Switching mobile phones used to feel like starting over — transferring photos, messages, and learning a new experience. Yet many continue to make the move to Samsung Galaxy, with nearly half choosing the premium Galaxy S Ultra line. Today switching has never been easier.
Samsung offers a range of features designed to make switching simple whether you’re exploring Galaxy for the first time, setting up your new device, or just starting to use it day to day.
Try Galaxy – Test the Galaxy Experience Before You Switch
If you’re curious to see what Galaxy is all about, you can start by trying it on the device already in your hand.[1] Try Galaxy lets you preview the latest[2] experience on your current phone. It simulates key features, so you can explore how Galaxy works before making the switch. You can get a feel for what it’s like to navigate, customize, and use a Galaxy device at your own pace.
[Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S3AnlNvtaM]
Smart Switch – Bring Everything You Need with You
There’s nothing more frustrating than powering up your new phone only to realize you can’t find what you need. [3] helps you move your contacts, photos, messages, apps, calendars, settings, and more from your old phone to your new Galaxy device.[4] The improved experience is now faster. It walks you through everything step by step and you have the option to transfer wirelessly,[5] with a cable, or from a cloud backup. That means you aren’t starting from scratch with your new phone, it’s already set up with the things you rely on, so you can pick up right where you left off.
[Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ltj-pOvKWmA]
[1] Internet connection required. Try Galaxy is available on supported Android OS smartphones with the latest version of Samsung Internet or Chrome browser, and iPhone 8 and above with the latest version of safari or Chrome browser. iPhone and Safari are trademarks of Apple Inc.
[2] Phone features may differ depending on model. Network connection my effect experience. Try Galaxy is a simulation of Samsung’s One UI. Actual UX/UI on Samsung devices may differ. You are not accessing actual apps on your device’s functions or hardware when running this app.
[3] Wired transfers from Android™ devices require the receiving device to have Android™ 6.0 or later and the sending device to have Android™ 6.0 or later. Transfers can be completed without a cable through a wireless connection. For wireless connections, the receiving device must have Android™ 6.0 or later and the sending device must have Android™ 6.0 or later. Open Smart Switch Mobile in “Settings” on the receiving Galaxy device or download the Smart Switch Mobile app from the Galaxy Store. Data, content and apps available for transfer may vary by transmission method.
[4] Wired transfers from iOS require the receiving device to have Android™ 6.0 or later and the sending device to have iOS 5 or later. Transfers can be completed without a cable through a wireless connection or iCloud. For wireless connections, the receiving device must have Android™ 6.0 or later and the sending device must have iOS 12 or later. iCloud transfers require the receiving device to have Android™ 6.0 or later and the sending device to have iOS 5 or later. Open Smart Switch Mobile in “Settings” on the receiving Galaxy device or download the Smart Switch Mobile app from the Galaxy Store. For wireless transfers, download Smart Switch for iOS from the App Store on your iPhone or iPad. Data, content and apps available for transfer may vary by transmission method. Contacts, gallery, videos, calendars and reminders can be transferred wirelessly from an iOS device.
[5] It is recommended to use a wired connection when transferring diverse sets of data at once.
