How to Transfer Data to New Samsung Phone from Android/iPhone

As we all know, Samsung has developed a Smart Switch application for its users to move to Samsung. It allows us to transfer all the data in your new Samsung device wirelessly or using a cable. However, there is an additional 3rd party tool available to transfer data across the devices very fast.

In this article, I'll discuss the two different authentic ways to transfer data from an Android or iPhone to a new Samsung smartphone.

2 Best Ways to Transfer Data to a New Samsung Smartphone from Android or iPhone.

To transfer data from an old Android or iPhone device to a new Samsung smartphone, follow these detailed methods.

Method 1: Transfer data to a new Samsung Smartphone using the Smart Switch.

Smart Switch is an excellent application developed and designed by Samsung. It is specially designed to move all of your old device's data to a new Samsung Smartphone without any interruptions or data loss. It allows you to transfer data from an iPhone or Android device to a new Samsung smartphone using a cable or wirelessly. It doesn't require the internet during the cable method, and the transfer is very fast.

To transfer all the device data from an old Android or iPhone to a new Samsung smartphone using the Smart Switch application, follow these detailed methods. 

Transfer Data from Android to a Samsung Smartphone Via Smart Switch.

To transfer from an old Android smartphone to a new Samsung using Smart Switch, follow these steps.

• Open the Settings application on your new Samsung device.
• Scroll down and tap the "Accounts and Backup" tab.
• Now, tap the "Bring data from old device" tab under the "Smart Switch" section.
• Next, tap "Allow" to give all permissions. After that, tap the "Receive Data" option.
• Now, tap the "Galaxy/Android" tab to receive data from an old Android/Samsung device.
• From here, choose the Cable or Wireless method you prefer. 
• The wireless method needs the internet to transfer data between the devices, while the cable method just needs a wired connection to move data without an internet.
• Now, grab your old Android device, download and install the "Smart Switch" application from the Play Store. 
• If you're moving from the latest Samsung device, you don't need to download it, and it can be found within your device settings, as mentioned above.
• Once you've downloaded the "Smart Switch" app on your source smartphone, open the application and allow all the permissions required by the app. 
• Now select the "Send Data" tab on the source device, and then choose the Wireless or Cable method you prefer to receive data on a new Samsung smartphone. 
• Upon choosing the same transfer method on both devices, your source phone will detect your new phone automatically. Just tap "Allow" and let them connect.
• After scanning all the data, select the data you want to receive on a new smartphone screen. After that, tap the "Next" button. Now, follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.
• Next, let both devices continue the data transfer. It'll take time, depending on your data size.
• Once it is done, tap "Done" on an old smartphone and the "Go to the Home screen" tab on the new Samsung phone.
• Don't turn off WiFi on the new smartphone. Let the applications download and install completely on your new device.

Note:

If you haven't set up your new Samsung device yet, you can still transfer data from your old Android device from the "Copy Apps & Data" screen during the setup.

Transfer Data from an iPhone to a Samsung Smartphone Via Smart Switch.

To transfer all the data from an iPhone device to a new Samsung smartphone using the Smart Switch application, follow the below method.

• Download and install the Samsung Smart Switch application on your iPhone from the App Store.
• Connect both devices using a USB C cable to a lightning cable.
• After connecting the devices, you'll get a popup. Tap Smart Switch to open it.
• Allow the terms and conditions from the app, and follow the on-screen instructions to connect successfully.
• Now tap the "Trust" tab on the popup screen of the iPhone.
• On the Samsung device, select the data you want to transfer from the "Select data to transfer" screen.
• Now, tap the "Transfer" button at the bottom of the screen. Let the transfer continue on both devices.
• Once your transfer is completed, remove the cable to disconnect the devices.

Note:

You can also transfer data from an old iPhone device to a new Samsung smartphone wirelessly via Smart Switch. To do this, first completely backup your iPhone data on iCloud, and then choose the wireless transfer.

Method 2: Transfer data to a new Samsung Smartphone using Phone Data Transfer.

Transferring data from an old device to a new smartphone is a challenging task when it comes to moving huge amounts of data. In case your analyzed data to transfer is greater than 50 GB, then you can imagine how much time it will take to transfer wirelessly across the two devices. Here, the iBekit Phone Data Transfer application surpasses this challenge. It also allows you to create an additional data backup on your PC.

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To transfer all the data between these two devices, follow the below instructions.

• Download the iBekit "Phone Data Transfer" application on your Mac or Windows from iBekit.com
• Click to install the program on your PC, following the on-screen instructions.
• Open the installed application on your system, and then connect both devices to your PC via compatible USB cables.

• This application supports data transfer between iOS devices Android devices, and across iPhone and Android devices directly from a PC screen to your devices.
• Next, select the device model from the above header drop-down menu from where you want to transfer data to your new device.
• Now, from the left panel, select the data type or file type you want to transfer. For example, photos, music, videos, contacts, and messages.

• Once you select the data type from the right panel of the software interface, select all the items you want to copy to your device.
• After that, select the "Export to Device" icon in the top header next to the "+" icon. Now, let the software and your smartphones move data successfully.
• Once you're done, repeat the process for each file type to move from an old device to a new one. You can also export data to your PC to create an additional backup.

Conclusion

In the detailed blog post guide, I've explained how you can move all the data to a new Samsung phone without any data.

Hopefully, by following one of these methods, you've transferred all the data from an old smartphone to a new Samsung device. If you need any assistance regarding this issue, contact iBekit Support.