Every Samsung user is familiar with Kies, an official all-in-one tool to transfer files from phone to PC, update firmware, synchronize contacts, or backup and restore, etc. However, the drawback of this tool is that it works only on old Android versions. Moreover, it supports only Samsung phones and not any other brand. To solve this issue, Samsung has launched Smart Switch, an upgraded version of Kies with many advanced features.

Apart from Android, this tool works on iOS, Windows, Blackberry, and Mac OS. Isn’t it amazing! Earlier, Samsung Kies was the only tool to transfer data, or update software. However, due to compatibility issues, Kies does not support new Samsung phones like Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge. On the contrary, Samsung Smart Switch is available for Mobile as well as PC. With a single click, it can transfer data from the old phone to a new one.

In this article, we’ll go through the Smart Switch latest version features, its pros and cons, system requirement, and alternative tools.

1.What is Samsung Smart Switch?

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Samsung Smart Switch Mac requires the Mac OS to be 10.5 or later and the new Android device OS to be 4.1 JellyBean or later. Once the Smart Switch for Mac is downloaded and installed on Mac, you can run it and connect the new Android device using USB cable. The data from the old device will be recognized and the transfer will start instantly. Samsung Smart Switch PC is an easy to use tool that manages through the complete data transferring from other devices or PC/ Mac to your Samsung Smartphone or Tablet. The tool receives time to time updates bringing the highest device and firmware compatibility to keep data transferring easier.

2.What is Smart Switch Mobile?

3.Samsung Smart Switch Features

What is Samsung Smart Switch?

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This official Samsung tool is a revamped version of Samsung Kies, which lets users transfer files, backup data, sync contacts, and update software in a much better and easier way. Besides, the PC version is available for both Windows as well as Mac OS. Moreover, it is considered as the best Samsung software to transfer files from phone to PC or vice versa.

System Requirement

Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.5 or later
CPU: Intel Core i5 3.0 GHz or above (Windows) | 1.8GHz Intel or faster processor (MAC)
RAM: 1 GB or more
HDD Space: 200MB
Required Software: .Net Framework 3.5 SP1, Windows Media Player 10, DirectX 9.0C or above

Related:Download Samsung Kies 3 Latest Version

What is Smart Switch Mobile?

It is a simplified mobile version of Samsung Smart Switch. As per Samsung, this application is an easy way to transfer content to your new Galaxy device without root. Besides, you can use this app to move your contacts, apps, photos, text messages, call logs, memos, alarms, WiFi, documents, music, videos, wallpapers, and calendar, etc.

It can also assist you to find your favorite apps and suggest some similar apps on Google Play Store. Additionally, you can scan and transfer files stored on the internal memory as well as external SD card. Besides, the app requires permission to access your phone, call logs, contacts, SMS, calendar, storage, microphone, and location.

However, for transferring the data, does Samsung Smart Switch need to be on both phones? Yes, only if both are Android phones. For iOS devices, install the app only on the Galaxy device. Most important, note that you can only transfer data from a non-Galaxy phone to a Galaxy phone. And, not from Galaxy to any other brand.

List of Supported Devices

Apple: iOS versions 4.2.1 or higher
Nokia: Symbian 6.0 or later
Blackberry: Blackberry OS version or higher
LG: Android version 2.3 Gingerbread
Samsung: All versions

Samsung Smart Switch Features

Compatible with all types of Android smartphone and tablets
Convenient and easy way to backup and restore
Fast Updates to latest Samsung firmware
Facilitates fast connection and data transfer process
Easily synchronize contacts in the form of iCal and Windows Outlook

Advantages of Smart Switch

Backup and restore data to PC with one-click.
Sync outlook contacts to Samsung devices
Support data transfer from devices running a different OS to Samsung
Free of charge

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Disadvantages of Smart Switch

USB connection problems
Always asks to install the latest USB drivers
Cannot select data types to backup and restore
Cannot transfer files from Samsung to other devices

Samsung Smart Switch not working?

Here are 5 main reasons why the app is not working or getting stuck at data transfer:

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Your device is not compatible with the app
An old version of the app installed
The process of installation was not executed properly
The USB cable is defective and not functioning properly
Lack of storage space on the receiving phone

What does Samsung Smart Switch cannot transfer?

Application data
DRM-protected media files
Account-related information
Safari history
Bookmarks
WhatsApp messages

Downloads

Samsung Smart Switch (Windows + Mac)

Smart Switch App (Android)

How to Use Samsung Smart Switch?

At first, download and install the tool on your PC.
Launch it and also connect your Samsung phone via USB cable.
The tool will automatically detect your Samsung device and provide options to backup, restore, or update the firmware.
Besides, to transfer files, you’ll need to install the application on your mobile handset.

Samsung Smart Switch Alternatives

Wondershare MobileTrans
Apowersoft Phone Manager
MoboRobo
inShare
AirDroid
Sync
iSkysoft Toolkit
CLONEit
ApowerMirror

If you have any more questions or suggestions related to this guide, then do comment below. Thank you!