Samsung Smart Switch Mobile: Data Transfer Tool

Samsung Smart Switch Mobile is a data migration utility by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. that moves personal content from an existing phone to a new Galaxy device. It handles contacts, calendar items, text messages, photos, music, videos, call logs, memos, alarms, Wi-Fi settings, wallpapers, and documents. The tool is designed primarily for one-time device transitions rather than ongoing synchronization.

Key features

• Transfers contacts, calendar entries, messages, photos, music, videos, call logs, memos, alarms, Wi-Fi settings, wallpapers, and documents.
• Supports wired transfer from iOS devices running iOS 12.0 or later, as well as iCloud import for iOS 4.2.1 and higher.
• Can move app data and home screen layouts when both the source and target are compatible Galaxy devices.
• Suggests similar or favorite apps during the migration process.
• Works with Android 6.0 or higher, covering both Samsung and non-Samsung Android phones.
• Offers multiple transfer methods, including direct device-to-device connection and PC/Mac-based transfer via separate software.

How to install

1. Tap the download button on this page to get the APK file for version 3.7.73.4.
2. When Android asks, allow your browser or file manager to install apps by enabling the 'Install unknown apps' setting.
3. Open the downloaded APK file from your notifications or file manager.
4. Tap Install and wait for the process to finish; the file size is n/a from the available data.
5. Open the app and confirm that your device runs Android 6.0 or higher, as this is the minimum supported version.
6. Grant the requested permissions only when you are ready to begin a transfer.

Latest changes · 3.7.73.4

Version 3.7.73.4 of Samsung Smart Switch Mobile was released on 2026-09-03. The update notes list two items: bug fixes and improved stability. No new features, permission changes, or other modifications are mentioned in the available information. The app requires Android 6.0 or higher and remains free with no ads and no in-app purchases.

It suits Galaxy buyers coming from an older Samsung phone, Android users switching from other brands, and iPhone owners who want a wired or iCloud-based path into the Samsung ecosystem without manually rebuilding their data.

Before starting a transfer, connect both devices to power and keep them close together for the entire process. For non-Samsung phones that repeatedly drop the wireless connection, open Advanced Wi-Fi settings on the source device and disable 'Wi-Fi initialize' and 'Disconnect low Wi-Fi signal' if those options are present.

For anyone moving into the Samsung ecosystem, Smart Switch remains the most direct migration route. It is not a general-purpose backup tool, and users expecting cloud sync or cross-brand flexibility should look elsewhere, but for a one-time device handoff it performs its core job reliably.