Samsung SSD Data Migration v.3.1

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Introduction

The Samsung Data Migration software is designed to help users quickly, easily, and safely migrate all of their data – including their current operating system, application software, and user data – from their existing storage device (e.g. HDD) to their new Samsung SSD.

Samsung Data Migration software is developed and distributed exclusively for owners of Samsung Solid State Drives (SSDs).

Precautions

1. When cloning the content of the source drive (e.g. HDD), all data on the Target Disk (Samsung SSD) will be deleted and is impossible to recover. Therefore, if you have stored any data that you would like to keep on the Target Disk, please back it up in advance. ? This software is not a data backup solution.
2. Samsung Electronics assumes no responsibility for any loss of data that may occur on the Target Disk in the course of using this software and will not be held liable for data recovery services. Even if the migration process fails, data contained on the Source Disk is not affected.
3. Before cloning the Source Disk to the Target Disk (Samsung NVMe SSD) using this software, make sure that you install the Samsung NVMe Driver first.

Improvements

1. Support for new models
2. Improvements to the cloning compatibility

System Requirements

Limitations

1. This software only supports the Windows operating systems listed in the User Manual.
2. This software only supports the Samsung SSDs listed in the User Manual. OEM storage devices provided through a computer manufacturer or supplied through another channel are not supported.
3. This software will run only if the operating system is installed on the Source Disk. It will not function on disks that lack an operating system installation.
4. On systems with two (2) drives or more (e.g. “C:”, “D:”, and “E:” drives) with the operating system installed on the “C:” drive, only the first two drives will be cloned. The “System” partition that is created during Windows installation is automatically replicated.
5. The OEM Recovery partition created by the computer manufacturer as a factory setting will not be cloned. However, it will be automatically cloned if the manufacturer is Samsung and SRS (Samsung Recovery Solution) 5, SRS 6, or SRS 7 is installed. (Versions lower than SRS 5 are not supported.)
6. A difference of a few GB of data capacity between the Source and Target Disks is normal after cloning. The software does not copy the files Windows automatically generates to manage virtual memory (page files and hibernation files).
7. This software cannot clone encrypted disks. In order to clone an encrypted disk, you must first remove the password from the disk.
8. If the mainboard chipset drivers are not up to date when cloning, this software may not function properly.
9. If there are multiple operating systems installed on the PC (e.g. Windows 7 is installed on the C drive and Windows 8 is installed on the D drive), the cloned disk may not function properly.
10. If the Source Disk is damaged (e.g. the disk has bad sectors), the cloned disk may not function properly.
11. When attempting to clone a disk using this software, it is recommended that you close all other programs and free up sufficient memory before cloning.
12. If you have instant PC recovery software installed on your system, this software may not function properly.
13. If a Source Disk is converted into a dynamic disk, the software may not function properly.
14. The files in the user's Library folder are listed by default on the screen for selecting files to exclude during cloning.
15. To exclude files that are not in the Library folder, you can search for them by scanning folders. Program Files, Windows files, and Recycle Bin files are not scanned.
16. Please note if you use a Samsung NVMe SSD as the Target Disk without installing the Samsung NVMe Driver, this software may not function properly.

User Guide

1. (Normal Mode) If the Source Disk is smaller than the Target Disk

STEP 1. Start migration

The Samsung Data Migration software's initial screen is displayed, indicating its capability to migrate your OS and data from an existing storage device to a new Samsung SSD. The main action button is 'Start'.

STEP 2. Connect Target Disk

Ensure your Samsung SSD is connected to your computer. The software will display the status of the connected Target Disk. Note: You may need a separate M.2 PCIe/USB converter (connector) to connect an NVMe SSD.

STEP 3. Start cloning

Proceed to the next step to analyze the disks and begin the cloning process.

STEP 4. Cloning in progress

The software is actively cloning data from the Source Disk to the Target Disk. Monitor the progress. Warning: Never disconnect the disk while cloning is in progress. Files that are open cannot be cloned. Please close all files before cloning.

