Smart Switch


A sure and secure way to move your content to your Galaxy


When making the switch to a Galaxy, you don't have to say goodbye to your old stuff. The content you were using before - your photos, settings and call history - get to stay with you on your new Galaxy.

Data transfers quickly and easily from your old device to a new Galaxy, represented by a pair of scooters zooming from left to right, one framed by the simulated bezels of an old device and another framed by the shape of a new Galaxy device. Between the two vehicles is a blurred motion effect, indicating speediness.

Happiness is an easy transfer


Slip into a brand new Galaxy and bring what you've collected along the way. Keep all your photos, calendar dates, alarms and even call history. We made switching as easy as possible so you can dive right in.

The Smart Switch interface is simulated on a Galaxy device. Various categories of content can be selected or unselected for transfer. Listed on screen are Calls and contacts, Messages, Apps, Home screen, Settings, Images, and Videos.

Smart Switch gets along with your old device


Moving to a Galaxy from another OS isn't hard with Smart Switch. The app works with many devices, making the upgrade to Galaxy a seamless process for everyone.

On the left, an illustration of a smartphone shows the loading symbol. Arrows directed toward the new Galaxy device on the right indicate that data is being transferred. The interface of the Galaxy device shows Smart Switch copying data from the old device, with progress indicated in percentage and minutes remaining.

More ways to connect


Transfer, back up or restore whatever way is best for you. Make a device-to-device connection or use a backup file from external storage.

Transfer data wirelessly from an old device to a new Galaxy.

Transfer wirelessly

Connect an old device to a new Galaxy with a USB cable.

Connect via a USB cable

Restore data to a Galaxy device from your PC.

Restore from your PC

Restore data to a Galaxy device from an SD card.

Restore from an SD card

Transfer your data in simple steps


Smart Switch makes it easy. Simply run the app for a step-by-step guided transfer that's thorough and secure.

※ Find out more detailed how to use Smart Switch Mobile.

HOW-TOS

Step 1 : Connect.

Use a wireless connection or USB cable to link your device to wherever your old data is stored.

The “get connected” portion of the Smart Switch interface is simulated on a Galaxy device. An on-screen illustration shows two devices connected by a USB with instructions written below. To the right of the device is a magnified illustration of a USB cord connecting via a 3.5mm to USB-C dongle adapter.

Step 2 : Select.

In the app, choose which content, preferences and data you want to keep. Leave behind anything you don't.

The “Choose what to send” portion of the Smart Switch interface is simulated on a Galaxy device. Various categories of content can be selected or unselected for transfer. Listed in on screen are Calls and contacts, Messages, Apps, Home screen, Settings, Images, and Videos. To the right of the device, icons representing different content types are marked with a check to indicate that they have been selected.

Step 3 : Transfer.

Start the transfer and let Smart Switch do the work for you. Your Galaxy will be ready to go in no time.

The transfer portion of the Smart Switch interface is simulated on a Galaxy device. Transfer progress from the old device is indicated in both percentage and minutes remaining.