Why did Smart Switch not transfer everything
If an error occurred while you were transferring content through Smart Switch, there is a simple way to solve the problem: clearing the app's cache and residual files. Available screens and settings may vary by wireless service provider, software version, and phone model.
What data Cannot be transferred using Smart Switch
Samsung Smart Switch does not allow you to transfer messages you have received in Whatsapp. You can, however, transfer the media files received on the app, but not the messages. Along with this, DRM-protected media files, application-related data, and account information cannot be transferred.
Can Smart Switch transfer everything
The Samsung Smart Switch™ Mobile app allows users to easily transfer content (contacts, photos, music, notes, etc.) to a new Samsung Galaxy device. The following operating systems support transferring content via the Smart Switch Mobile app: Android™ (version 4.0 or later) Apple® (iCloud backup enabled)
What is not backed up on Smart Switch
App data: Data saved in private storage cannot be backed up. Email: Social Hub and Premium accounts (Push email) are excluded. Live wallpapers and themes: Live wallpapers and themes are excluded. You can reinstall these from the Galaxy Store.
What apps does Smart Switch not transfer
S planner (for Galaxy phones): You cannot transfer your S planner with Smart Switch. Social hubs and premium emails: You cannot transfer your social hub and premium email apps/app data with Smart Switch.
Can Smart Switch transfer WhatsApp data
Smart Switch allows you to transfer messages on your Android™ or iOS devices from apps such as WhatsApp to a new Samsung device.
Can Smart Switch transfer SD card data
You can also connect a USB flash drive or SSD to your phones' charging port, although you may need an OTG adapter for this. Next, navigate to and launch Smart Switch. Tap the SD card icon in the upper right corner, and then tap Back up. Select what you want to back up.
Does Smart Switch just copy or move
Smart Switch copies your old data and copies it to your new device automatically. This means that your data will still be on the old device as well. This is the same for every device. Download and open the Samsung Smart Switch app on both devices.
Does Samsung Smart Switch transfer all apps
Most application data cannot be copied or transferred using Samsung Smart Switch. In addition, the transfer of application data from a Samsung device to an iPhone (or any mobile device with another operating system) isn't possible.
What does don’t transfer apps and data
Using Quick Start to move data to a new device is an easy way to move your app, data and settings. If you choose not to transfer that information, you'll lost your installed apps, and settings from your previous device.
Why WhatsApp is not showing in Smart Switch app
This is because Samsung does not allow Smart Switch to transfer any files or applications that have an end to end encryption. WhatsApp chats and data are ends to end encrypted, and it, therefore, follows that Smart Switch cannot transfer WhatsApp.
Does Smart Switch transfer all my apps
If you've selected apps and you're transferring from another OS, you'll be prompted to choose the free Android versions of those apps. Note that paid apps and most in-app purchases from non-Android devices won't transfer. But you can install paid apps on your new device later.
What data can be transferred with Smart Switch
Smart Switch can transfer all your data, including your device settings, so that you can pick up your new device and carry on right where you left off. You can even create a backup for your old phone's files on your PC or Mac, then transfer or sync your data onto your new Galaxy phone.
Does Smart Switch copy data
Samsung smart switch lets you seamlessly transfer photos videos messages and more to your galaxy. Search your apps for smart switch and tap the icon. If this is your first time using smart switch you
Does Smart Switch transfer WhatsApp messages
Smart Switch allows you to transfer messages on your Android™ or iOS devices from apps such as WhatsApp to a new Samsung device. Know how Smart Switch makes it possible below. To share your messenger application data, you must remember to back up the data and update the applications to the most recent version.
Does Smart Switch transfer or copy apps
Select the data on your old device that you want to copy and tap Transfer. Smart Switch will now copy your data to your new device, even your apps. This can take some time, because these apps will all be installed on your new device.
Do apps not transfer to new phone
If you haven't set up your new phone, you'll be able to restore your data, including apps, during that process. If you set up your phone and didn't restore your data, reset it to factory settings and start the setup process over again. Charge your new Android and power it up.
What if all my apps didn’t transfer to new iPhone
Ensure you connect your device to a reliable power source. Different Apple ID – Transferring apps to an iPhone requires them to be signed in with a similar ID. Apps aren't available in the App Store – If the bought apps are unavailable or are refunded in the store, you won't be able to transfer them to the new iPhone.
Can you transfer WhatsApp chats with Smart Switch
Smart Switch allows you to transfer messages on your Android™ or iOS devices from apps such as WhatsApp to a new Samsung device.
Why won’t my WhatsApp transfer to my new phone
If your data isn't stored on an SD card, you might see "internal storage" or "main storage". Copy the most recent backup to the local storage “Databases” folder on your new phone. Install and open WhatsApp, then verify your number. Tap RESTORE when prompted to restore your chats and media from the local backup.
Does Samsung Smart Switch transfer all data
When you use Smart Switch to set up your new phone, you can decide exactly what you want on your new device. If your old phone is a Galaxy, you'll be able to transfer just about everything, including all your texts, media content, Wi-Fi details and even your home screen settings.
Why haven t all my WhatsApp messages transferred to new phone
If your data isn't stored on an SD card, you might see "internal storage" or "main storage". Copy the most recent backup to the local storage “Databases” folder on your new phone. Install and open WhatsApp, then verify your number. Tap RESTORE when prompted to restore your chats and media from the local backup.
Does Smart Switch transfer hidden files
You have to do it all manually as it is already sensitive information that you are hiding in a vault. The Smart Switch, on the other hand, only backs up your contacts, photos, application data, and any other local files on your phone but not the secure folder.
Does Smart Switch transfer apps
Smart Switch supports transferring more apps and data from Android than it does from iOS. However, a lot of these can only be transferred between 2 Samsung Galaxy phones. Here are what you can transfer from an Android Phone: Personal data: Contacts, Emails, Alarms, Messages, Memo and Call logs, Alarm clock.
Why haven’t all my apps transferred to new phone
If you set up your phone and didn't restore your data, reset it to factory settings and start the setup process over again. Charge your new Android and power it up. Follow the prompts on the screen until it asks you if you want to restore data from another device.
