Samsung Note 8 Smart Switch Mac or PC Backup & Transfer

Back up your Samsung Galaxy device to your Mac or PC using the desktop version of Samsung Smart Switch. This tool allows you to backup your phones: Apps, Contacts, Calendar, Messages, Photos, Videos, Home Screen, Music, Notes and more! Once you have everything backed up you can Restore your data to a new Samsung Device like the Galaxy S8 or Note 8.
This method is also helpful if you need to warranty your phone. Back it up, send it in, restore it.
Here are all the ways to transfer your data to the Note 8: • Phone Data Transfer, S...
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[@scopehawk]

This is the best, most thorough video I've seen on this subject, ever. I appreciate the clarity and production quality, and the tutorial gives me peace of mind when factory resetting my phone. Thank you!

[@heychad1708]

I noticed this video is almost 2 years old. Will this work on transferring from an S8 plus to an S20 ultra?

[@Luna-gy1nx]

Can you backup s8 and restore to Note 8?

[@TechWithBrett]

Yes you can.

[@paullovern1616]

Brett, how can I backup my Samsung phone wirelessly to my Windows 10 PC? My USB port on my phone is damaged, but I do not see a Smart Switch wireless option for the PC backup/transfer. HELP!

[@ronanoboyle8432]

By using Smart Switch, are you not concerned that you have given permission for Samsung to take any data from the phone it wants, at any time and make any changes it wants at any time, without your knowledge? (read down the T&Cs just before loading - my interpretation anyway). This is my biggest dilemma....

[@totalbliss1]

Thanks much. Got the s5 transferred to a s7 seamlessly. Awesome.

[@tonyboyer9732]

Is there a way I could unlock my phone via my pc after connecting the device? My phone currently has a blacked out screen.

[@lukkalove]

My note 8 is locked and the phone screen is broken just flashes any way to get my pictures and memories 😭

[@slavko4928]

You deserve a lot more subscribers

[@TechWithBrett]

+SK G Thanks! Spread the word!

[@tiltedmalzahar7006]

phone wont connect with any device, even using wired or wireless smart switch, does anyone know the issue?

[@hashaji6138]

How have you lost over 15Gb when backing up?

[@mmarshall0530]

The problem I have is opening the information on my Windows laptop.

[@ahmednaeem4884]

Great tutorial! I just wanted to ask, 1)does it also backup and restore apk files? And any other files having the format not mentioned on smart Switch? 2) what about WhatsApp media? Will the images, videos, audios etc back up and restore, arranged in the same folders as they were previously? Thanks

[@andrewavila8682]

How about a way to completely back up my phone without the internet?

[@helenv1347]

This is a life saver! Thank you so much!!! Can you do a video how to copy pictures from a note 8 onto a thumbdrive?

[@alee7935]

Bro My notes has not transfer to new phone plzzz help me

[@kaurnavneet4126]

Can i transfer all backup data from smart switch to a pendrive? If yes, how can i do that?

[@jayhernandez6812]

This did not work for me don't know why?

[@chaziztheman]

I know this s an old video but maybe someone can help. I got to the screen where it tells you to connect your device, but I cannot do this with USB as the reason I'm using Smart Switch is to restore my phone due to a false moisture detection issue. I have selected the wireless option from the phone but it fails to connect every time. I'm on the same wifi, everything is set up correctly on both ends, but I just cannot get the phone to ocnnect without USB, yet I also can't do it with USB because the phone yells at me. I'd appreciate any help, been wirelessly charging this phone for over a week and the only help I've got is Verizon and Samsung telling me to use this app to backup and restore.

[@TechWithBrett]

When it tries to connect there should be a 3 dot menu to select. Under there try the option that says to manually connect. This let's you type in a few numbers to connect. If not, your phone may have a wifi issue.

[@Stardancer2243]

Want to take out the memory cRd

[@3amfoodieswatch55]

I dont see the wireless video?

[@nnekaeto8395]

very helpful. Thank you so much. you a good teacher.

[@robinrobso3093]

Is the game data also tranfer?