STEP 5. Cloning complete

The data migration is successfully completed. The software confirms that the data has been cloned to your Samsung SSD. Note: The size of the data on the Source Disk and the Target Disk may differ by a few gigabytes. This is normal. Samsung Data Migration does not clone virtual memory files (page files and hibernation files), which Windows creates automatically and are unnecessary when cloning a drive.

2. (Advanced Cloning) If the Source Disk is bigger than the Target Disk

STEP 1. Start migration

This step initiates the migration process, similar to Normal Mode.

STEP 2. Connect Target Disk

Ensure your Samsung SSD is connected. The software will display the status of the connected Target Disk. Note: You may need a separate M.2 PCIe/USB converter (connector) to connect an NVMe SSD.

STEP 3. On the Disk Analysis and Cloning Settings screen, click [Next>>]

Review settings and proceed to the next stage.

STEP 4. On the Disk Analysis Summary screen, click [Next>>]

This screen summarizes the analysis. If the Target Disk is not large enough, you will be prompted to use the "Custom Cloning" feature to exclude files. Warning: The excluded media files on the Source Disk will be deleted when cloning starts. Please be sure to back them up to another storage medium if you wish you keep them.

STEP 5. Scan for files in the Library folder to exclude from cloning

This step allows users to select specific files or folders to exclude from the cloning process to manage disk space. Note: You can add additional folders to analyze in Folder Settings.

STEP 6. If the list of files to be excluded is displayed, go to Step 10, If the list of files to be excluded is not displayed, go to Step 7

This is a conditional step based on whether the software automatically identifies files for exclusion.

STEP 7. Click Browse button

This action allows the user to manually select folders for scanning to identify files for exclusion.

STEP 8. Set a new folder to scan for files to exclude from cloning

Users can choose to scan selected folders or all folders on the disk. Instruction: Select “Scan selected folders” or “Scan all folders" and click [Search]. Folder designation for scanning: Scan selected folders: Scan only the selected folders. Scan all folders: Scan all files on the disk.

STEP 9. Scan for files to exclude from cloning in the newly set path

The software scans the specified folders for files that can be excluded.

STEP 10. Select files to exclude from cloning

Users can now select specific files from the scanned list to exclude from the cloning process. The status updates to "Ready to clone to the Target Disk" as sufficient files are excluded. Instruction: Continue selecting files to exclude until the text below the Browse button changes to "Ready to clone to the Target Disk”.

Cloning Options

STEP 13. Cloning everything except the selected files

Select this option to clone all data from the Source Disk to the Target Disk, excluding the files previously selected for exclusion. Instruction: Select the [Clone everything except the selected file(s)] option and then click the [Next>>] button.

STEP 14. Clone after deleting the selected files

Select this option to delete the files marked for exclusion from the Source Disk and then clone the remaining data. Instruction: Select the [Delete the selected file(s) and continue cloning] option and then click the [Next>>] button.

STEP 15. Cloning after saving the selected files on another storage device

Choose this option to save the excluded files to a different storage device before cloning the rest of the data. Instruction: Select the [Save the selected file(s) to another storage device and continue cloning] option. Select the storage device where you want to save the selected file(s). Click the [Next>>] button.

Final Cloning Steps

STEP 16. Start cloning

Review the total size of files to be cloned before initiating the process.

STEP 17. Cloning in progress

The cloning process is underway. Monitor the progress bar and estimated time remaining. Warning: Never disconnect the disk while cloning is in progress. Files that are open cannot be cloned. Please close all files before cloning.

STEP 18. Cloning complete

The data migration is successfully completed. The software confirms that the data has been cloned to your Samsung SSD. Note: The size of the data on the Source Disk and the Target Disk may differ by a few gigabytes. This is normal. Samsung Data Migration does not clone virtual memory files (page files and hibernation files), which Windows creates automatically and are unnecessary when cloning a drive.