‎After cloning data to a new hard drive, will application data such as Samsung Notes and Samsung Pass be retained?

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I want to clone the data from my Galaxy Book 3 to a new hard drive. Will the data in Samsung Notes and Samsung Pass be retained after cloning?

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05-12-2026 02:25 PM

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Hey ceciliazhu! Thanks for visiting the Community. Fear not, we will do our best to get your data to switch over.

Samsung Pass is designed to sync across devices under the same Samsung account. When you run Smart Switch during setup, it will copy your Samsung Pass data to the new device automatically

Make sure both devices are signed in with the same Samsung account.

For important apps (e.g., banking), it’s best to download them manually after Smart Switch to avoid sync issues

You can transfer Samsung Notes using Samsung Cloud, Smart Switch, or by manually exporting notes as files.

1. Using Samsung Cloud
Samsung Cloud allows seamless backup and restoration of your notes across Samsung devices:

On your old Samsung device, go to Settings > Accounts and Backup > Samsung Cloud and sign in with your Samsung account.

Ensure Notes is toggled on for backup.

On your new Samsung device, log into the same Samsung account during setup.

Go to Settings > Accounts and Backup > Samsung Cloud and select Restore to retrieve your notes

2. Using Samsung Smart Switch
Smart Switch enables direct transfer of notes and other data between devices:

Install Smart Switch on both devices if not pre-installed.

Connect the devices via USB cable or choose the wireless option.

On the old device, select Send Data and choose Wireless or Cable.

On the new device, select Receive Data and follow the prompts.

Select Notes along with any other data you want to transfer and tap Transfer.

Wait for the process to complete; your notes will appear on the new device

3. Manual Export
For offline transfer or non-Samsung devices:

Open the Samsung Notes app on your old device.

Select the notes you want to transfer, tap the three-dot menu, and choose Share.

Export as PDF or Text File and send via email, Google Drive, USB, or Bluetooth.

On the new device, access the exported files to view your notes

Additional Steps

Ensure both devices are fully charged before starting a transfer.

Keep your Samsung account credentials handy for cloud-based methods.

For large data transfers, a USB cable connection is generally faster and more reliable than wireless.

If transferring to a non-Samsung device, exporting notes as PDF or text files is the most compatible method

By following these methods, you can securely and efficiently transfer all your Samsung Notes and maintain continuity across devices. Please let me know if this helps.

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After cloning data to a new hard drive, will application data such as Samsung Notes and Samsung Pass be retained?

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