Samsung Smart Switch Mobile

You can open Smart Switch from device's Settings menu (Android Oreo or later).

by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

100+

Million

Downloads

4.0+

Android version

6/3/20

Last updated

2013

April

App age

29.5 MB

App size

Everyone

Content rating

FREE

Price

Google Play Rating history and histogram

156158

26548

15671

6697

19921

Changelog

Jun 3, 2020 Update Version 3.7.05.8
Mar 5, 2020 Update Version 3.7.04.4
Feb 18, 2020 Update Version 3.7.03.8
Jan 1, 2020 Update Version 3.7.02.15
Nov 24, 2019 Update Version 3.7.01.12
Sep 24, 2019 Update Version 3.6.10.0
Sep 6, 2019 Update Version 3.6.09.6
Aug 7, 2019 Update Version 3.6.07.11
Jun 17, 2019 Update Version 3.6.05.14
May 13, 2019 Update Version 3.6.04.11
Apr 15, 2019 Update Version 3.6.03.10
Mar 14, 2019 Update Version 3.6.02.6
Mar 4, 2019 Update Version 3.6.01.5
Dec 23, 2018 Update Version 3.6.00.17
Sep 3, 2018 Update Version 3.5.03.7
Jul 16, 2018 Update Version 3.5.02.15
Jul 8, 2018 Installs 100,000,000+ installs
Apr 12, 2018 Update Version 3.5.01.8
Jan 15, 2018 Update Version 3.5.00.19
Sep 28, 2017 Update Version 3.4.08.4
Jul 18, 2017 Update Version 3.4.06.7
May 25, 2017 Update Version 3.4.05.3
Apr 20, 2017 Update Version 3.4.04-5
Mar 30, 2017 Installs 50,000,000+ installs
Mar 15, 2017 Update Version 3.4.02-19
Feb 24, 2017 Update Version 3.4.02-18
Dec 27, 2016 Update Version 3.4.01-8
Dec 14, 2016 Update Version 3.4.01-7
Sep 13, 2016 Update Version 3.3.02-4
Aug 16, 2016 Update Version 3.3.01-4
Jun 7, 2016 Update Version 3.2.05-4
Jun 2, 2016 Update Version 3.2.05-3
Apr 12, 2016 Update Version 3.2.04-1
Apr 2, 2016 Update Version 3.2.03-8
Mar 20, 2016 Update Version 3.2.03-6
Mar 12, 2016 Update Version 3.2.03-4
Feb 26, 2016 Update Version 3.2.02-23
Jan 10, 2016 Update Version 3.1.1-16010601
Dec 19, 2015 Update Version 3.1.1-15121708
Dec 8, 2015 Update Version 3.0.1-15120701
Dec 4, 2015 Update Version 3.0.1-15120401
Nov 28, 2015 Update Version 3.0.1-15112423
Nov 6, 2015 Update Version 2.7.1-15110204
Oct 24, 2015 Update Version 2.7.1-15101601
Sep 17, 2015 Update Version 2.7.1-15091601
Aug 24, 2015 Update Version 2.7.150821_01
Aug 14, 2015 Update Version 2.7.150812_02
Jul 21, 2015 Update Version 2.6.150714_02
Jul 4, 2015 Update Version 2.6.150702_06
Jun 30, 2015 Update Version 2.6.150626_09

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Developer information

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

[email protected]

Website

129, Samsung-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 16677, Rep. of KOREA

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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
- 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 - use the option that’s best for you:
- 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 http://www.samsung.com/smartswitch

• BlackBerry™ owners
- Wireless transfers: BlackBerry OS 7 or 10 (Mobile AP)
- Wired transfer from your BlackBerry device to your Galaxy: BlackBerry OS 7 or 10 for transfers via USB connector

• Windows™ Mobile owners
- Wireless transfers: Windows OS 10
* Note: For more information and step-by-step directions, go to 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).

▣ Which devices are supported?
• Galaxy: Recent Galaxy mobile devices and tablets (From Galaxy S2)
* Note: For Galaxy S2, old OS (GB/ICS) version can cause incompatibility. If your S2 does not work properly, please try after 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: 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 are using a wired connection, your device must support a 'Transferring media files (MTP)' USB option to allow content to be transferred.
3. 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.)