[@jat-justamaturetech-philpj8285]

Hi Brett! I have a new thumb flash drive. Am I soposed to format it first when in my Note9? Was in your playlist but no way to search for video? When trying to search in search box, just takes out of your channel and takes to KZbin search! Would take forever to scroll and find the right video.

[@samuelitoibarra1721]

I wonder if this works from an a50 to an note 20 ultra im planning to buy one in 2021

[@TechWithBrett]

Yep, those devices are supported on Smart Switch.

[@danielmullen5469]

just that i have over 20 2fa on most my accounts from coinbase kraken localbitcoins discord even google etc; but if i lost my phone i am worried i wont be able to access my accounts as i wont have google authenticator ? now i fallowed your video backed up my samsung s7 edge with SmartSwitch so if i lost my phone could i back up to new phone would google authenticator work on new phone with all my accounts ? need answer as nearly lost my phone today on bus was stressing bad as thought it was gone and had no backup

[@MotorHeadTech]

the program is useless asf, does not work on transferring my data from my broken s9 to my new s8. half of my data only tranfers

[@jatinkansal5580]

Please please tell me that did you checked date of photos and videos that are in gallery.Are they showing back up date or the original date.Please replyyy

[@DebraDukes]

Absolutely awesome i have always done phone to phone but I hold on to all Sd cards so i can save to Computer that way but I prefer saving SD just in case phone or Computer Crash.Thanks so much love that Samsung has always tried to make it easy for their Customers.Especially if you are heavy into their Devices.Once again Thanks so much for sharing Deb ✌👍

[@Alejo519]

hi from Chile, can get my note 8 connect to smarts with my macbook Mojave (clean installation) I have download SS on pc and when tryin to connect.. says conectan and then.. error while connecting, try later....snifff. I have my note 8 in mtp development.... any idea?

[@TUMNIAISETU]

Holy !@#$ 1m20s of ads before watching this video, twice! WTF? That's very excessive!

[@msenmsen007]

Informative video, thank you, however this same software is not working for my MacBook pro (High Sierra OS). Aside - will the backup option also copies the secure folder encrypted backup?

[@funnybunny]

Worst app every, I tried to backed up my S8+ contents to my imac. It got stuck at 92% forever, and takes 3 seconds to back up 1 photo, and how long will it take to backup 3000 photos?

[@shenmatthewramachandran1043]

Thanks 👍

[@hamidrezamontazeri2056]

Very informative video,Thank you , When I backed up my note 4,I also backed up every thing that I had on my memory stick too. Now I don't have the note 4 any longer and am going to restore every thing to my new Note 8 ,BUT I still have the same memory card with all the data still in there and going to put it into note 8 .my question is ,when restoring, how can I prevent the info I have to my memory ,not back up again to new phone , since I have it already inside my memory card ? Thanks

[@ahreeves]

my developer options may be set wrong. What is optimal . ie. USB debugging, USB Configuration, on off or what? Thanks

[@GS-km5yu]

Smart switch on MAC looks nothing like that. DOesnt have the MORE tab on the top right. I cant back anything up. :(

[@camrevells]

*For anyone trying this anytime after this comment*: you cannot find the download link by searching what he initially told you to enter, skip that step and put in this link to bring you to the second page: www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/smart-switch If you do not live in the United States no worries the link worked for me residing in Canada. :)

[@professionalamateur2803]

I have a Galaxy Note 8 and Smartswitch can't find it:(

[@naderqarini6300]

you're good maan 😃👌

[@bluedelray814]

Super - I should have found this when I upgraded to Note8. Thanks, at least learned to back up to laptop.

[@danielmullen5469]

quick question if i had google authenticator and i lost my phone but had it backed up would them google authenticator codes work on new device with account ?

[@londontamilstube297]

Very straightforward and helpful. Thanks!!

[@TheFelie6]

my smart switch is taking 8 hours just to back up photos -_-

[@chadphillips5302]

Really helped me. Super easy to follow. Thank you for the video

[@WildBomber2K6]

Can you restore from the welcome screen, or do you have to run the initial setup first?

