Transferring Data from Another Device Using Smart Switch
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If you have data stored on another device, you can use Smart Switch to transfer it to your new phone
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Swipe down from the top of the screen with one finger
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Tap the Settings icon
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Scroll down and tap Accounts and Backup
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Tap Smart Switch
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If Smart Switch has not already been downloaded, tap Download. The Smart Switch app will be downloaded and installed
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Tap Agree
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Tap Allow
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Tap Receive Data
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Select how you would like to transfer the data. In this example, we will select Wireless
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Tap the type of device you will be transferring data from. We will select Galaxy/Android
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On the other device, open Smart Switch. You may need to download this from the Google Play Store
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Tap Agree
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Tap Allow
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Tap Send Data
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Tap Wireless
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Select the data you wish to transfer and then tap Send
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On your new phone, tap Receive
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When the transfer is complete, tap Done on both devices