Samsung introduces a Smart Switch to transfer data between Galaxy phones with. The handsets lagging NFC (Near Field Communication) feature are no longer deprived of easy “Data Transferring” with a simple touch of two devices.All you need to do is to download and install the app from “Samsung App Store” or “Google Play Store” and place the mobiles close together (within 20 cm), open the application in both phones and press “Connect” button on only one of the devices. The best part is it can also be used in PCs (both Windows and Mac) and can transfer data with ease from PC to mobile and vice versa.
This application uses high frequency audio to establish a connection between devices.
Connection will not be established if the application is not open or the button is not tapped on one of the devices, or if a pair of earphones or a Bluetooth headset is connected to the device.If you would like to switch from a non-Samsung device to a supported Samsung device, please use the “Smart Switch PC” that is PC software.
For Apple users Smart Switch will work perfectly to take back up of personal data from iphone to Samsung devices.It will take back up all of your information from your iPhone to your computer, identifies what are the items that can be transferred, and finally allows you to transfer compatible data to your Galaxy device by simply hitting the transfer button.
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| Pros | |
| Supported GALAXY Device : | Hardware : Galaxy S2, S2-HD, S3, S3-mini, S4, S4-mini, S4-Active, S4-Win, Premier, Note 1, Note 2, Note 3, Note 8.0, Note 10.1, Grand, Express, R style, Mega, Galaxy Tab 3(7`.8`,10`), Galaxy Tab2(10`) Software : upper Android OS ICS(4.0) |
| Supported Data : | Contact, Schedule, Memo, Message, Photo, Music, Video, Document, App List, Wallpaper,S-Health,Story album, Lockscreen, Call logs, WIFI Setting ( Wallpaper,S-Health,Story album, Lockscreen, Call logs, WIFI setting are available from OS Jelly Bean Plus(4.2) ) Document type – DOC,DOCX,PPT,PPTX,XLS,XLSX,PDF,HWP,GUL |
| Cons | |
| Unsupported field | Contact – Ringtone, Message alert, Vibration pattern Schedule – Sticker, S-Memo, Image, Alarm, Group : MMS does not transfer depending on devices. |
| Local Data Only | (Samsung & Google Account data does not get transferred.) :If that does not work on Galaxy S2 OS 4.0.4 version, after the other device’s WIFI is connected, then try again. |
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