{"id":603735,"date":"2026-08-25T02:54:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T02:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/603735\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T02:54:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T02:54:18","slug":"an-easier-way-to-switch-to-the-new-galaxy-z-fold8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/603735\/","title":{"rendered":"An Easier Way to Switch to the New Galaxy Z Fold8"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Introduced on the latest Galaxy Z series, One UI 9 brings an upgraded Smart Switch experience that makes it easier to get started, connect wirelessly, and bring more data from iOS Device to Galaxy<\/p>\n

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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

Smart Switch<\/a> is Samsung\u2019s 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.1<\/a> With One UI 9<\/a> on the new eighth-generation Galaxy Z series<\/a>, Smart Switch<\/a>\u00a0makes switching devices easier and more seamless than before. Quick Share<\/a> has also been enhanced, making it easier to share files with friends, family and colleagues using different platforms.2<\/a><\/p>\n

Start Switching With Just a QR Code<\/p>\n

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With One UI 9<\/a>, users no longer need to install the Smart Switch app separately on their iOS device.3<\/a> By simply scanning the QR code displayed on their new Galaxy, they can start transferring data through Smart Switch.<\/p>\n

The updated 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

Bring More of Your Phone With You<\/p>\n

With One UI 9<\/a>, 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.4<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Make Galaxy Feel More Familiar<\/p>\n

Whether switching to Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra<\/a>, Z Fold8<\/a>, or 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

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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

Keep Sharing After the Switch<\/p>\n

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Changing smartphones doesn\u2019t mean everyone around a user changes theirs, too.<\/p>\n

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 One UI 9<\/a>\u00a0and One UI 8.5<\/a> can benefit from an enhanced cross-device sharing experience with Quick Share<\/a>. With AirDrop compatibility, Quick Share<\/a>\u00a0makes it easier to share files between Galaxy and iOS devices.<\/p>\n

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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

The result is a simpler way to move to Galaxy, while bringing more of what already matters along for the journey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Mobile Introduced on the latest Galaxy Z series, One UI 9 brings an upgraded Smart Switch experience that…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":603736,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[61,60,202,80],"class_list":["post-603735","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-mobile","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-mobile","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/603735","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=603735"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/603735\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/603736"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=603735"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=603735"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=603735"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}