Samsung Smart Switch Mobile

4.0
447K reviews
1B+
Downloads
Content rating
PEGI 3
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About this app

▣ 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™.

▣ 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.
Updated on
Feb 11, 2025

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
App activity and App info and performance
Data isn’t encrypted
Data can’t be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.0
428K reviews
Sir Lube
March 6, 2025
Doesn't work. Trying to copy A53 to S24 Ultra via USB. One phone says it's done, the other is waiting for connection. Then situation reverses. So nothing gets copied. This should be a one click process. It's frustrating, fraught with security risks, confusing and then, to add insult, the Smart Switch app cannot be deleted. NO I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS APP.
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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
March 10, 2025
Hi, We're sorry for your inconvenience. Please take action by following the path below. 1. Delete the SmartSwitch app installed on your phone 2. Settings → Accounts and Backup → Smart Switch menu or download the SmartSwitch app through the Galaxy Store For additional inquiries, please contact us by email (sswitch.cs@samsung.com). Thank you.
Jamie Harrad
March 28, 2025
I like using the samsung smart switch app but i don't love it why is because it doesn't send folders from one device to the other which it sends videos, others file etc in the categories like videos documents etc which it does it all jumbled up which i actually want to send one folder or more to my other samsung device without the jumbled up way of doing it which they sould have a separate part on where i can go to my internal or sd card and then to send the folders in that way. Please Fix It.😥
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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
March 31, 2025
Hi, We're sorry for your inconvenience. It is difficult to provide guidance based on the information you shared. We will help you if you share detailed information, including the type of previous device you are currently using (OS/model name), screenshots of the problem situation, and problem app, by email (sswitch.cs@samsung.com). Thank you.
Dee Evonie
February 13, 2025
So earlier I wrote a terrible review and now I have to correct myself seeing I have managed to get it to work. Gave 4 stars as it didn't work via my WiFi connection for some reason but worked using usb 2 usb in both phones. Was very surprised that everything transfered over and I can carry on as usual. So with that said, thank you Samsung. I love how you make life easier. Thanks again. 😊
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What’s new

- Fixed bugs and improved stability