Galaxy S9+Transferring content from your old device using external storage

Move your pictures, videos, and other media files from your device to an external storage device to free up space on your device.

Move your pictures, videos, and other media files from your device to an external storage device to free up space on your device.

Steps List - Interactive list of steps. Select a step to read its corresponding text, and to see its Product Image and the Indicators necessary to complete the step.

Current Step: 1 - From the Home screen, swipe up to view your apps.
Before getting started, check to make sure your microSD is installed. You can also connect other external storage options via USB.
  1. 1 - From the Home screen, swipe up to view your apps.
  2. 2 - Tap Settings
  3. 3 - Scroll to Accounts and backup.
  4. 4 - Tap Accounts and backup.
  5. 5 - Tap Smart Switch.
  6. 6 - Tap the SD card icon.
  7. 7 - Tap Restore.
  8. 8 - Select the content you'd like to restore.
  9. 9 - Tap Restore.
  10. 10 - You've completed the steps!

Product Image and Indicators - Image of the current step and indicators demonstrating the interactions necessary to complete the step.

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