{"id":87258,"date":"2026-08-24T19:00:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T23:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=87258"},"modified":"2026-08-24T19:07:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T23:07:27","slug":"an-easier-way-to-switch-to-the-new-galaxy-z-fold8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samsung-newsroom-production.barbariangroup.com\/us\/samsung-easier-way-switch-new-galaxy-z-fold8\/","title":{"rendered":"An Easier Way to Switch to the New Galaxy Z Fold8"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Getting a new phone should be exciting, but moving data from an existing device can sometimes feel like a hassle. For users switching from iOS to Galaxy, being able to bring existing data and settings across easily is an important part of the experience.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/mobile\/switch-to-galaxy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smart Switch<\/a> is Samsung&#8217;s data transfer app that allows users to move contacts, photos, videos, messages, apps, settings, and more from an Android or iOS device to a new Galaxy device.<a href=\"#_ftn1\" name=\"_ftnref1\"><sup>1<\/sup><\/a> With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/apps\/one-ui\/\">One UI 9<\/a> on the new eighth-generation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/smartphones\/galaxy-z\/\">Galaxy Z series<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/mobile\/switch-to-galaxy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smart Switch<\/a>\u00a0makes switching devices easier and more seamless than before. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/apps\/quick-share\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quick Share<\/a> has also been enhanced, making it easier to share files with friends, family and colleagues using different platforms.<a href=\"#_ftn2\" name=\"_ftnref2\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Start Switching With Just a QR Code<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/apps\/one-ui\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-87261\" src=\"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01_smart_switch_QR.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/24155620\/01_smart_switch_QR.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/24155620\/01_smart_switch_QR-600x417.jpg 600w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/24155620\/01_smart_switch_QR-950x660.jpg 950w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/24155620\/01_smart_switch_QR-664x461.jpg 664w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/apps\/one-ui\/\">One UI 9<\/a>, users no longer need to install the Smart Switch app separately on their iOS device.<a href=\"#_ftn3\" name=\"_ftnref3\"><sup>3<\/sup><\/a> By simply scanning the QR code displayed on their new Galaxy, they can start transferring data through Smart Switch.<\/p>\n<p>The updated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/mobile\/switch-to-galaxy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smart Switch<\/a>\u00a0also makes it easier to connect wirelessly. The two devices can connect without users needing to find the right cable or adapter before getting their new phone set up.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Bring More of Your Phone With You<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to use Smart Switch | Samsung\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/93HqxJldTHg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/apps\/one-ui\/\">One UI 9<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/mobile\/switch-to-galaxy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smart Switch<\/a> has expanded the types of data that can move from iOS Device to Galaxy. In addition to previously supported data such as photos, messages, contacts, calendars and apps, users can also transfer passwords and passkeys, call history, accessibility settings and eSIM information.<a href=\"#_ftn4\" name=\"_ftnref4\"><sup>4<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n<p>These may be less visible than a photo library, but they can make a big difference in how quickly a new device feels ready to use. A saved password means one less account to set up again. Bringing over accessibility settings can reduce the need to recreate a personalized experience. eSIM information can also be transferred, making it easier to continue using an existing mobile setup.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Make Galaxy Feel More Familiar<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Whether switching to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/smartphones\/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/smartphones\/galaxy-z-fold8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Z Fold8<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/smartphones\/galaxy-z-flip8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Z Flip8<\/a>, users can make their new device feel familiar from the start. Beyond transferring data, they can adjust key settings such as Swipe gestures and Home screen layout to suit the way they use their phone. With the UI customization app, Good Lock, users can also personalize the Home screen, app switching, and more, giving them greater freedom to use Galaxy in the way that works best for them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"embedded product-module\">\n\t\t<a id=\"product-module-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/smartphones\/galaxy-z-fold8\/buy\/galaxy-z-fold8-256gb-unlocked-sku-sm-f971ulvaxaa\/\" title=\"Galaxy Z Series \" class=\"snr-article_product-image\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/27101623\/Z-Series-2026.png\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Series \">\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<p>For those switching from iOS to Galaxy, these options can help recreate familiar ways of navigating and organizing their previous smartphone, reducing the adjustment that can come with moving to a new environment. This helps users settle into their new Galaxy device more comfortably and naturally from the start.