Samsung Expands Smart Switch for Galaxy Z Fold8, Adding QR Transfers and eSIM Support
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Updated · Samsung Global Newsroom · Aug 24
Samsung Expands Smart Switch for Galaxy Z Fold8, Adding QR Transfers and eSIM Support
3 articles · Updated · Samsung Global Newsroom · Aug 24
Summary
One UI 9 lets Galaxy Z Fold8 users start iPhone-to-Galaxy transfers by scanning a QR code, removing the need to install Smart Switch on the old iOS device.
Smart Switch now carries over more iPhone data, including passwords, passkeys, call history, accessibility settings and eSIM information, alongside photos, messages, contacts and apps.
Quick Share was also upgraded for One UI 9 and 8.5 devices, adding AirDrop compatibility to ease file sharing between Galaxy and iOS users after setup.
The new transfer method requires Android 17 or later and iOS 26.6 or later, and is available outside mainland China.
Samsung is pitching the changes as a way to lower switching friction across smartphone ecosystems, with iOS sharing support initially limited to select flagships such as the Z Fold8, Z Flip8 and S26.