Smart Switch Samsung S24

[orreaga]

Good morning.

I am waiting for my S24 to arrive next week. My question is what is the way to do the switch properly between Samsung phones. I don´t know when to swipe the sims between the phones and do the smart switch process. Is before doing the smart switch, or after?

[GusB]

SIM doesn't really matter, can put the SIM straight in and go through smart switch.

I usually charge both devices to 100% then use a cable to transfer data, but you can do it wirelessly

[Glenntech]

I do it before
To be honest the instructions are easy enough to follow
I transfer the data by cable. I find it a bit faster and more reliable
End up with less bugs.
Also worth after finishing the move to the new phone. I Wipe the Partition Cashe on the phone
Doing his I find all is good
Just remember to backup everything first

Chats like WhatsApp need to be backed up as the chats won't transferred
When you set up WhatsApp on the new phone, you can restore from backup to get all your chats back

[RPB100]

I always backup to Samsung cloud and restore on new phone. Quick and easy

[PaulM1]

Hi, @orreaga, and congratulations on your new S24! In addition to what has been advised, the following two guides should act as a very helpful resource:

https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/how-to-back-up-or-restore-whatsapp-data/

and

https://www.samsung.com/uk/apps/smart-switch/

Please let us know what you think of your brilliant new phone - when you've had a chance to set it up, of course. 😊

[BandOfBrothers]

@orreaga 

Personally I back up to Samsung Cloud and then use that back up when setting up the new phone. 

I use Dropbox for my photos. 

[Rajsahab]

Smart switch is the best option

[JAMES4578]

Whilst Smart Switch is usually fine (though would also suggest to to do is via cable) a few  Members have had issues in the past and prefer a fresh install (obviously ensure you have the necessary backups).