Does Samsung Have a SSD Cloning Software?
Samsung solid state drive (SSD) is popular among computer users due to its excellent performance. Along with it, Samsung offers a Samsung cloning software for data migration, called Samsung Data Migration Software (SDM).
The latest version of Samsung Data Migration is Windows 11 compatible, so you can use it to migrate operating system (OS) from HDD to Samsung SSD in Windows 11/10/8/7. Steps of using this software are easy:
- Connect your new Samsung SSD with a SATA-to-USB adapter or directly connect to the SATA port if available.
- After you successfully install Samsung Data Migration, you can select the source disk and target Samsung SSD.
- Then click Start to execute this HDD to Samsung SSD cloning.
Limitations of Samsung Data Migration Software
Samsung Data Migration software is specifically designed for Samsung SSD products, including 470 Series, 750 Series, 830 Series, 840 Series, 850 Series, 950 Series, 960 Series, 970 Series, 980 Series, etc. Thus, you CAN NOT clone HDD to other brands of SSD with Samsung migration software.
When you want to clone hard drive to other-branded SSDs, you may need an alternative SSD cloning software. Also, it still has other limitations.
▪ If the source hard drive has 2 or more partitions, only the 3 partitions (system C drive (including system reserved partition) and other two data partitions) will be transferred. ▪ If there is more than 1 disk installed on your computer, Samsung Data Migration software only clones the system disk, data disk not supported. ▪ You cannot use the computer while cloning because any open files cannot be cloned properly. ▪ Some users also find Samsung Data Migration won’t install on their computers, let alone the cloning operations. And you might get Samsung Data Migration cloning failed error or it cannot recognize your hard drive.
In these cases, you may want to find a better Samsung SSD cloner to help you upgrade your hard drive to SSD.
Best Cloning Software for Samsung SSD and Other SSDs
The hard drive cloning software - AOMEI Backupper Professional is a perfect alternative to Samsung Data Migration. It supports all brands of disks including Samsung SSDs. For example, you can use it as Samsung SSD 850 EVO clone software. Other SSD brands like SanDisk, WD, and PNY are also supported.
🌟 Unlike some Samsung SSD cloning software, AOMEI Backupper enables you to use the computer or edit any files on the source disk during cloning without worrying some files may not be copied correctly. 🌟 It supports cloning both system disks and data disks regardless of brands and partition styles. You can clone MBR to MBR/MBR to GPT or GPT to GPT/GPT to MBR. 🌟 It enables you to clone hard drive or SSD to another with a different size easily. 🌟 It provides more features to make a better experience of transferring data from hard drive to SSD, like SSD Alignment, and Sector by sector clone.
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Easiest hard drive clone software for Windows PC.
How to Clone HDD to Samsung SSD in Windows 11/10
Generally, your SSD is much smaller than your HDD. If you prefer to clone HDD to smaller Samsung SSD, please ensure the Samsung SSD could hold all the data from source disk.
With AOMEI Backupper, there is no need to resize partitions before the clone. When cloning to a smaller SSD, the program will automatically resize the partitions to fit on the target disk.
Tips for successful SSD cloning
To ensure a successful SSD cloning experience, consider the following tips:
- Before starting the cloning process, back up any critical data to an external storage device.
- Clean up your old drive by removing unnecessary files and applications to optimize the cloning process.
- Disconnect any external devices to prevent interference during cloning.
- Update your Samsung SSD clone software to the latest version for improved compatibility and performance.
- After cloning, optimize your new Samsung SSD by enabling TRIM and adjusting system settings for optimal performance.
Case 1: Migrate HDD to smaller SSD
Step 1. Install the Samsung SSD clone software AOMEI Backupper and launch it. Select “Disk Clone” under “Clone” tab.
Note: If you want to migrate OS only, you can use “System Clone”. The operation is largely the same.
Step 2. Select the source disk that you are going to clone (here is disk 0), and click "Next".
Step 3. Select the smaller Samsung SSD as destination disk (here is disk 2), then click “Next”.
Step 4. Tick “SSD Alignment” option to optimize Samsung SSD’s performance. Click “Start Clone” to clone HDD to Samsung SSD.
“Edit Partitions” is able to edit partition size and location as you wish. “Sector by sector clone” will clone all sectors on the source disk no matter they are used or not, even if they are blank or bad. If you check this option, it will cost much more time.
Step 5. When the progress is 100%, click “Finish”.
Case 2: Upgrade to larger SSD without leaving unallocated space
When cloning to a larger drive, some users may find out that the space on the cloned disk is the same as the source disk. The rest space is shown as unallocated space. With AOMEI Backupper, it is a different story. It allows you to edit partitions on the destination disk, so there will be no unallocated space on the cloned SSD.
The steps of cloning HDD to larger Samsung SSD are the same as the steps above. The only difference is adding Edit Partitions settings in Step 4:
Click Edit partitions in the Operation Summary screen, and you will see 4 options in the following window.
>> Copy without resizing partitions: All partitions will keep intact in size without any changes. While upgrading to larger disk, you’ll get unallocated space after cloning. While upgrading to smaller disk, the option is unavailable.
>> Add unused space to all partitions: You could tick this option to fully use the storage space on larger Samsung SSD, and it will automatically add the extra space to all existing partitions.
>> Manually adjust partition size: Adjust the partition size as you want to fully use the extra storage space.
>> Convert the destination disk from MBR/GPT to GPT/MBR: It helps to convert the partition style of the destination disk if it is different from the source disk, thus avoiding boot error caused by different boot modes.
FAQs about Samsung SSD Cloning Software
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Q1: Is Samsung SSD clone software free to use? A: Yes, Samsung Data Migration Software is typically available for free download from the official Samsung website. It is designed to specifically facilitate the cloning process for Samsung SSDs. If you want to perform some advanced cloning, or want to transfer OS & data to other brands of SSDs, you may need to turn to other professional cloning tools like AOMEI Backupper. |
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Q2: Can I clone a larger drive to a smaller Samsung SSD? A: Yes, Samsung SSD clone software allows you to clone a larger drive to a smaller Samsung SSD, as long as the data on the larger drive can fit within the capacity of the SSD. |
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Q3: Do I need to format the Samsung SSD before using the clone software? A: No, there is no need to format the Samsung SSD before using the clone software. The software will automatically format the destination drive during the cloning process, ensuring that it is ready for use immediately after the cloning is complete. |
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Q4: Can I continue using my old drive after cloning to a Samsung SSD? A: Yes, after successfully cloning your old drive to a Samsung SSD, you can choose to keep your old drive as a backup or repurpose it for other storage needs. It is recommended to safely disconnect or remove the old drive from your system to avoid any conflicts or confusion with the cloned SSD. However, you can wipe the old hard drive and keep connecting it for data storage. |
Verdict
Compared with Samsung Data Migration software, the best Samsung SSD cloning software - AOMEI Backupper is more reliable and easy to use. You could do the Samsung SSD cloning job with a few mouse clicks.
Besides, AOMEI Backupper is not only a Samsung cloning software but also a Windows backup and restore software. You can make use of the backup & restore features to fully protect your PC!
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