but there are 5 Samsung Galaxy S26 changes that could make me switch phones With that said, let's begin with the best overall starting point to keep your phone safe from any damage: buying a case.

While connecting your Galaxy ... to a new phone is a good idea. We prefer using the Galaxy Wearable app for this step, and here’s how to do it. If you don’t have Samsung Smart Switch installed ...

Alternatively, connect an external storage ... only restore Smart Switch backups to a Samsung phone, so it’s only a good solution if you plan on staying loyal to the Galaxy ecosystem.