Samsung Smart Switch Mobile

Samsung Smart Switch Mobile

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  • Category
    Tools
  • Latest Version
    3.7.56.12
  • Updated Date
    2024-06-16T08:00:00+08:00
  • Requires Android
    4.0
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<▣ Experience the convenience of transferring your content with Smart Switch, allowing you to effortlessly move your contacts, music, photos, calendar, text messages, device settings, and much more to your new Galaxy device. Additionally, Smart Switch™ can assist you in locating your favorite apps or recommending similar options available on Google Play™.

▣ Supported devices for transfer:
• Android™ users:
- Wireless transfer: Requires Android 4.0 or higher
- Wireless transfer from a compatible Android device to a Galaxy device: Minimum Android 4.0 (note that some non-Samsung devices with Android versions below 6.0 can only connect with Galaxy devices that support mobile AP).
- Wired transfer: Requires Android 4.3 or higher, charger cable, and USB connector.

• iOS™ users may choose the option most suitable for them:
- Wired transfer from an iOS device to a Galaxy: Requires iOS 5.0 or later, cable (lightning or 30 pin), and USB connector.
- Import from iCloud™: Requires iOS 4.2.1 or higher along with an Apple ID.
- PC/Mac transfer via iTunes™: Use Smart Switch PC/Mac software – Get started at http://www.samsung.com/smartswitch.

▣ Transferable content includes:
- Contacts, calendar (device content only), messages, photos, music (only DRM-free content, iCloud not supported), videos (only DRM-free content), call logs, memos, alarms, Wi-Fi networks, wallpapers, documents, app data (for Galaxy devices only), and home layouts (for Galaxy devices only).
- By upgrading to M OS on Galaxy devices (S6 or above), you can transfer app data and home layouts.

▣ Which devices are compatible?
• Galaxy: All recent Galaxy mobile devices and tablets (from Galaxy S2 onward).

• Other Android devices:
- Including but not limited to 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.

* Smart Switch may not be able to install and operate on some devices due to compatibility issues.
1. Both devices need at least 500 MB of free space in their internal memory for data transfer.
2. If a non-Samsung device frequently disconnects from the wireless network, disable the “Wi-Fi initialize” and “Disconnect low Wi-Fi signal” features in Advanced Wi-Fi settings on your device, and attempt the connection again. (Availability of these options may vary based on device manufacturer and OS version.)

The application requires certain permissions to function properly. Default functionality is available for optional permissions but can be restricted.

[ Required permissions ]
. Phone: Verifies your phone number (Android 12 or lower)
. Call logs: Transfers call log data (Android 9 or higher)
. Contacts: Transfers contact details
. Calendar: Transfers calendar data
. SMS: Transfers SMS content
. Storage: Saves files needed for data transfer (Android 11 or lower)
. Files and media: Saves files required for data transfer (Android 12)
. Photos and Videos: Saves necessary files for data transfer (Android 13 or higher)
. Microphone: Utilized for high-frequency audio when searching for nearby Galaxy devices
. Nearby devices: Facilitates searching for nearby devices using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth (Android 12 or higher)
. Location: Connects to devices via Wi-Fi Direct and makes your location accessible to nearby devices (Android 12 or lower)
. Notifications: Provides updates on data transfer progress (Android 13 or higher)

[ Optional permissions ]
. Camera: Allows QR code scanning to connect with Galaxy phones and tablets.

If your system software is below Android 6.0, please update to manage App permissions effectively. Previously granted permissions can be reset in the Apps menu in your device settings after a software update.