▣ 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™.
Smart Switch is an application that allows users to transfer data from their old device to a new Samsung Galaxy device. It is available for both Android and iOS owners, with different transfer options depending on the device. The app can transfer a variety of data, including contacts, messages, photos, music, videos, call logs, and more. However, some features may not be available for iCloud or DRM-protected content.
The app is compatible with recent Galaxy devices and tablets, as well as other Android devices from various manufacturers. However, due to compatibility issues, it may not be possible to install and use Smart Switch on certain devices. Both devices must have at least 500 MB of free space in their internal memory to transfer data. If you have a non-Samsung device that experiences connectivity issues, there are steps you can take to improve the transfer process.
Smart Switch requires certain permissions to function properly. These include access to your phone number, call logs, contacts, calendar, SMS, storage, files and media, photos and videos, microphone, nearby devices, location, and notifications. These permissions are necessary for the app to transfer data and provide information about the transfer process. Some permissions are only required for specific versions of Android, and optional permissions may be turned on but not allowed by default.
If your device is running on Android 6.0 or lower, you may need to update your system software to configure app permissions. After updating, you can reset previously allowed permissions in your device settings. Additionally, the app may use your device's camera to scan QR codes for connecting to Galaxy devices.
In summary, Smart Switch is a useful tool for transferring data from an old device to a new Samsung Galaxy device. It supports a wide range of data types and is compatible with various devices, but may have limitations depending on the device. The app requires certain permissions to function properly, and users may need to update their system software to configure these permissions.
▣ Who can transfer?
• Android™ owners
- Android 5.0 or higher
• 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
▣ 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)
• Other Android devices:
- HTC, LG, Sony, Huawei, Lenovo, Motorola, PANTECH, Panasonic, Kyocera, NEC, SHARP, Fujitsu, Xiaomi, Vivo, OPPO, Coolpad, RIM, YotaPhone, ZTE, Gionee, LAVA, MyPhone, Cherry Mobile, Google
* 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 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.)
The following permissions are required for the app service. For optional permissions, the default functionality of the service is turned on, but not allowed.
[ Required permissions ]
. Phone: Used to confirm your phone number (Android 12 or lower)
. Call logs: Used to transfer call log data (Android 9 or higher)
. 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 (Android 11 or lower)
. Files and media: Used to save the files necessary for data transfer(Android 12)
. Photos and Videos: Used to save the files necessary for data transfer (Android 13 or higher)
. Microphone: Used for high-frequency audio when searching for Galaxy devices
. Nearby devices: Used to search for nearby devices using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth (Android 12 or higher)
. Location: Used to connect to devices using Wi-Fi Direct, which makes your location available to nearby devices (Android 12 or lower)
. Notifications: Used to provide information about the progress of data transfers (Android 13 or higher)
[ Optional permissions ]
. Camera: Used to scan QR codes to connect to Galaxy phones and tablets
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.