※ Application permissions
The following permissions are required for the app service.
[ Required 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.
. Location: Used to connect Galaxy devices using Bluetooth.

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:
You can open Smart Switch from the device's Settings menu (Android Oreo or later).

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1	United States	Tools	Top Free
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1	Germany	Tools	Top Free
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Permissions

Development tools

test access to protected storage, read sensitive log data, modify secure system settings

Your personal information

read calendar events plus confidential information, read call log, read your contacts, read owner data, read your own contact card, add or modify calendar events and send email to guests without owners' knowledge, write call log, modify your contacts, write owner data, modify your own contact card, read your Web bookmarks and history

Your location

precise (GPS) location

Your messages

read your text messages (SMS or MMS), edit your text messages (SMS or MMS)

Network communication

view network connections, view Wi-Fi connections, pair with Bluetooth devices, android.permission.CONNECTIVITY_INTERNAL, download files without notification, full network access, control Near Field Communication

Your accounts

find accounts on the device

Storage

modify or delete the contents of your USB storage, modify/delete internal media storage contents

Phone calls

read phone status and identity

Hardware controls

manage preferences and permissions for USB devices, change your audio settings, record audio, control vibration

System tools

access Bluetooth settings, change network connectivity, connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi, delete all app cache data, measure app storage space, retrieve running apps, read sync settings, run at startup, reorder running apps, prevent phone from sleeping, modify system settings, read Home settings and shortcuts

