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Samsung Galaxy Cross-Device Copy/Paste Guide

ByHarold Hisona

Samsung’s cross-device copy and paste feature allows seamless text and image sharing between Samsung Galaxy devices. This guide covers various methods to enable and troubleshoot this feature for a smooth workflow.

1. Enable Samsung’s Cross-Device Copy and Paste

Samsung’s native cross-device copy/paste feature requires a Galaxy phone and tablet with One UI and Samsung Account synchronization.

  1. Open Settings: On both your Samsung Galaxy phone and tablet, go to “Settings.”
  2. Navigate to Connected Devices: Tap on “Connected Devices” or “Advanced Features,” depending on your One UI version.
  3. Enable Continue on Other Devices: Turn on “Continue on Other Devices” to allow content sharing.
  4. Sign in with the Same Samsung Account: Ensure both devices are logged into the same Samsung Account.
  5. Test Copy-Paste: Copy text or an image on one device, then paste it onto the other to check if the feature works.

2. Use Samsung Flow for Cross-Device Clipboard Sharing

Samsung Flow allows you to copy and paste text and images between your Samsung phone and Windows PC or tablet.

  1. Download Samsung Flow: Install the Samsung Flow app from the Galaxy Store or Microsoft Store on both devices.
  2. Pair Your Devices: Open Samsung Flow, select your PC or tablet, and follow the pairing instructions.
  3. Enable Clipboard Syncing: In Samsung Flow settings, ensure clipboard sharing is enabled.
  4. Copy and Paste Across Devices: Copy text on one device and paste it into any app on the connected device.

3. Use Microsoft’s SwiftKey Keyboard

Microsoft SwiftKey syncs the clipboard between your Samsung Galaxy phone and Windows PC.

  1. Install SwiftKey: Download and install the SwiftKey keyboard from the Google Play Store.
  2. Enable Clipboard Sync: Open SwiftKey settings, go to “Clipboard,” and turn on “Sync Clipboard History.”
  3. Sign in to Microsoft Account: Use the same Microsoft account on both your phone and Windows PC.
  4. Enable Clipboard Sync on Windows: On your PC, go to “Settings > System > Clipboard” and turn on “Sync across devices.”
  5. Copy and Paste: Copy text on one device and paste it onto the other using SwiftKey’s clipboard.

4. Use Microsoft Your Phone (Phone Link)

Microsoft’s Phone Link app allows cross-device clipboard sharing between a Samsung Galaxy phone and a Windows PC.

  1. Install Phone Link on PC: Download “Phone Link” (formerly Your Phone) from the Microsoft Store on your Windows PC.
  2. Install Link to Windows on Samsung: Open “Link to Windows” in Settings or download it from the Play Store if not preinstalled.
  3. Sign in with the Same Microsoft Account: Log in using the same Microsoft account on both devices.
  4. Enable Clipboard Sync: In the Phone Link app on your PC, go to “Settings” and enable “Cross-device copy and paste.”
  5. