convenient means of transferring data, a cable may be required in some cases. To transfer data from an Android device to a Samsung device, follow these instructions.
1. Download Smart Switch Android app on your Android device.
2. Connect both phones to each other with the cable.
3. Launch Smart Switch app on the old phone.
4. On your Samsung device, go to Settings.
5. Tap on Accounts and backup.
6. Tap on Smart Switch.
7. On the old phone, tap on Send data/Let’s Go.
8. Tap on Cable.
9. As you follow the on-screen instructions, choose the content that you want to put on your new phone.
10. Tap transfer and wait for the transfer to be finished.
Samsung Smart Switch: How to transfer content from iOS
It is recommended by Samsung that you use an adapter for this if you are moving from an iPhone to a Samsung phone. Get a Lightning-to-USB-C cable, as well as an adapter for the USB-C cable. Then, you’ll need the adapter for the USB-C cable. Here’s how you can start.
How to use Samsung Smart Switch with iPhones using a cable
1. On the Samsung device, go to Settings and then tap on Accounts and backup.
2. Tap on Smart Switch.
3. On the new phone, launch Smart Switch and then tap on Receive data.
4. Tap on iPhone/iPad on the “Select a source screen”.
5. Connect the two devices through a cable. On the iPhone, tap Trust in the pop-up that displays.
6. On the Samsung device, tap on Next. During this procedure, you could be prompted to enter your iPhone passcode.
7. Samsung is now scanning your iPhone for info to import.
8. On the next page, you will find a list of items that may be imported.
9. Select the data you wish to transfer, scroll down to the bottom, and tap Transfer.
10. This can take anything from 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the quantity of data that has to be transmitted.
How to use Samsung Smart Switch with iPhones using a cable
1. On the Samsung device, open Settings and then tap on Accounts and backup.
2. Select Smart Switch.
In case Smart Switch isn’t installed, follow steps mentioned here.
3. On the new phone, launch Smart Switch and then select Receive data.
4. In the “Select a source screen”, tap on iPhone/iPad.
5, Connect the two devices using the cable, and then press Trust on the iPhone’s pop-up.
6. On the Samsung device, tap Next. During this process, you may be prompted to enter the passcode for your iPhone.
7. As a result, Samsung will scan your iPhone for data that can be imported.
8. On the following page, you will find a list of items that can be imported into your account.
9. Select all of the information you desire, and tap on the Transfer option.
10.This process might take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the amount of data that needs to be transferred.
