Stuff That Can Be Transferred With Smart Switch
If you're wondering what types of files you can transfer with Samsung Smart Switch, we won't keep you in the dark. Check out all the available content types below.
And if you haven't already, download the Samsung Smart Switch App. That's where the magic happens!
Content Available for Transfer
Here are all the content types available to be transferred:
| CONTENT | TRANSFER FROM ANDROID | TRANSFER FROM IOS (VIA ICLoUD) | TRANSFER FROM IOS (VIA USB ADAPTER) | PATH TO CONTENT ON SAMSUNG GALAXY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Information Management System (PIMS) | ||||
Calendar |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Apps > Calendar |
Contacts |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Phone > Contact or Contacts |
Messages |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Apps > Messaging |
S Notes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Apps > S Note™ |
| Multimedia Content | ||||
Music |
Yes |
No* |
Yes |
Apps > Music |
Pictures |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Apps > Gallery |
Videos |
Yes |
Yes** |
Yes |
Apps > Gallery |
| App Lists and Additional Content | ||||
Alarms |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Apps > Clock |
Application Lists |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Use the Samsung Smart Switch Mobile app to view the app list |
Call logs |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Phone > Logs |
Documents |
Yes |
Yes*** |
Yes*** |
Apps > My Files |
Lock screen |
Yes |
No* |
Yes |
Apps > Settings > Device > Lock screen |
Story Album™ |
Yes |
No* |
Yes |
Apps > Story Album |
Wallpaper |
Yes |
No* |
Yes |
Location varies |
Wi-Fi |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi |
* For complete transfer of content, use the Samsung Smart Switch for PC/Mac® app.
** User-generated videos only (i.e., not commercial movies or TV).
*** Microsoft® Office or PDF documents only.
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