I just got the galaxy s23ultra, and the guy at the store said "all you have to do is scan with old phone and android will do the rest", yeah right. I barely got started when my new phone says old phone needs an updated version of smart switch. We'll how am I suppose to do that when it is now deactivated?
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Setting up new phone
- Thread starter JLT1963
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First of all: What is "smart switch"? Is that an app?
You should be able to sideload a later version of Smart Switch on the old phone yourself.
smart-switch
Upgrade to a smarter lifestyle with the Samsung smart switch. Seamlessly transfer to new devices and enjoy exclusive deals for a limited time.
www.samsung.com
Doesn't matter if the phone is deactivated and doesn't have a SIM, as long as it's still functional and works.
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Smart Switch is a Samsung utility, to transfer data, apps, pictures, etc. from one device device to another, like for when replacing a phone.