Samsung Smart Switch Mobile 3.7.60.1

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. – Freeware – Android iOS
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Effortless Data Transfer with Samsung Smart Switch Mobile

David Fischer

12/19/2024

Samsung Smart Switch Mobile simplifies the process of transferring data between devices, ensuring a smooth transition for users upgrading to new Samsung smartphones.

If you encounter difficulty downloading through the Google Play Store, please follow the instructions below:

Reboot your phone.
Go to Settings → Apps → Google Play Store.
Clear the cache and data.
Try to download again.

Smart Switch allows you to seamlessly transfer your contacts, music, photos, calendar, text messages, device settings, and more to your new Galaxy device. Additionally, Smart Switch can help you locate your favorite apps or suggest similar ones on Google Play.

Transfer Compatibility:

Android owners:
- Wireless transfer: Android 4.0 or higher
- Wireless transfers from a compatible Android device to Galaxy device: Android 4.0 or higher (Note that non-Samsung devices with Android versions lower than 6.0 can only connect with Galaxy devices that support a mobile AP.)
- Wired transfer: Android 4.3 or higher, charger cable, and a USB connector
iOS owners - choose the option that suits you best:
- 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 at http://www.samsung.com/smartswitch
Windows Mobile owners:
- Wireless transfers: Windows OS 10

Data that can be transferred includes:

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 settings
Wallpapers
Documents
App data (Galaxy devices only)
Home layouts (Galaxy devices only)

Note that you can send app data and home layouts by upgrading your Galaxy device to M OS (Galaxy S6 or higher).

Supported devices:

Galaxy: Recent Galaxy mobile devices and tablets (from Galaxy S2)
Note: For Galaxy S2, an old OS (GB/ICS) version can cause incompatibility. If your S2 is not functioning properly, please try after a firmware update.
Other Android devices:
- HTC, LG, Sony, Huawei, Lenovo, Motorola, PANTECH, Panasonic, Kyocera, NEC, SHARP, Fujitsu, Xiaomi, Vivo, OPPO, Coolpad(DazenF2), RIM(Priv), YotaPhone, ZTE(Nubia Z9), Gionee, LAVA, MyPhone(My28s), Cherry Mobile, Google(Pixel/Pixel2)
Note: Due to compatibility issues, it may not be possible to install and use Smart Switch on certain devices.

Additional requirements:

Both devices must have a minimum of 500 MB of free space in their internal memory for data transfer.
If using a wired connection, your device must support the 'Transferring media files (MTP)' USB option to enable content transfer.
If you have a non-Samsung device that frequently disconnects from the wireless network, go to Advanced Wi-Fi on your device, disable the “Wi-Fi initialize” and “Disconnect low Wi-Fi signal” options, and try again. Please note that these options may not be available, depending on your device manufacturer and OS version.

Application permissions:

The app service requires the following permissions:

Phone: Used to confirm your phone number
Call logs: Used to transfer call log data
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
Microphone: Used for high-frequency audio when searching for Galaxy devices
Bluetooth: Used to search for nearby Galaxy devices using Bluetooth
Location: Used to connect to devices using Wi-Fi Direct, which makes your location available to nearby devices

If your system software version is lower than Android 6.0, please update the software to configure app permissions. After a software update, you can reset previously allowed permissions in the Apps menu in your device settings.

Overview

Samsung Smart Switch Mobile is a Freeware software in the category System Utilities developed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd..

The latest version of Samsung Smart Switch Mobile is 3.7.60.1, released on 12/22/2024. It was initially added to our database on 10/31/2023.

Samsung Smart Switch Mobile runs on the following operating systems: Android/iOS.

Users of Samsung Smart Switch Mobile gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

David Fischer

I am a technology writer for UpdateStar, covering software, security, and privacy as well as research and innovation in information security. I worked as an editor for German computer magazines for more than a decade before joining the UpdateStar team. With over a decade of editorial experience in the tech industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my current role at UpdateStar. At UpdateStar, I focus on the critical areas of software, security, and privacy, ensuring our readers stay informed about the latest developments and best practices.

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