Where Does Samsung Smart Switch Store Backups?
Samsung Smart Switch transfer data location, phone plus Windows and Mac companions.
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Smart Switch moves messages, photos, apps and settings between phones and computers. Phone side runs in Settings while PC and Mac companions handle wired backups. State is transient during transfer.
Backups land in Documents on the computer by default. On phones the app stages under its package. Confirm completion in the app before erasing the source.
Where Samsung stores this, by platform
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Samsung\Smart Switch\backup
Wired computer backups land here by default. Change the location in app preferences. Keep cable connected until verification finishes.
/storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.sec.android.easyMover/files
On phone runs from Settings Accounts and backup. Staging sits under the app package. Use cable for large photo libraries.
Frequently asked questions
How do I transfer with Smart Switch?
Install Smart Switch on both devices, connect over cable or Wi Fi, pick content and send. Keep both charged and awake. Verify photos and messages before wiping the old phone.
Where are Smart Switch PC backups?
Use the Smart Switch PC or Mac app for wired backups to the computer. That copy restores to Samsung phones later. Cloud backups cover the rest.
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