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Keep Sharing After the Switch<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/apps\/one-ui\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-87262\" src=\"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04_Quick_share.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/24155749\/04_Quick_share.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/24155749\/04_Quick_share-600x500.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/24155749\/04_Quick_share-557x464.jpeg 557w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Changing smartphones doesn\u2019t mean everyone around a user changes theirs, too.<\/p>\n<p>Friends, family, and colleagues may continue using different devices, which makes cross-platform sharing an important part of the experience long after setup is finished. Devices running <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/apps\/one-ui\/\">One UI 9<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/global\/samsung-launches-one-ui-8-5-beta-for-next-level-ease-of-use\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One UI 8.5<\/a> can benefit from an enhanced cross-device sharing experience with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/apps\/quick-share\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quick Share<\/a>. With AirDrop compatibility, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/apps\/quick-share\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quick Share<\/a>\u00a0makes it easier to share files between Galaxy and iOS devices.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Share across devices. Fast. Simple. With anyone. | Quick Share #2 | Samsung\" width=\"422\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/10o89Zpm9so?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Choosing a new smartphone should come down to the experience people want next. By simplifying how the switch begins, expanding what can move across devices, and making it easier to keep sharing afterward, Samsung is reducing more of the practical barriers between smartphone ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p>The result is a simpler way to move to Galaxy, while bringing more of what already matters along for the journey.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"embedded recommended recommended-post\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"embedded-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card-badge\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Recommended News<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"recommended-card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/samsung-warranty-care-menu-simplifies-device-care-new-foldables\/?r=true&#038;referrer=usnewsroom\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"recommended-news\" aria-label=\"\u2018Warranty and Care\u2019 Menu Simplifies Device Care for New Foldables \u2013 Read more\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04092005\/Z-Fold8_Lavender_Openback_RGB-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Read more: \u2018Warranty and Care\u2019 Menu Simplifies Device Care for New Foldables\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\u2018Warranty and Care\u2019 Menu Simplifies Device Care for New Foldables<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Read more<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"article-body\">\n<h6><a href=\"#_ftnref1\" name=\"_ftn1\">1<\/a> Wired transfers from Android\u2122 devices require the receiving device to have Android\u2122 6.0 or later and the sending device to have Android\u2122 6.0 or later. Transfers can be completed without a cable through a wireless connection. For wireless connections, the receiving device must have Android\u2122 6.0 or later and the sending device must have Android\u2122 6.0 or later. Open Smart Switch Mobile in \u201cSettings\u201d on the receiving Galaxy device or download the Smart Switch Mobile app from the Galaxy Store. Data, content and apps available for transfer may vary by transmission method. Wired transfers from iOS require the receiving device to have Android\u2122 17 or later and One UI 9 or later, the sending device to have iOS 26.6 or later. Transfers can be completed without a cable through a wireless connection. For wireless connections, the receiving device must have Android\u2122 17 or later and the sending device must have iOS 26.6 or later. Availability of eSIM transfer may vary by carrier. A detailed list of available carriers can be found at https:\/\/samsung.com\/esim-support.<\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"#_ftnref2\" name=\"_ftn2\">2<\/a> Quick Share available between select Galaxy devices and compatible Apple devices,\u00a0subject to change without notice, and provided by Google. Quick Share available between Galaxy smartphones and tablets with Android OS version 10.0 (Q) and One UI 2.1 or above, Galaxy Books released in 2020 or later. Requires Bluetooth connection. AirDrop\u00ae is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.<\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"#_ftnref3\" name=\"_ftn3\">3<\/a> Quick Share available between select Galaxy devices and compatible Apple devices, subject to change without notice, and provided by Google. Quick Share available between Galaxy smartphones and tablets with Android OS version 10.0 (Q) and One UI 2.1 or above, Galaxy Books released in 2020 or later. Requires Bluetooth connection. 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