Upgrading to a new phone like the Samsung Galaxy S24/S24 Ultra is always exciting, but it gets tricky when it comes to transferring data like apps from the old Samsung to the new Samsung. Manually installing all your favorite apps from the Play Store on the new Samsung is time-consuming. So, how to transfer apps from Samsung to Samsung in an efficient manner? Well, there are many solutions to take care of this task, for example, Samsung Smart Switch, Samsung Cloud, third-party data transfer software, etc. Now, let's go through each way in detail.
Samsung Smart Switch is a Samsung data transfer app that allows you to transfer files from other phones to Samsung phones with Wi-Fi or USB. Does Samsung Smart Switch transfer apps? The answer is yes. The supported file types include apps, contacts, calendars, messages, photos, music, videos, call logs, memos, documents, etc.
How do I transfer my apps to my new Samsung Galaxy?
Step 1. Launch the Samsung Smart Switch app on both of your Samsung phones and place your Samsung phones within 50 cm of each other.
Step 2. Tap "Send data" on your old Samsung and select "Wireless" transfer from the "Get connected" screen.
Step 3. Tap "Yes" on your new Samsung to get both devices connected. After the connection, you will see the list of data types that can be transferred shown on the screen.
Step 4. Select "Apps" or any other data that you want to transfer from your old Samsung, and then hit the "Send" button.
Step 5. On your new Samsung phone, tap the "OK" button to start the transfer. Once the transfer process is finished, tap "Done".
Cons
Samsung Cloud allows users to back up and restore data, including app settings, app data, and app APK, to a new Samsung device. This method is particularly useful if you regularly back up your phone to Samsung Cloud. Below are the steps:
Step 1. On the target device, go to "Settings" > "Accounts and Backup" > "Samsung Cloud".
Step 2. Hit the "Restore" button and tick "Apps".
Step 3. Now, press "RESTORE NOW" to transfer the APK from one Samsung phone to another.
Cons
Another way to transfer apps is by manually extracting APK files from the old device and transferring them to the new one via a USB cable. This method is more technical and requires some extra steps. You can follow the guide to do it:
Step 1. Use a file manager on the old device to locate the APK files of your apps.
Step 2. Connect the old device to a computer using a USB cable and transfer the APK files.
Step 3. Connect the new device to the computer and copy the APK files over.
Step 4. Manually install the APK files on the new Samsung device.
Cons
Bluetooth is a convenient method for transferring APK files from one Samsung device to another wirelessly. However, it only transfers the app files, not the app data. How to copy apps from Samsung to Samsung by Bluetooth?
Step 1. Extract APK files on the old device using an APK extractor app.
Step 2. Turn on Bluetooth on both Samsung devices and pair it.
Step 3. Send the APK files from the old phone to the new one.
Step 4. Install the APK files on the new Samsung device.
Cons
To transfer apps from Samsung to Samsung easily, it is recommended to use the professional phone data transfer tool - Coolmuster Mobile Transfer. This program allows you to transfer a wide range of data between Samsung devices, including apps. With a few clicks, you can migrate apps from your old Samsung to a new Samsung without hassle.
Key features of Coolmuster Mobile Transfer
Follow these steps to learn how to transfer apps from Samsung to Samsung with Mobile Transfer:
01Install and launch this Samsung transfer app on your Windows/Mac computer, then connect two Samsung phones to the computer with USB cables. Follow the instructions on the program to get your devices recognized.
02When your Samsung phones are detected by the software, you will see the main interface like the one below. Make sure your Source and Destination phones are placed correctly, if not, you can click "Flip" to switch them.
03You can see that all the data types that can be transferred are displayed on the program. To transfer apps to a new Samsung phone, all you need to do is check the option of "App" and then click "Start Copy" to start the transfer.
Video guide
CLONEit is an Android-to-Android data transfer app that you can download from the Google Play store. It can transfer up to 12 types of data, such as apps, contacts, messages, call logs, videos, photos, music, etc., from phone to phone.
Here's how to copy apps from Samsung to Samsung using CLONEit:
Step 1. Download and launch CLONEit on both your Samsung phones.
Step 2. Select "Sender" on your old Samsung device and "Receiver" on the new device, respectively. Then, two devices will start to establish a connection; tap "OK" on your new Samsung when the connection request is prompted.
Step 3. Choose "App" from the list, then hit the "Start" button to transfer apps from one Samsung to another.
Cons
Transferring apps from one Samsung device to another can be done in various ways, but each method has its limitations. Whether it's Samsung Smart Switch, Samsung Cloud, or manual transfer methods like using APK files and Bluetooth, some methods require more effort and may not transfer app data.
In terms of the transferring speed, simplicity, and stability, Coolmuster Mobile Transfer could be the most ideal way for transferring apps or other data between Samsung Galaxy phones. Welcome to download this easy-to-use program to give it a try. If there are any problems during use, please leave a comment below.
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