Transfer your chat history from

Switching from iOS? No sweat

Transfer irreplaceable chats from messaging apps like WhatsApp to
your new Galaxy device from iOS* and Android^ devices absolutely fuss-free.

*Available for iOS 10 or above. ^Available for Android 10 or above.

Switching from iOS? No sweat

Switching from iOS? No sweat

Transfer irreplaceable chats from messaging apps like WhatsApp to
your new Galaxy device from iOS* and Android^ devices absolutely fuss-free.

Transfer irreplaceable chats from messaging apps like WhatsApp to your new Galaxy device from iOS* and Android^ devices absolutely fuss-free.

*Available for iOS 10 or above. ^Available for Android 10 or above.

*Available for iOS 10 or above. ^Available for Android 10 or above.

Get started with your migration

Get started with your migration

Let our step-by-step guide bring you through the move effortlessly - regardless whether you’re an iOS or Android user, we’ve got you covered.

Let our step-by-step guide bring you through the move effortlessly - regardless whether you’re an iOS or Android user, we’ve got you covered.

iOS to Galaxy

iOS to Galaxy

What you need:

What you need:

1. Factory new Galaxy device - if not, reset to factory settings.

2. Smart Switch app version 3.7.22.1 or higher.

3. Available for iOS 10 or above.

4. WhatsApp iOS version 2.21.160.17 or higher. WhatsApp Android version 2.21.16.20 or higher.

5. USB-C to Lightning cable (or an equivalent adapter).

6. Same phone number used on the old device.

Note: WhatsApp can only be migrated before sign in on the new device.
If someone signs into WhatsApp before migration or before Smart Switch is done transferring data, the migration will not be possible.

Instructions - Android to Galaxy

Instructions
Android to Galaxy

Android to Galaxy

Android to Galaxy

What you need:

What you need:

1. Samsung Smart Switch app version 3.7.22.1 or higher on both  devices.

2. Available for Android 10 or above.

3. Android → Galaxy (wireless): Android OS ICS (4.0) or higher*.

4. Android → Galaxy (USB connector): Android OS 4.3 or higher.

5. WhatsApp Android version 2.21.16.20 or higher.

6. Access to Google Drive.

7. Same phone number used on the old device.

4. Android → Galaxy (USB connector): Android OS 4.3
or higher.

5. WhatsApp Android version 2.21.16.20 or higher.

6. Access to Google Drive.

7. Same phone number used on the old device.

*Some devices may not be supported even if they are OS ICS or higher.
Note: WhatsApp can only be migrated before sign in on the new device. If someone signs into WhatsApp before migration or before Smart Switch is done transferring data, the migration will not be possible.

Instructions - iOS to Galaxy

Instructions
iOS to Galaxy

Ready to make the switch?

Ready to make the switch?

From the innovative foldable smartphone, to the one and only S Pen, to pro-grade camera technology, Galaxy has something for every switcher and upgrader.

Check out the newest Galaxy devices.

From the innovative foldable smartphone, to the one and only S Pen, to pro-grade camera technology, Galaxy has something for every switcher and upgrader.

Check out the newest Galaxy devices.

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Wired transfer require at least Android™ 4.3, iOS 5, or Windows Mobile OS 8.1, or OS 10 on your old device. Devices with an older OS must use wireless transfer options. Data and content available for transfer may vary by OS.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Galaxy Z Flip3 5G and Galaxy S21 Series 5G are 5G-capable and can be used to access 5G network in Singapore. SIM card upgrade and/or software update may be required. Data subscription fees apply.

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