topic Re: Setup S21 in Tips & Tricks

Setup S21

MontyBear — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:01:27 GMT

Hello, I just bought a S21. It was flat so I am charging it before I try to setup.

Do I need a Google account? I have never had one before. Don't want one if not absolutely required.

I assume I can get Apps from the Galaxy Store so I just setup a Samsung Account and a Galaxy Store Account.

Also, how do I transfer contacts, notes and pics from an iPhone? The Samsung cable does not fit into my iPhone.

Thanks,

Monty

Re: Setup S21

Manue12 — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 01:36:45 GMT

You can use Samsung smart switch to transfer data between iPhone and Samsung. Install the app on both the devices

Re: Setup S21

Rara22 — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 06:38:15 GMT

Smart Switch is definitely the easiest way

Re: Setup S21

MontyBear — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 03:56:09 GMT

Thanks for the suggestions but my iPhone is chock full, cannot install any other Apps or system files. That is partly why I bought a new phone, also to get away from the "control freak" world of Apple. I have found a cable online which will connect both phones so hope that works otherwise will just re enter my contacts manually as I have them saved in a spreadsheet.

Monty

Re: Setup S21

MontyBear — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:22:18 GMT

Do I really need a Google Account?

Re: Setup S21

SamsungLaura — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 06:02:48 GMT

Hi @MontyBear, you can skip adding a Google Account for the setup of your device, however you will need one to access the Google Play Store. Alternatively, you could use the Galaxy Store.

Below is a guide on how to Smart Switch your iOS data into your new Galaxy device:

https://www.samsung.com/au/apps/smartswitch/getstarted/iOS/cable-transfer/

Re: Setup S21

MontyBear — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 23:21:16 GMT

Thanks SamsungLaura, I eventually had to signup for a google account. Now I have a gmail email which I cant even remember what it is let alone what password I made up for it.

I do not have a transfer cable yet si i have been manually adding my contacts from a spreadsheet. Have added about 150 of 200 so far. It is a good way to sift out those that I do not want.

Now to find where docs go, somewhere there is a Downloads folder apparently. Have to find it.

Monty

Re: Setup S21

MontyBear — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 23:48:03 GMT

Can't find Documents folder. Is there a search function on S21?

I downloaded my vaccination certificate, the phone said it went into my Downloads folder but I can't find it.

What if I was at the Airport or some other place where I had to show my vax certificate?

Monty

Re: Setup S21

SamsungLaura — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 01:07:26 GMT

Hi @MontyBear, the downloads folder is inside the 'My Files' app.

Re: Setup S21

SamsungLaura — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 01:21:37 GMT

Hi @MontyBear, thanks for the update. I highly recommend noting down your Google account as it may be useful for the future.

To check your account:

Settings > Accounts and backup > Accounts > Check which Gmail is listed on your device.

As for the password, it would be best to reset it and note down the password somewhere. The reason I suggest this is that, if you make in-app purchases, Playstore purchases, or game progress, this will be linked to your Google account.