Samsung Galaxy A53, User Manual

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Use a microSD card or USB flash drive
If you have a large enough capacity microSD card or USB OTG flash drive, you can use Smart Switch to transfer
your data and back up your old device to the external storage. Before you begin, insert the
microSD card (
"https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00062607/" ) or USB OTG storage device into the old
phone.
Launch Smart Switch on the old phone. On the new Galaxy phone, open Settings, search for Smart Switch,
and then tap Bring data from old device. Tap Bring data from old device again.
Note: Alternatively, you can navigate to the Samsung folder on the Apps screen, and open Smart Switch
from there.
1.
Tap the SD card icon in the upper right corner, and then tap SD card under Back up to.
2.
Select what you want to back up. If there's not enough space on your external storage, you may need to
deselect some items, but you can come back later to transfer anything that won't fit.
3.
You can choose between Everything; Just accounts, calls, contacts, and messages; or Custom. Tap Next. If a
popup message appears, select the appropriate option.
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions. They will be very different depending on what option you chose. When
it's complete, tap Done, and then remove the external storage device.
5.
Next, insert the external storage into the new Galaxy phone, and then launch Smart Switch.
6.
Tap the SD card icon, and then tap Restore. Select what you want to restore, and then tap Restore again.
7.
When it's complete, tap Next, and then tap Done. You can repeat this process as many times as needed.
8.
Note: If you connect your device to an external hard drive via an OTG cable, you can use file explorer apps (such
as My Files) to copy data from the device to the external hard drive. External hard drives must be formatted as
FAT or exFAT to be recognized by Galaxy devices. Some external hard drive devices require an external power
supply.
Copy your data from a Windows phone
You can also use Smart Switch to transfer your data from a Windows phone.
On the new Galaxy phone, open Settings, search for Smart Switch, and then tap Bring data from old device.
Tap Bring data from old device again.
Note: Alternatively, you can navigate to the Samsung folder on the Apps screen, and open Smart Switch
from there.
1.
On the new Galaxy phone, tap Receive data, and then tap Windows Phone.
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