Samsung Smart Switch - found it!

Discussion in 'Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge & S7 Active' started by smiller136, Mar 11, 2016.

  1. smiller136

    smiller136 Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2010
    Messages:
    48
    Likes Received:
    11
    Trophy Points:
    8
    Ratings:
    +12
    When I received my S7, the rep told me that I could use the Smart Switch app to move files from my S5 to the new phone. I couldn't download the Smart Switch app because it isn't compatible with the S7. I ended up manually moving the files. Yesterday, I stumbled upon Smart Switch in my S7! It's built into the S7 and hidden in the settings.

    Go to Settings > Backup and reset. It's the first option. Go figure.
     
    #1 smiller136, Mar 11, 2016
    • Like Like x 2
    • Useful Useful x 1
  2. Jeffrey

    Jeffrey Premium Member
    Premium Member

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2012
    Messages:
    6,686
    Likes Received:
    3,548
    Trophy Points:
    1,578
    Location:
    Thailand
    Ratings:
    +4,036
    Current Phone Model:
    iPhone 7 Plus JB
    #2 Jeffrey, Mar 11, 2016
  3. jntdroid

    jntdroid Super Moderator
    Premium Member

    Joined:
    Nov 18, 2009
    Messages:
    6,455
    Likes Received:
    315
    Trophy Points:
    198
    Location:
    TX
    Ratings:
    +317
    For anybody moving from iOS, SmartSwitch is the only solution out there that truly pulls all of your texts and iMessages AND the photos embedded in them and puts them into your Samsung device appropriately. It's really an awesome "switcher".
     
    #3 jntdroid, Mar 11, 2016
  4. RJLOMMD

    RJLOMMD New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2010
    Messages:
    14
    Likes Received:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    3
    Location:
    Owings Mills MD USA
    Ratings:
    +4
    Current Phone Model:
    Samsung GALAXY S7 Edge
    All true. But it puts everything into the INTERNAL memory. Here's what I did: I removed my SDcard from my S5 and copied all the data onto my new (larger) SD card using my PC. Then, with NO cards in the phones I ran Smart Switch selecting those items I wanted transferred. Then I installed the new card in the S7 and it all worked except for a couple of things I had to adjust manually and the lack of data transfer for Fuel Log (my gas consumption app).
     
    #4 RJLOMMD, Mar 11, 2016
  5. jntdroid

    jntdroid Super Moderator
    Premium Member

    Joined:
    Nov 18, 2009
    Messages:
    6,455
    Likes Received:
    315
    Trophy Points:
    198
    Location:
    TX
    Ratings:
    +317
    Great idea!
     
    #5 jntdroid, Mar 11, 2016
  6. RJLOMMD

    RJLOMMD New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2010
    Messages:
    14
    Likes Received:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    3
    Location:
    Owings Mills MD USA
    Ratings:
    +4
    Current Phone Model:
    Samsung GALAXY S7 Edge
    Thanks! If I find something that works and is worthwhile, I can't see a reason not to share it!
     
    #6 RJLOMMD, Mar 11, 2016
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Search tags for this page

samsung smart switch s7 not found in apps

,

smart switch s7 active