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Samsung Smart Switch is Samsung’s official tool for moving your stuff (apps, data, and settings) from an old phone to a new Galaxy, and it’s designed to make the upgrade feel almost like a clone of your old device.

What is Samsung Smart Switch?

Samsung Smart Switch is an app/service that copies data from your old phone (Android, iOS, or another Galaxy) to a new Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet.

It can work phone‑to‑phone or via a computer, so you can also use it as a backup and restore solution for your Galaxy.

Key features at a glance

  • Transfers contacts, SMS, call logs, photos, videos, music (non‑DRM), documents, and more to a new Galaxy device.
  • Copies device settings, Wi‑Fi profiles, alarms, wallpapers, and even home‑screen layouts on Galaxy‑to‑Galaxy moves, making the new phone feel familiar.
  • Offers backup and restore, so you can keep a safety copy of your data on a PC, Mac, or external storage and bring it back later.

How Smart Switch connects

You usually get three main options, depending on your devices:

  • Wireless
    • Uses Wi‑Fi Direct between phones; you start Smart Switch on both devices, pick “Send” on the old one and “Receive” on the new one, then scan a QR or search for the other phone.
* Good for most people, especially when you don’t have the right cable handy.
  • Cable (USB)
    • Connect phones with a USB‑C to USB‑C or USB‑A to USB‑C plus adapter, then follow Smart Switch’s prompts.
* Usually faster and more stable, especially with a lot of photos and videos.
  • Computer (PC/Mac)
    • Install Smart Switch on your computer, back up the old Galaxy, then restore that backup to the new one later.
* Handy when the old phone is not available at the same time or has a damaged screen but can still connect.

What can (and can’t) be transferred?

Smart Switch is powerful, but not literally “everything”.

  • Typically transferred:
    • Contacts, SMS messages, call logs, calendar events (device/local calendars), photos, videos, and DRM‑free music.
* Documents, memos, alarms, Wi‑Fi passwords, and many app settings on Galaxy devices.

* Home‑screen layout (icons, folders) and some app data when moving between newer Galaxy phones.
  • Often not transferred or limited:
    • Encrypted chat data from some third‑party messengers (for example, WhatsApp generally uses its own backup system even if media moves).
* Some iOS apps that don’t exist on Android; Smart Switch instead suggests equivalent apps from the Galaxy/Play Store.

* DRM‑protected media and some secure payment or security credentials, which must be set up again for safety.

Why it’s a trending topic now

In late 2025, Smart Switch keeps getting attention because Samsung continues to push seamless switching as people upgrade to newer Galaxy models.

Reviews and guides highlight that newer versions support more data types, improved wireless speeds, and tighter integration with recent Galaxy devices, making upgrades less stressful than a few years ago.

Meta description (SEO style):
Samsung Smart Switch is Samsung’s all‑in‑one tool for transferring contacts, photos, messages, apps, and settings to a new Galaxy phone using wireless, cable, or PC backup for a smooth upgrade.

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