[@nnekaeto8395]

I have edge 6 how do I back it up. been having problems with it.

[@HotRod2933]

Very straightforward and helpful. Thanks!!

[@ysk249]

This is by far the best video on this topic on KZbin. I have a couple of questions for you. If you want to transfer files from Samsung Galaxy to Macbook, do you choose 'backup' 'restore' or 'sync' option? Also where do you find the transferred files on Mac? I want to move transferred pictures to the pictures folder so I can organize them but the transferred files are no where to be found (or they were never transferred from Samsung Galaxy to Macbook). I'm using Macbook OS Yosemite. Thank you very much for your help in advance!

[@TechWithBrett]

+ysk249 Thanks! You choose Backup. All of those files will then be placed in a folder called Samsung > SmartSwitch > Backup > Your Phone. Then you can open it up to the pictures or camera folder and drag and drop those where ever you want them to be supported. Sorry I forgot to cover this in the video.

[@stickboyfpv4742]

Awesome find!!! Ok so I have a problem mabey you could help.. SO! I had made a backup on my note 8, saved it to google drive.. reset my phone!😅 thennn signed in on that same google account and said it restored, but from a date I didnt want.. I want to restore from 9/1/18 which I can see in my google drive.... but it restores something from 9/4/18.............. PLEASSEE HELP! I have no contacts and none of my sms log... the apps came thru but not the important stuf😑 Thanks in advance!

[@TechWithBrett]

So you have the Smart Switch backup from different days? Maybe delete the 9/4 one and then try again. Did you have anything saved on your Google account?

[@SimPitTech]

LOL, I'm just transferring the data the other way :D The Note 5 is indestructible while the S8+ is falling to bits after 8 months

[@TechWithBrett]

That is great to hear Bout the Note. Sorry about the S8+.

[@SimPitTech]

all, good. I'm happy I still have one good working phone :). Great video and thanks for the help

[@jimmypromo2364]

Jeez man. Lots of great work. I like your setup. Improved!

[@gbot169]

I keep getting "device not recognize" on the smart switch software. I am using a Note8. Please help.

[@TechWithBrett]

You have updated to the latest drivers? Also make sure Smart Switch is up to date on the Note 8.

[@professionalamateur2803]

I'm having the same problem... I'm trying to transfer photos from the Note 8 to a Mac - am i supposed to download smartswitch for both Android and Mac? I only downloaded the mac one.

[@LA-tx1vl]

Thank you! I dropped my Note 4 and the LCD has bled to the point I can't see a thing. I used your video to know where / how to grant permission to backup on my (blind) device so I could back up my old phone. A replacement phone is cheaper than a screen repair in Australia!

[@TechWithBrett]

+Jemima Johnson That is so good to hear!!! At least you now know how to back it up for next time before that happens.

[@zedix7160]

Your note 5 was at 20/24 Gb and it save only 3 gb ? How its possible ?

[@hashaji6138]

I want to know the answer to this too. You've backed up and lost over 15gb?

[@gbot169]

My note 8 doesnt get recognize by the software

[@lenorajohnson1688]

Thank you. Your video helped me.

[@imandreagon]

Hi. I want to save my notes from the app samsung notes, in case I loose my note 8. Smart switch will help to watch this notes on my PC?

[@zuhanbizmian4116]

No it will not let you display any thing on PC from your back up, Samsung Notes only work on Samsung devices, or you may share them on EverNote (i did not try it) or export them to MS office

[@profwtelles]

This is not Samgung Note 8....it is not recognize by Smart Switch

[@profwtelles]

I had to cleanup USB-C...the hole is bigger so it is so easy to enter dust

[@sunny1492]

Hi! How do you back up photos only?

[@craighaeussler4692]

can not install on macos10.12.6

[@robertfeliciano9703]

thanks for the video easy to follow and helpful

[@pcjc2006]

Are all methods the same or would the USB cable way make it look the same as well so you don't have to rearrange it thanks

[@TechWithBrett]

They ask are the same but phone to phone with USB is the fastest.

[@claudiaspencer5864]

Great! Thanks Brett.

