Does Smart Switch work on non-Samsung phones?

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Myra· Answered on Jul 29, 2024

Yes, Smart Switch is compatible with non-Samsung phones. Whether your old phone is a Samsung, Galaxy, LG, iOS, BlackBerry, or Windows Mobile device, you can trust Smart Switch to smoothly transfer your data to your new Samsung phone or tablet. (Please note that the Samsung Smart Switch only functions when the target device is Samsung.)

Smart Switch Compatibility:

✔️Samsung devices: Galaxy/ Note/Tab series newer than Galaxy S2 & Android OS ICS 4.0 and later

✔️Android devices: Android 4.0 and later for wireless transfer, Android 4.3 and later for wired transfer

✔️iOS devices: iOS 5.0 and later for wired transfer, iOS 4.2.1 and later for wireless transfer from iCloud

✔️BlackBerry devices: BlackBerry OS 7 or 10

✔️Windows mobiles: Windows OS 8.1 or 10

To use Smart Switch to transfer data from an old device to a new Samsung device, follow these steps:

Step 1. Download and install the Smart Switch app on both devices and launch it.

Step 2. On your old device, tap "Send data" and select the data you want to transfer (contacts, photos, videos, apps, etc.).

Step 3. Choose the connection method you want to use to transfer the data, such as a USB cable, Wi-Fi, or the Smart Switch adapter.

Step 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to establish a connection between the two devices.

Step 5. Once the connection is established, select "Transfer" on your old device to transfer the data to your new device.

Step 6. Wait for the transfer process to complete. Once the transfer is complete, you should see a notification on your new device confirming that the data transfer was successful.

As said before, Smart Switch only transfers data to a new Samsung device. If you want to transfer data back and forth between Android devices or between iOS and Android, there is a better option. EaseUS MobiMover can migrate files between iOS/Android and Android even after setup. With a USB cable, connect both your devices to your computer, select the files you want to transfer, and click Transfer. All the data will be moved to your target device.

Further Reading: How Long Does Smart Switch Take?