Data transfer Samsung without Samsung Smart Switch

Do you have a new Samsung phone and want to transfer data from your old Samsung? The easiest way to do this is to use the Samsung Smart Switch app. Want to transfer data to a brand other than Samsung or can’t/won’t use the Smart Switch app for some other reason? Then here we explain how you can easily do this using the Google Drive!

Did you buy a new iPhone and want to transfer data from your Android? Then check out this blog!

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1. Create a Google backup on your old Android phone
   -To do this, open the Google Drive app and log in with your Google account.
   -Click the three dashes at the top left and go to ‘Settings’.
   -Click ‘Back up and reset’.
   -Click ‘Back up to Google Drive’ at the top.
2. On your new Android phone, log in to your Google account
   -After booting up your new phone, connect it to the WiFi
   -Log in with the same Google (Gmail) account as on your old phone
   -In the list of backups, choose the name of your old phone and the backup you just made.
3. Synchronize your data
   -Synchronizing all your data may take some time. In some cases, your phone is still downloading photos and other data in the background for days.
   This may also cause your battery to drain extra quickly in the first few days. Do not be alarmed by this, after a few days this usually subsides.

Transferring data with Samsung Smart Switch

Do you have access to both phones and everything is working properly? Then Smart Switch is by far the fastest and easiest way to transfer your Samsung phone. The app is on your device by default, and you have a choice of three methods:

Via a USB-C cable: this is the most stable and fast way

1. Make sure both devices are fully charged
2. Connect the devices with a USB-C to USB-C cable (or USB-A to USB-C with adapter)
3. Open the Smart Switch app on both devices
4. On the new device, select Receive data
5. Then choose Galaxy/Android as the type of old device
6. On the old device choose Send data via cable
7. Give permission on both devices.
8. Select what you want to transfer and start the process.
9. Wait until everything is completely transferred.

Via wifi: convenient if you don’t have cable

1. Connect both devices to the same wifi network.
2. Open the Smart Switch app on both devices
3. On the new device, choose Receive data → wireless
4. On the old device choose Send data → wireless
5. Connection is made between the devices
6. Choose what you want to transfer
7. Confirm the transfer
8. Wait for the process to complete

Via an SD card or computer

Common problems when transferring data

Can’t figure it out? Here are the most common problems and how to solve them:

• Smart Switch crashes Restart both devices.
• The backup is not recognized Check your account.
• Not all data is transferred Check storage space.

Transfer data for WhatApp/Photos and videos

Do you especially want to keep your WhatsApp history or your photo gallery? There are good solutions for that, too.

New developments in Samsung data transfer

Newer Samsung devices increasingly support automatic cloud syncing through your Google and Samsung account. This often restores contacts, photos, apps and settings automatically as soon as you log into your new device. In addition, modern Android versions work better with wireless transfer and secure data migration, making the process faster and more stable. It is therefore important to always leave your cloud backup enabled and regularly check for recent updates.

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