Extra

android.permission.BACKUP, android.permission.CHANGE_COMPONENT_ENABLED_STATE, android.permission.COM_WSSNPS, android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE, android.permission.GRANT_RUNTIME_PERMISSIONS, android.permission.INSTALL_PACKAGES, android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS, android.permission.LOCAL_MAC_ADDRESS, android.permission.MANAGE_APP_OPS_MODES, android.permission.MANAGE_NETWORK_POLICY, android.permission.NETWORK_SETTINGS, android.permission.NETWORK_STACK, android.permission.OVERRIDE_WIFI_CONFIG, android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS, android.permission.PEERS_MAC_ADDRESS, android.permission.READ_TASKS, android.permission.REBOOT, android.permission.REVOKE_RUNTIME_PERMISSIONS, android.permission.START_ACTIVITIES_FROM_BACKGROUND, android.permission.SUBSTITUTE_NOTIFICATION_APP_NAME, android.permission.TETHER_PRIVILEGED, android.permission.UPDATE_APP_OPS_STATS, android.permission.WRITE_TASKS, com.android.vending.setup.PLAY_SETUP_SERVICE, com.google.android.finsky.permission.INSTANT_APP_STATE, com.infraware.provider.SNoteProvider.permission.READ, com.infraware.provider.SNoteProvider.permission.WRITE, com.samsung.android.app.cocktailbarservice.permission.ACCESS_PANEL, com.samsung.android.app.notes.READ, com.samsung.android.app.notes.sync.STATE_READ, com.samsung.android.app.notes.sync.STATE_WRITE, com.samsung.android.app.omcagent.permission.READ_PROVIDER, com.samsung.android.app.provider.episodes.permission.READ_EPISODES_DB, com.samsung.android.app.reminder.permission.READ, com.samsung.android.app.shareaccessibilitysettings.permission.READ_WRITE, com.samsung.android.calendar.permission.READ_STICKERS, com.samsung.android.honeyboard.permission.BACKUP_RESTORE, com.samsung.android.internal.intelligence.useranalysis.permission.WRITE_PLACE, com.samsung.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS, com.samsung.android.memo.BNR, com.samsung.android.memo.READ, com.samsung.android.messaging.permission.READ_MESSAGE, com.samsung.android.messaging.permission.WRITE_MESSAGE, com.samsung.android.mobileservice.profile.READ, com.samsung.android.mobilservice.MIGRATION_READ, com.samsung.android.opencalendar.provider.DataProvider.READ, com.samsung.android.permission.SEM_WRITE_CAPTURED_URL, com.samsung.android.permission.SSRM_NOTIFICATION_PERMISSION, com.samsung.android.providers.cmh.READ, com.samsung.android.providers.cmh.WRITE, com.samsung.android.providers.media.CMH, com.samsung.android.providers.media.READ, com.samsung.android.providers.media.WRITE, com.samsung.android.samsungaccount.permission.PROFILE_PROVIDER, com.samsung.android.samsungpass.permission.EASYSIGNIN, com.samsung.android.scloud.sync.permission.READ, com.samsung.android.scloud.sync.permission.WRITE, com.samsung.android.stickercenter.permission.sticker.READ, com.samsung.android.telephony.provider.permission.ACCESS_RESTORE_STATE, com.samsung.cmh.data.READ, com.samsung.inputmethod.permission.BACKUP_RESTORE, com.samsung.kidshome.PARENTALCONTROL_PERMISSION, com.samsung.kidshome.provider.SETUPWIZARD_READ, com.samsung.knox.bnr.permission.ACCESS, com.samsung.knox.securefolder.backuprestore.SS_ACCESS, com.samsung.permission.READ_SM_DATA, com.samsung.voiceserviceplatform.permission.BACKUP_RESTORE, com.sec.android.app.browser.permission.IMPORT_BOOKMARK, com.sec.android.app.calendar.permission.READ_CALENDAR_SETTINGS, com.sec.android.app.calendar.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR_SETTINGS, com.sec.android.app.clockpackage.permission.BACKUP_RESTORE_ALARM, com.sec.android.app.clockpackage.permission.BACKUP_RESTORE_WORLDCLOCK, com.sec.android.app.clockpackage.permission.READ_ALARM, com.sec.android.app.clockpackage.permission.READ_TIMER, com.sec.android.app.clockpackage.permission.READ_WCCONTENT, com.sec.android.app.contact.permission.CONTACT_SETTINGS, com.sec.android.app.desktoplauncher.permission.READ_SETTINGS, com.sec.android.app.fm.BROADCAST_DETECT, com.sec.android.app.music.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS, com.sec.android.app.myfiles.permission.READ, com.sec.android.app.myfiles.permission.WRITE, com.sec.android.app.safetyassurance.permission.PRIVATE, com.sec.android.app.sbrowser.permission.BACKUP_RESTORE, com.sec.android.easyMover.permission.RUN_AGENT, com.sec.android.email.service.BROADCAST_DETECT, com.sec.android.inputmethod.permission.BACKUP_RESTORE, com.sec.android.kies.calllog.BROADCAST_DETECT, com.sec.android.kies.vzwlocation.BROADCAST_DETECT, com.sec.android.permission.KIES_BNR, com.sec.android.permission.READ_MEMO, com.sec.android.permission.WRITE_MEMO, com.sec.android.phone.permission.READ_CALL_SETTINGS, com.sec.android.phone.permission.WRITE_CALL_SETTINGS, com.sec.android.provider.logsprovider.permission.READ_LOGS, com.sec.android.widgetapp.q1_penmemo.permission.READ, com.sec.android.widgetapp.q1_penmemo.permission.WRITE, com.sec.mms.permission.BACKUP_RESTORE, com.sec.penup.backup.provider.permission.READ_DRAFT_PROVIDER, com.sec.permission.BACKUP_RESTORE_HOMESCREEN, com.sec.permission.OTG_CHARGE_BLOCK, com.sec.permission.WIFI_BACKUP, com.sec.permission.preconfig, com.sec.spp.permission.TOKEN_9d7d0e108b0956dbad83c838c1dc3cdd422696c70a07d965193a2908197b48d72eaad4fa3f4a5cb7a55ea5508008cd3c7c7ef96207215606cd858405b9939c4e645f3ff51dc98f0b1ebcb87c0a1fac1432cb0f6ebcc2e4f7cfe72b7af75a0e836b9a9bec9dd54896807da97b3d66f93feaa7829167a41711983541b34e240c0e, com.vlingo.midas.permission.BACKUP_RESTORE, com.wssnps.permission.COM_WSSNPS