Transfer everything from Old to New Samsung and setup #stepbystep #2026trending, by Jems tech on YouTube. 4 min 11 s.
- Video length
- 4 min 11 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Charge both phones to at least 50 percent, or keep them plugged in during the transfer. A long copy can drain a battery fast.
Turn on the new phone and start setup. When you reach the copy screen, choose to bring data over from an old phone.
Pick Galaxy or Android as the old device type. If you already finished setup, open Settings, then Accounts and backup, then Smart Switch.
On the old phone, install Samsung Smart Switch from the Galaxy Store or Play Store if it is not already there. Open it and tap Send data.
Connect the two phones with a USB-C cable, using the adapter if the ports do not match. Allow the connection prompt on the old phone.
On the new phone, tap Receive data and choose Cable. You can also choose wireless if you have no cable, but it is slower.
Tick what you want to copy: contacts, call logs, messages, photos, videos, music, apps and settings. Tap Transfer and leave both screens on.
Wait until the progress bar finishes, then tap Done or Next. Keep the phones close together and do not unplug the cable early.
Finish setup by signing in to your Google and Samsung accounts, then open the Gallery and Contacts apps to check the files arrived.
Restore WhatsApp from its own backup if you use it, then back up and factory reset the old phone before selling or storing it.
Tips and common mistakes
A cable transfer is much faster and more reliable than wireless for large photo libraries.
WhatsApp chats do not move with Smart Switch alone, so back them up in the app first and restore on the new phone.
Banking and social apps usually need a fresh login, so have your passwords or authenticator ready.
Turn off battery saver on both phones so the transfer does not pause halfway.
Questions
Do I need a computer to do this?
No. Smart Switch runs on the phones themselves, so a cable between the two devices or a Wi-Fi connection is enough.
Will my photos and messages really copy over?
Yes, if you tick them on the selection screen. Check the storage space on the new phone first, since a full gallery may not fit.
Can I still transfer data after setup is finished?
Yes. Open Settings, go to Accounts and backup, then Smart Switch, and run the same send and receive steps at any time.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