[@dbenyakar]

What about bluetooth connections? Are these being transferred as well?

[@TechWithBrett]

+Danny Ben-Yakar No, you will need to repair Bluetooth connections.

[@nowworld7420]

what if its in boot loop mode

[@PureFate]

Great video would of been nice to see you delete all the content on the phone after you backed it up

[@TechWithBrett]

+Pure Fate Thanks, good idea. I was planning on making a separate video for that sometime.

[@amoosumer4737]

Indeed very helpful.

[@ezmz88]

real good info

[@seymore1532]

Will the bloat ware from my old note get transferred to my note 8.

[@TechWithBrett]

+tink14 It will transfer every app it can. If it does transfer one it will allow you to delete it once the transfer is complete.

[@ramielias5517]

I'm trying to transfer notes from my iPhone 6plus to Note8. I used Samsung smart switch and all options like contacts app list messages calendar etc are available but the only one that is not available and greyed out is notes, which shows a padlock sign and it says: unlock memos to transfer them. I don't have notes locked in iPhone so how to overcome this?

[@TechWithBrett]

+Rami Elias Do you have your phone encrypted at all? Are they syncing to Gmail already?

[@ramielias5517]

I don't know how to check whether or not my phone is encrypted.. my notes were synced to the iCloud but I changed the setting to sync with Gmail, but still don't know how to transfer them..

[@TechWithBrett]

+Rami Elias Try this method: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGGngWd3ht6mbZI

[@7no0na]

I'm still waiting for my note 8 to come... its coming week of October 15th (unlocked) i have an iphone 6 plus and if I back it up through itunes, can I transfer it to the note 8 when it comes? the reason im asking is because im giving the iphone to someone before the note 8 comes so i wont have a phone just a backup!! will this method work?

[@TechWithBrett]

+7no0na Yes you can back up the phone to iTunes and use this method to pull over the information from the backup.

[@7no0na]

Tech With Brett thank you!!

[@richcastellano5707]

Great video...2 questions though. I have a lot of my info/photos/etc on sd card in my old phone...when do I insert the old sd card into the new phone and will data automatically be ava on the new phone? Other question is secure folder...will that transfer too? Verizon rep was clueless-Thanks

[@TechWithBrett]

+Rich Castellano I would transfer the SD card to the new phone before you turn it on but that doesn't matter too much. Just place it in and reset the phone. Any days that was on it will then be available.

[@TechWithBrett]

+Rich Castellano For the secure folder you can back it up to a a Samsung Account. Just go into the Secure Folder and in the settings select Backup & Restore. And your account then backup. Sometimes Verizon phones are different but that should be available.

[@richcastellano5707]

Thanks...worked great! You should train the Verizon reps-

[@stellahypnotherapist1420]

great thank you!

[@Edward-gt4mi]

Thank you!!!

[@zem6152]

THANK YOU

[@israelruenes4768]

awosome.

[@AraksH]

Thanks

[@kelmitchell5467]

I cant get my note 5 to connect to my laptop with the desktop version of this software or via device to device. Any ideas brett?

[@TechWithBrett]

Kel Mitchell When you plug in your phone go to the notification panel and see if changing how the device is connecting helps. It might say USB charging and you need to change it to transfer or another option. You might also try reinstalling the drivers and trying again. What carrier is your phone?

[@kelmitchell5467]

it does show charging, I have switched it to MTP but nothing changes. I'll try reinstalling drivers via the smartswitch app unless you have another idea?

[@TechWithBrett]

+Kel Mitchell Try that as well has restarting the phone and computer would be what I would try next.

[@kelmitchell5467]

Tried both but no luck, the kicker here is when i turned my note 8 on for the first time it gave me the option to restore from old phone ( or something to that effect) and the screen went white and nothing happened past that so this became my next obvious choice but no luck...

[@TechWithBrett]

+Kel Mitchell You can also do the transfer without your computer. Use this method here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3mbk2N8q9Klr5Y

[@ronwhite2564]

I wish it worked as you describe it, Brett. Smart Switch barely recognizes the existence of my Note 8, and refuses to do anything at all with it. Frustrating.