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In this article we will show you how to Use Smart Switch on PC and Phone. If you’ve ever used a Samsung phone, you know how great Smart Switch is. It has been a competitive way to move info between Samsung phones and other phones for a long time. But because it has so many features, many Mac users want to use this service.
If you are one of them, try to feel better. Samsung Smart Switch is a free app that lets you move information from an old device to a new Samsung Galaxy, whether the old device runs Android or not. This is a safe way to get your information to Galaxy. When you switch to Galaxy, you don’t have to give up your old info.
You can keep everything from the old device, including videos, contacts, photos, notes, calendar events, and device settings. Smart Switch lets you move photos, videos, contacts, notes, and other things from your iPhone or iPad to your Galaxy. You can also bring data from iCloud.
How to Use Smart Switch on PC and Mac
Most of the time, the desktop program is used to back up and restore a Samsung device. It can also help you keep your phone up-to-date or sync it with Outlook/Mac Address Book. Follow these steps to learn how to use Smart Switch on PC:
- Firstly, go to the official website of Smart Switch and download it on your Mac or Windows PC for free. Just run its installer to complete the setup as per your preferences.
- Once the application is installed, launch it on Mac/PC and connect your Samsung to it using a USB cable. It will automatically detect your device and would provide all kinds of options.
- To transfer data from your Samsung to PC, just click on the “Backup” button. This would take an extensive backup of your Samsung phone on the system.
- Similarly, you can click on the “Restore” button and retrieve the content of a previously saved backup to your Samsung.
- You can also go to the more backup options to manually restore an iTunes backup to your Samsung as well.
How to Use Smart Switch on Android and iPhone
If you have a new Samsung phone, you can use Smart Switch to move info from an old Android or iOS device to your new phone. It is one of the best ways to move files between Samsung devices because you can do it wirelessly or with a USB cord. You should be able to share media files, documents, contacts, messages, and other types of information this way. Follow these steps to learn how to use the Smart Switch app:
- Firstly, install the Smart Switch application on both the devices by visiting the Play Store and choose a mode of transfer to connect them. For a wired transfer, you would need a USB adapter while the WiFi feature should be enabled for a wireless transfer.
- To proceed, you need to select the source device as either Android or iPhone. Also, pick which device is the sender and which one is the receiver (the target phone has to be a Samsung).
- On the old device, a one-time generated code would be displayed that you need to enter on your Samsung to connect both the devices.
- Once both the devices are connected, you can just select the type of data that you wish to transfer and receive it on your Samsung.
FAQs
If you’re using a cable, plug it into both phones. If you’re sending data electronically, plug both phones in to charge. Open the Smart Switch app on both phones. If it isn’t already there, you can get it from the Google Play store. On the new phone, go to Settings > Smart Switch. Choose Move info, and then click Continue.
Open the Samsung Smart Switch on the new phone. Use the Connector on your Samsung device to connect to your iPhone. Press “Next” on your Samsung phone, and then do what it says on the screen. Your new device will look for your old device and connect to it. You will then be able to choose which information you want to move.