Getting started
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Transferring data wirelessly
Transfer data from your previous device to your new phone wirelessly through Wi-Fi
Direct.
1
On the previous device, open
Smart Switch
.
If you do not have the app, download it from
Galaxy Store
or
Play Store
.
2
On your new phone, open
Settings
and tap
Accounts and backup
→
Bring data from
old device
.
3
Place the devices near each other.
4
On the previous device, tap
Send data
→
Wireless
.
5
On your new phone, tap
Receive data
, select your previous device’s operating system,
and then tap
Wireless
.
6
On the previous device, tap
Allow
.
7
On your new phone, select an option you want, tap
Next
, and then follow the
on-screen instructions to transfer data.
Backing up and restoring data using external storage
Transfer data using external storage, such as a microSD card.
1
Back up data from your previous device to external storage.
2
Insert or connect the external storage device to your phone.
3
On your phone, open
Settings
and tap
Accounts and backup
→
External storage
transfer
.
4
Select the backup date under
Restore from SD card
.
5
Select an option you want, tap
Next
, and then follow the on-screen instructions to
transfer data.
