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Smart Switch

Smart Switch works in Syria, as of .

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Samsung's transfer tool for moving contacts, photos, apps and settings from an old phone to a new Galaxy device.

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This service is available from Syria — voting is closed.

What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

A tester in Syria reported downloading the Smart Switch app and using it normally. No screenshot was provided.

Landing pageWorks

Samsung's Smart Switch page opened normally from Syria in a desktop browser, showing the app's full description.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer wrote to Samsung's MENA privacy team asking it to activate Samsung Wallet and Samsung Pay for users in Syria, citing the lifted sanctions.

Smart Switch is open in Syria!

Great news—Smart Switch has made their service available to users in Syria. This is exactly what we're working toward. Help us celebrate companies that do the right thing and encourage others to follow their lead.

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Help others follow: When advocating with other companies, mention that Smart Switch is already serving Syria. Real examples make the strongest case.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Smart Switch is available in Syria: its core use and every other part we track work.

Check the timeline on this page for the full history of Smart Switch's availability in Syria, including when access was restored.