Samsung Smart Switch Mobile is the Galaxy-to-Android and iOS data-transfer companion that moves contacts, messages, photos, and more to your Galaxy. It supports cross-platform transfers, including wired iOS options and PC/Mac transfers, while offering app discovery suggestions on Google Play. With a long-standing presence in the TOOLS category and strong regional rankings, it remains a go-to solution for seamless device migration. 1,000,000,000+ total downloads and 54M in the last 30 days reflect ongoing demand.
Pros & Cons
Supports cross-platform transfers (Android, iOS, PC/Mac) for broad flexibility
Transfers a wide range of data types (contacts, messages, photos, music, videos, etc.)
Galaxy-specific data transfer options including app data and home layouts after OS upgrade
App discovery and recommendations on Google Play to help users find similar apps
Device compatibility can vary; not all devices may support Smart Switch
Transfers require a minimum of 500 MB free space on both devices
Extensive permissions are required for operation (location, contacts, storage, Bluetooth, etc.), which may raise privacy considerations
About Samsung Smart Switch Mobile
Samsung Smart Switch Mobile is a tools app developed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd..
Download Statistics
Samsung Smart Switch Mobile has been downloaded 2.3 billion times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 54 million times. It is ranked #5 in tools.
User Ratings
Samsung Smart Switch Mobile is rated 3.91 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 510 thousand ratings.
App Information
Samsung Smart Switch Mobile is FREE to download. The APK download size is 39.75 MB. The latest version available is 3.7.73.4. The last update was on September 3, 2026.
Technical Requirements
Samsung Smart Switch Mobile requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play April 2013.
Description
▣ Smart Switch gives you the freedom to move your contacts, music, photos, calendar, text messages, device settings and more to your new Galaxy device. Plus, Smart Switch™ helps you find your favorite apps or suggest similar ones on Google Play™.
▣ Who can transfer? • Android™ owners - Android 6.0 or higher
• iOS™ owners - use the option that’s best for you: - Wired transfer from your iOS device to your Galaxy: iOS 12.0 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 http://www.samsung.com/smartswitch
▣ What can be transferred? - 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, wallpapers, documents, app data (Galaxy devices only), home layouts (Galaxy devices only) - You can send app data and home layouts by upgrading your Galaxy device to M OS (Galaxy S6 or higher).
* For reasons such as compatibility between devices, it may not be possible to install and use Smart Switch on certain devices. 1. To transfer data, both devices must have a minimum of 500 MB free space in their internal memory. 2. If you have a non-Samsung device that constantly disconnects from the wireless network, go to Advanced Wi-Fi on your device, turn off the “Wi-Fi initialize” and “Disconnect low Wi-Fi signal” options, and try again. (The options described above may not be available, depending on your device manufacturer and OS version.)
The following permissions are required for the app service. For optional permissions, the default functionality of the service is turned on, but not allowed.
[ Required permissions ] . Phone: Used to confirm your phone number (Android 12 or lower) . Call logs: Used to transfer call log data (Android 9 or higher) . Contacts: Used to transfer contacts data . Calendar: Used to transfer calendar data . Camera: Used to scan QR codes to connect to Galaxy phones and tablets . SMS: Used to transfer SMS data . Storage: Used to save the files necessary for data transfer (Android 11 or lower) . Files and media: Used to save the files necessary for data transfer(Android 12) . Photos and Videos: Used to save the files necessary for data transfer (Android 13 or higher) . Nearby devices: Used to search for nearby devices using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth (Android 12 or higher) . Location: Used to connect to devices using Wi-Fi Direct, which makes your location available to nearby devices (Android 12 or lower) . Notifications: Used to provide information about the progress of data transfers (Android 13 or higher)
If your system software version is lower than Android 6.0, please update the software to configure App permissions. Previously allowed permissions can be reset on Apps menu in device settings after software update.
Recent changes: - Fixed bugs and improved stability
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Comments on Samsung Smart Switch Mobile for Android
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★★★★★mohammed gana· Aug 25, 2026
It's very good and nice, but you need to bring back the extracts option in it
★★★★★Maggie Smith· Sep 2, 2026
L'm frustrated by this app b/c it needs more clarity. Recently found my watch that I hadn't used in over 3 years. I don't have a reputable jeweler to get battery changed... Also found my digital watch. This will take time b/c l find it difficult to read directions and do them simultaneously.
★★★★★Anthony Minnaar· Aug 30, 2026
Quick and easy even for a chump like me
★☆☆☆☆BJ Ehrenberg· Aug 28, 2026
Worked fine until I bought the Samsung Watch Ultra2. It is NOT backing up. It just says it can't. Rebooting both devices doesn't help. I have no idea why or how to fix it. It has NEVER successfully backed up the new watch.
★☆☆☆☆Ahmad Tawfiq· Sep 12, 2026
Trying to transfer data from Iphone to Samsung, app stops at 4% and says disconnected and reconnect the cable. Won't recommend
★☆☆☆☆eli587· Sep 12, 2026
L sorrow uninstall apps full all 📲🤦♀️ and l will off the camera 📷 and gallery 🖼 all finished 📲 🚫 leave 📷🖼💔 okay 💔🤦♀️🙏
★☆☆☆☆Ashmuryode· Sep 7, 2026
I wish smart switch can transfer WhatsApp chat history data so user can easily move the chat to a new samsung phone without backup the WhatsApp in this case sometimes user are not backing up the WhatsApp over a year
★☆☆☆☆Nyx· Sep 11, 2026
Keeps losing connection using either Wi-Fi direct or via qr code, can't transfer anything
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Trust & Safety: The app requires a broad set of permissions to perform data transfers across devices (e.g., Contacts, Location, Storage, Bluetooth, Camera). This ensures functionality but means users should review requested permissions and exercise caution when transferring sensitive data between devices.
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