Manage Smart Switch settings (2024)

FAQs

Why does the Smart Switch say not enough? ›

If your receiving phone's storage is at or near maximum capacity, Smart Switch may be unable to complete a wireless transfer to that phone. Deselect any unnecessary items and make sure that the estimated total size does not surpass the receiving phone's available space.

While Smart Switch supports tons of data types, there are certain kinds of content that it does not support. For instance, it can't transfer app data, DRM-protected media files, or any third-party account related information. Some stored settings like Safari history, bookmarks, WhatsApp messages, etc.

If an error occurred while you were transferring content through Smart Switch, there is a simple way to solve the problem: clearing the app's cache and residual files. Available screens and settings may vary by wireless service provider, software version, and phone model.

The WiFi feature might not be working properly or the USB cable can be damaged. Either of the devices could be corrupted or have a malware presence. Your device might not be charged enough. Any other software or firmware related issue with either of the devices.

Sometimes, Android apps will take up quite a lot of space in Android phones with browsing history and caches. As time goes by, every app on the users' phone will be filled with cached files. Therefore, cleaning up useless apps, history, or caches will surely save more useful space and extend Android internal memory.

Contacts: Not all contacts can be transferred with Smart Switch. Contacts from your Sim card, email and social media cannot be transferred. Themes and live wallpapers: You cannot transfer any of your phone's themes and live wallpapers with Smart Switch.

The easiest way to move data from your old device to your new device is with Smart Switch. Smart Switch gives you the freedom to move your contacts, music, photos, calendar, text messages, device settings and more to your new Galaxy device.

Smart Switch gives you the freedom to move your contacts, music, photos, calendar, text messages, device settings and more to your new Galaxy device.

Does Smart Switch duplicate photos? ›

I did see the following statement online: "Please note: Even if the same data is transmitted multiple times, duplicate data is skipped during the data transmission process." (https://www.samsung.com/levant/support/apps-services/what-are-the-data-transfer-options-in-smart-swi...)

To stop Smart Switch, simply tap the “Pause” button on the app's main screen. This will pause the transfer process, allowing you to resume it later. If you want to resume the transfer process, tap the “Resume” button. Smart Switch will pick up where it left off and continue transferring your data.

A USB cable is the recommended method for using Smart Switch. If you're transferring a large amount of content, a wired connection is considerably faster — and allows iPhones to transfer a larger variety of content.

Ensure both consoles are connected to the internet. Verify that both consoles have the latest system update installed. Verify that the same Nintendo Account is linked to a user on each console. Ensure both consoles are near each other.

Often, the cable is damaged or else, the USB port is malfunctioning. In either case, you may face the Smart Switch not connecting issue. Try connecting another phone with the same cable and check if your PC detects it normally or not.

Smart Switch Not Transferring Messages/Apps/Photos

If the application is not transferring messages, apps, and photos data, it means you haven't given the necessary permissions. To transfer the data, it is compulsory to access the data, and for that, you have to give permission.

Smart switches can sometimes lose connection with the Wi-Fi network or the app, causing connection dropouts. Here are some steps to troubleshoot this problem: Check if the switch is properly connected to the Wi-Fi network. If not, reset the switch and try reconnecting it.

Smart Switch requires a minimum of 500MB of free space on each device. The amount of storage space needed will increase depending on how much information you are wanting to transfer.