Do I activate my new Samsung phone before transferring data?

Once you install the app on both devices, put them close to each other (no more than four inches apart). Next, you have to activate the app on the old and new phones. Choose Send data on the old phone and use the Wireless button. After that, the phones should establish a connection.
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Do you activate a new phone before transferring data?

Correct Answer! Jump to solution. No. You can setup the the phone on wifi without the SIM installed so the phone won't be activated until you install the SIM card.
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How do I transfer everything from one Samsung to another?

  1. Make sure you have Smart Switch on both devices. ...
  2. Open Smart Switch on your new device and tap Receive data.
  3. Select Galaxy/Android.
  4. Select Wireless or Cable depending on the method you want to use. ...
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data from your old Android device.
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Do you put SIM card in new phone before transferring data Samsung?

Regardless of the device you're switching from, don't switch your SIM card until the entire transfer is complete. Before you get started, you'll also want to make sure both your old device and your new device have at least 20 percent battery life.
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How do I activate my new Samsung phone?

How to Activate Samsung Phones
  1. Install your SIM card into the cell phone and place the phone on the charger for eight hours. ...
  2. Press and hold the "End" key to turn on the device.
  3. Enter a phone number on the dial pad and press the "Send" key to place a test call. ...
  4. Call 866-895-1099 from a phone other than your cell phone.
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How do I activate my new phone?

Activate a new Android Smartphone
  1. Save contacts and content on your old phone using the Transfer Content info .
  2. Power both phones down. ...
  3. If necessary, insert the SIM card into the new phone.
  4. If necessary; ...
  5. Follow the on-screen Setup Wizard instructions to activate and set up your new phone.
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How do I activate my new Galaxy S20?

  1. 1 Turn off your old phone.
  2. 2 Power on your new phone. Hold the power button until the Samsung Galaxy S20 screen appears, then release.
  3. 3 Enter your Verizon PIN. ...
  4. 4 Welcome. ...
  5. 5 Agree to the Terms and Conditions. ...
  6. 6 Activate your new Samsung Galaxy S20 5G. ...
  7. 7 Connect to Wi-Fi. ...
  8. 8 Copy apps & data.
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Do you need SIM card in both phones to transfer data?

Use Bluetooth technology to quickly and wirelessly transfer your contact list from one phone to another. Although you don't have to use a SIM card for the transfer (the data can be stored in the phone's memory, not on the SIM card), some phones may require a SIM card to be installed to utilize data on the phone.
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Do you need a SIM card in both phones for Smart Switch?

You would only need access to an internet connection on both phones to download and install the Smart Switch app, so a sim card on the second phone is not necessary.
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Why did I get a new SIM card with my new phone?

You usually only need a new SIM card if you are a new customer, or if the phone takes a different size of SIM card (for example, the iPhone 4 uses a "Micro SIM" which is smaller than normal SIM cards). SIM cards do not contain data such as pictures, music, movies, ringtones, etc.
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What should I do before changing phones?

Here's a checklist of top 5 things to do with your old Android phone before switching over to a new one.
  1. Reset your Android device to factory settings. ...
  2. Back up WhatsApp on Google Drive. ...
  3. Take out SIM card and microSD cards from the phone. ...
  4. ​Log out from all accounts. ...
  5. Back up your important data and files.
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How Long Should Samsung Smart Switch take?

As per Samsung's official statement, Smart Switch can take up to 2 minutes to transfer 1 GB worth of data. This means if you are planning to transfer a substantial amount of data, it can even take you an hour to complete the entire process.
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What wont Smart Switch transfer?

Note: Data from synced accounts cannot be transferred with Smart Switch, but will appear on the new device once you've logged in to the account. Personal content: Contacts, S Planner, Calendar, Messages, Memo, Call logs, Clock, Samsung Pass, Secure Folder, and Internet.
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Does activating a new phone deactivate the old one?

If your old phone is a different number and you want to cancel that number, you need to call. If the new phone is the same number, activating the new SIM card automatically deactivates the old SIM card.
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How do I transfer stuff from my old phone to my new phone?

  1. Turn on your new device.
  2. Tap Start.
  3. When asked, make sure you connect to a Wi-Fi network.
  4. Choose to copy apps and data from your old device. Recommended: If you have a cable to connect your devices, follow the on-screen instructions to copy your data. ...
  5. Check your texts, photos, and videos.
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How do I transfer everything from my old Android to my new Android?

How to transfer data from Android to Android
  1. Back up your data in System settings.
  2. Back up your photos using Google Photos.
  3. Turn on your new phone.
  4. Select Backup from an Android phone.
  5. Select Set up and restore on your old phone.
  6. Select Set up nearby device and choose your new phone.
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How do I transfer contacts from Samsung to Samsung?

To transfer contacts from Samsung to Samsung, just go to the Google Account settings of your existing device and enable the option to sync contacts. That's it! Later, you can go to the target Samsung phone and turn on the syncing option for contacts on it as well.
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Will I lose my photos if I put my SIM card in another phone?

No. SIM cards do not store data.
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Does Samsung S20 need a SIM card?

The Motorola Razr is the first phone to launch without a physical SIM card slot, relying solely on eSIM. Samsung's Galaxy S20, S20 Plus and S20 Ultra have a standard SIM and an eSIM, as does the Galaxy Z Flip. The eSIM functionality may not be present at launch, but will be activated by a future update.
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Is the Samsung S20 easy to set up?

This entire process takes anywhere from 10-15 minutes, to over 3 hours. It just depends on how much you're actually transferring from an old phone to your new Galaxy S20. Once it's finished unplug both and you're all set. Now, continue setting up your phone.
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How do I activate my S20 SIM card?

How do you set up your new Samsung Galaxy S20?
  1. Switch off your phone completely.
  2. Insert the SIM card that you want to use and close the port.
  3. Turn on your phone.
  4. The phone starts to boot, and when it is done, it asks you for your preferred language.
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How long does it take for your new phone to activate?

Typically, you'll be able to use the device within a few minutes. However, in some cases, it may take up to 24 hours.
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What does activating a phone mean?

Activation refers to either moving your existing cellular service (the SIM card) from another phone into the new phone or signing up for a new service plan (to get a new SIM card) to put in the new phone.
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How can I tell when my phone was activated?

Via Google Play Store

Open the Play Store Settings page on your computer or smartphone. You'll see the registration date under the My Devices section. This is the activation date of your Android phone or tablet.
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Does Smart Switch transfer from SD card to new phone?

And if you're worried about ever having to transfer your SD card files, you'll be happy to know that external storage devices work in conjunction with Smart Switch. You can create a backup of your pictures, videos, or documents that will be easily transferrable to a new phone or device.
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