Help Transfer apps from Samsung Galaxy s3 to a Galaxy s5

[PDaddy2004]

I own a Galaxy s3 right now. However, I am up grading to a Galaxy s5. Is there a way to transfer an App, that is not on play store anymore, from the s3 to the s5?

 

[Madbat]

Get a good file explorer like es file explorer. Then navigate folders to data>app and look for the app in the list. Long press it until options pop up. Tap copy, then navigate to a folder on your ext SD card and tap paste. Now the apk (application package) is saved to your card. Put that card in new phone and get file explorer and navigate to where you stored it and tap it. It should give you the option to install it.
This won't save the data for the app so if it's a game, progress will be lost. To save data you need to be rooted and get a backup app like titanium or similar.

Edit: Actually es file explorer has options to backup apps come to think of it. So it will probably be easier than my instructions.

 

[wetbiker7]

Titanium Backup is what I use. I'll make a backup and copy the folder's contents to the Titanium folder on the new device.

I've done it several times with no issues. Just make sure you're careful which apps you choose when you are doing the batch restore. :thumbup:

 

[PDaddy2004]

Get a good file explorer like es file explorer. Then navigate folders to data>app and look for the app in the list. Long press it until options pop up. Tap copy, then navigate to a folder on your ext SD card and tap paste. Now the apk (application package) is saved to your card. Put that card in new phone and get file explorer and navigate to where you stored it and tap it. It should give you the option to install it.
This won't save the data for the app so if it's a game, progress will be lost. To save data you need to be rooted and get a backup app like titanium or similar.

Edit: Actually es file explorer has options to backup apps come to think of it. So it will probably be easier than my instructions.

It saves the backup onto the SDcard but I can not save or move anything to the ext SD card

 

[PDaddy2004]

Titanium Backup is what I use. I'll make a backup and copy the folder's contents to the Titanium folder on the new device.

I've done it several times with no issues. Just make sure you're careful which apps you choose when you are doing the batch restore. :thumbup:

How do you root your phone?

 

[Madbat]

It saves the backup onto the SDcard but I can not save or move anything to the ext SD card

You should be able to move it to ext sdcard. You can always transfer it to your computer and move it to the new phone. I've never had a problem saving to ext SD card.

Rooting is different for every phone. Also depends on carrier. Best to do a LOT of reading before attempting root.

 

[hatredg0d]

How do you root your phone?

By going to the all things root section for your device/carrier. There should be guides sticked at the top of the section. Read and make sure you know what you should be flashing and the exact steps.

Here is a list of Different root sections of this forum for the S3

1. Sprint/Cricket
2. AT&T
3. Boost mobile
4. Cricket
5. International
6. MetroPC/CDMA
7. MetroPCS/GSM
8. T-Mobile
9. US Celluar
10. Verizon
11. Virgin Mobile
12. S3 4G LTE International

 

[wetbiker7]

You should be able to move it to ext sdcard. You can always transfer it to your computer and move it to the new phone. I've never had a problem saving to ext SD card.

Rooting is different for every phone. Also depends on carrier. Best to do a LOT of reading before attempting root.

There are several ways to root your phone. Personally, I flashed a custom rooted ROM after I had flashed Philz recovery. Philz also has a root option built-in if you decide to stay with stock. There are also a few other methods. I recommend reading your options. If you are going to go ahead and flash a custom rooted ROM then there is no sense in rooting your phone manually. Just let the ROM do it. :thumbup:

 

[androidlover9]

I own a Galaxy s3 right now. However, I am up grading to a Galaxy s5. Is there a way to transfer an App, that is not on play store anymore, from the s3 to the s5?

Samsung Smart Switch Mobile? It's on the Galaxy Apps store and requires that you have the app installed on both devices.