Switching Phones? Transfer Data from Samsung to OnePlus Seamlessly In 5 Ways

Are you swtiching from Samsung to OnePlus? Do you know how to transfer data from Samsung to OnePlus? Read this article and find the best way to switch to OnePlus.
Axel Nash
Axel Nash Originally published Sep 28, 24, updated Nov 28, 24

If you have been holding out on upgrading your ageing Samsung cellphone and eyeing a OnePlus device, now is the time – OnePlus 13 is just round the corner! Each time you think of upgrading, though, there is anxiety about data transfer. How to transfer data from Samsung to OnePlus? Is OnePlus Switch app a good way to perform Samsung to OnePlus transfer? Phones hold precious data, and your anxiety is understandable. We are here to help you out, giving you 5 ways to perform Samsung to OnePlus data transfer easily and reliably. Read on!

Let’s get right into it! We have below 5 different ways you transfer data from Samsung to OnePlus, and each comes with its own pros and cons, that we have highlighted for you.

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MobileTrans App for Samsung to OnePlus Data Transfer – The Best Way!

Time is precious, and, therefore, we start with the best way to transfer data from Samsung to OnePlus devices – Wondershare MobileTrans app!

As the name might clue you in, this is an app designed solely for making data transfers between phones easy. It is the best way to switch phones and copy all your data from one brand phone to another. Best of all, you do not need a PC for this! Here’s how to use the app to quickly copy data from Samsung to OnePlus.

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  • • Transfer 18+ types of phone data between devices.
  • • Transfer contacts, messages, photos,videos, and more!
  • • No Cellular data usage & No cable is required.
  • • Simple process takes just a few minutes to complete.

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Steps to Follow

Step 1: Download and install MobileTrans app on both devices from the Google Play Store. Then, launch the apps on both devices and choose New Phone on the new device and Old Phone on the old device.

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Step 2: Select Android on both devices.

selecting the operating system

Step 3: Select the data you want to transfer from Samsung to OnePlus phone and click Send.

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When you tap Send, you will get a QR code on the old device. Scan the code from the new device and the data transfer will begin.

That’s it! All chosen data will be transferred to the new device, and you can click Done.

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Pros
  • easy to use user interface.
  • no computer required.
  • quick and hassle-free phone transfer for most kinds of data.
Cons
  • limited trial functionality.

Transfer Data from Samsung to OnePlus Using OnePlus Switch App

Each device manufacturer naturally tries making it easy for users to hop on to their ecosystem as seamlessly as possible, and, of course, OnePlus has an app for that! OnePlus Switch (also called Clone Phone) is the OnePlus way to copy data from Samsung to OnePlus. Here is how it works.

Step 1: Download and install OnePlus Switch app on both Samsung and OnePlus phones and launch them. Choose Samsung as old phone and OnePlus as new phone.

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Step 2: After making the connection, you can choose what to transfer from Samsung to OnePlus.

choose data to transfer to oneplus

Step 3: Click Start and let the data transfer!

Pros
  • easy to use.
  • relatively smooth transfer of data.
  • OnePlus-supported app.
Cons
  • you need to check if your Samsung device is supported for transfer.

How to Transfer Data from Samsung to OnePlus Using MobileTrans

Did you know that MobileTrans is also available as a desktop software? So, in case you prefer using your desktop for Samsung to OnePlus transfer, you can do so easily using Wondershare MobileTrans – Phone Transfer.

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Step 1: Download and launch MobileTrans on your computer. Select Phone Transfer.

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Step 2: Click Phone to Phone and attach both phones with their respective cables to the computer. You will see the devices. The device on the left is your old device and on the right is your new device. Use the Flip button if they are not showing appropriately.

selecting data to transfer

Step 3: Select all data you want to transfer and click Start to start the process. Once the process is finished, you will get the following screen.

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Pros
  • best way to transfer data from any phone to any phone.
  • native apps for both Windows and macOS.
  • fast, stable, easy to use and understand.
Cons
  • limited trial functionality.

Samsung to OnePlus Data Transfer with Cloud Services

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Each Android device must associate with a Google Account, and that enables syncing all data to the Google Drive by default. Some of this is not exactly transparent, so here is what you can expect.

What Is Synced

Through services like Play Store, Google Drive and Google Photos, most of your data on your device is already going to be synced with your Google Account. This data includes:

  • Contacts
  • App data (apps you installed)
  • Photos, videos and other media through Google Photos
  • Google Notes
  • Google Calendar

What Is Not Synced

Some data you will need to manually backup, most notably, WhatsApp and your SMS messages in the Messages app. WhatsApp chats must be backed up through WhatsApp app settings itself, and if you want to migrate and transfer your SMS messages to the new device, you need to use other apps such as MobileTrans.

Further to that, any data that is not in a Google app, such as data in Samsung Calendar, Samsung Notes, Samsung Gallery, etc. is not going to be synced to Google Account. You may have to manually get it synced with your Google Account, if the option even exists.

Steps to Follow

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An advantage of using default Google apps is that all your data is automatically synced to the cloud, and automatically downloaded to the new device when you sign in into it for the first time. There are no steps to follow if all your data resides in Google’s default apps. All you need to do is sign in to your Google Account on your new device.

Pros
  • easy to operate
Cons
  • time-consuming to properly sync data to Google Account when using Samsung apps

Samsung to OnePlus Transfer with Bluetooth

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Transferring data from Samsung to OnePlus is excruciatingly slow and time-consuming if you try to do so via Bluetooth. Furthermore, there is only so much data you can transfer from Samsung to OnePlus using Bluetooth.

Transferring large amounts of data as required when migrating from Samsung to OnePlus using Bluetooth is more or less a meaningless enterprise in modern times. There are far better methods available, as listed above.

Pros
  • works best for single-file transfers such as the odd photo or contact.
  • works well for small-size data files such as contacts.
Cons
  • does not work well for modern use where large data files are the norm.
  • does not work to transfer data such as app data, or your notes/ calendar items, etc.

Conclusion

While every manufacturer makes an app to help users transition from other ecosystems into theirs, a lot of important data does not get transferred still, such as WhatsApp chats. However, when you use Wondershare MobileTrans, you can be sure that all your data is seamlessly transferred from Samsung to OnePlus in one click – and that is the magic and ease of MobileTrans! Download now and experience it today!

FAQ

  • Can I use Samsung Smart Switch on OnePlus for Samsung to OnePlus transfer?
    No, Samsung Smart Switch can be used on OnePlus only to copy data from OnePlus to a Samsung device, not the other way around.
  • Does OnePlus Switch transfer everything from Samsung to OnePlus devices?
    No, OnePlus Switch does not transfer data from apps such as WhatsApp.
  • Which app to use for complete data transfer from Samsung to OnePlus?
    You can use Wondershare MobileTrans to seamlessly transfer all your important data from Samsung to OnePlus devices.
Axel Nash
Axel Nash Nov 28, 24
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