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Basics
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Transferring backup data from a computer
Transfer data between your device and a computer. You must download the Smart Switch
computer version app from
www.samsung.com/hk/apps/smart-switch
. Back up data from
your previous device to a computer and import the data to your device.
1
On the computer, visit
www.samsung.com/hk/apps/smart-switch
to download Smart
Switch.
2
On the computer, launch Smart Switch.
If your previous device is not a Samsung device, back up data to a computer using a
program provided by the device’s manufacturer. Then, skip to the fifth step.
3
Connect your previous device to the computer using the device’s USB cable.
4
On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from the device.
Then, disconnect your previous device from the computer.
5
Connect your device to the computer using the USB cable.
6
On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data to your device.
Samsung Cloud
Back up data from your previous device to Samsung Cloud and restore the data to your new
device. You must register and sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Cloud. Refer
to
for more information.