To transfer data from your old Samsung phone to a new one

To transfer data from your old Samsung phone to a new one, Samsung offers a seamless tool called Smart Switch. Here’s how to do it:

📱 Option 1: Transfer Wirelessly (Phone-to-Phone)

1. Prepare Both Phones
   • Charge both devices.
   • Connect them to Wi-Fi (or use mobile hotspot if needed).
2. Install Smart Switch
   • Most Samsung phones have it pre-installed.
   • If not, download it from the Galaxy Store or Google Play.
3. Launch Smart Switch on Both Devices
   • On the new phone, select Receive data → Galaxy/Android → Wireless.
   • On the old phone, select Send data → Wireless.
4. Connect the Phones
   • The new phone will search for the old one.
   • Confirm the connection on both devices.
5. Choose What to Transfer
   • You can select apps, contacts, messages, photos, videos, settings, and more.
6. Start Transfer
   • Tap Transfer and wait until it completes.
   • Larger files (like videos) may take longer.

🔌 Option 2: Transfer via USB Cable

1. Connect Phones with a USB-C to USB-C cable (or use an OTG adapter).
2. Open Smart Switch on both phones.
3. Select “Cable” as the transfer method.
4. Follow on-screen prompts to select and transfer data.

💻 Option 3: Use a PC or Mac

1. Download Smart Switch for PC/Mac from Samsung’s official site.
2. Back up your old phone to your computer.
3. Connect your new phone and restore the backup.