Smart Switch


A sure and secure way to move
your data to Galaxy


When switching to Galaxy, you don't have to say goodbye to your old stuff. The data and content you were using before - your photos, videos, contacts, calendar events, notes and device settings - 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.

Even when coming from another OS, it’s easy to make the switch


Moving to a Galaxy from another OS doesn’t have to be hard. Smart Switch can transfer data from many different devices, making the upgrade to Galaxy a seamless process for everyone. Now that’s smart.

On the left, a Galaxy smartphone, Galaxy tablet, and iphone show the loading symbol on their screens. 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.

Switch from Android to Galaxy


Simply run the app for a step-by-step guided transfer that's thorough and secure.

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. A GUI on the left shows the two available types of connections; cable or wireless. Another GUI on the right shows two smartphone devices connected via a USB cable and USB-C adapter.

Step 2 : Select


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

The “Select data to transfer” 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. A GUI on the left shows the Smart Switch data transfer in process, indicated by percentage and minutes remaining. Another GUI on the right shows the completed data transfer.

Switch from iPhone/iPad to Galaxy


You can move photos, videos, contacts, calendar events, notes and more from your iPhone or iPad to Galaxy.
You can even bring your data from iCloud.

Step 1 : Connect


Connect your new Galaxy phone to your old device with a cable.

To transfer data, confirm your new Galaxy as a trusted device. When the "Trust This Computer?" alert appears on your iPhone or iPad, tap "Trust".

*Use a compatible Lightning-to-USB-C or USB-C-to-USB-C cable or an adapter to connect your devices.

To the right, a GUI shows a Galaxy connecting to another device through a USB cable. Another GUI on the right shows two smartphone devices connected via a USB cable and USB-C adapter.

*Use a compatible Lightning-to-USB-C or USB-C-to-USB-C cable or an adapter to connect your devices.

Step 2 : Select


Choose the data you want to bring over from your old device and then tap "Import".

A GUI shows various categories of content that can be selected or unselected for transfer. The Galaxy device is surrounded by app icons.

Step 3 : Import


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

A GUI on the left shows the Smart Switch data transfer in process, indicated by percentage and minutes remaining. Another GUI on the right shows the completed data transfer.

Step 4 : Transfer more


Leave something behind? Tap “Get your iCloud data” and then sign into your iCloud account. Choose the content you want to transfer and tap “Import”.

You can also get Android apps that match your iOS apps.

A GUI on the left shows the data transfer results, including the total number of items, gigabytes, and number of items by app that were transferred. Another GUI on the right recommends more options for data restoration.

More ways to move your data


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

Two device icons are shown side-by-side with an arrow between them going from the left to the right device. Above the arrow is a WiFi symbol. The left Galaxy seems like an older model and the right seems like a newer model.

Transfer wirelessly

Two device icons are shown side-by-side with an arrow between them going from the left to the right device. The left Galaxy seems like an older model and the right seems like a newer model.

Connect with a USB cable

A Galaxy device icon is placed at the center. Below the Galaxy are two icons of micro USB and a USB storage devices. Between them is a two-headed arrow that represents data going back and forth the Galaxy and storage devices.

Backup and Restore from external storage

A PC device icon is placed on the left and a Galaxy device icon is on the right. Between them is a two-headed arrow.

Backup and Restore from PC or Mac

Technical Requirements

Your devices need a few things to work with Smart Switch.
Have a check below to see if they’re compatible.

information of Technical Requirements

Smart Switch for Android

A Samsung device with Android OS version 4.3 or later

Smart Switch for Windows

OS: Windows 7 or later

Required software:
Microsoft Media Feature Pack
 
You can download it from the following links:
 
For Windows 7 and 8
 
For Windows 10

Smart Switch for Mac

OS: Mac OS X 10.9 or later

MAC supported model 
Hardware: Models released after 2013*