
So, You’re Ready to Switch to Galaxy? Good. It’s Easy with Smart Switch
Samsung is highlighting its Smart Switch app, which allows users switching from Android or iOS to Galaxy devices to transfer data and settings.
Why it matters
It reduces the friction of switching phone ecosystems by simplifying the migration of personal data and maintaining file sharing with non-Galaxy users.
The big picture
This provides specific feature details for the One UI 9 rollout that began on September 16, 2026.
The details
- Users can migrate accessibility settings, call history, and home screen layouts. - Wireless connectivity is improved, though wired connections are recommended for large datasets. - Certain transfer functions require iPhones running iOS 26.6 or later.
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Smart Switch is related to Galaxy
enables users switching from iOS or Android to Galaxy
With One UI 9 on the new eighth-generation Galaxy Z series
One UI 9 is related to Quick Share
Devices running One UI 9 and One UI 8.5 can benefit from an enhanced cross-device sharing experience with Quick Share
One UI 8.5 is related to Quick Share
Devices running One UI 9 and One UI 8.5 can benefit from an enhanced cross-device sharing experience with Quick Share
Quick Share is related to Galaxy
making it easy to share files between Galaxy and iOS devices
Quick Share is related to iOS
making it easy to share files between Galaxy and iOS devices
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Smart Switch is related to iPhone
Requires Smart Switch and iPhone running iOS26.6 or later
Quick Share is related to Android
Quick Share available between Galaxy smartphones and tablets with Android OS version 10.0
Quick Share uses Bluetooth
Requires Bluetooth connection
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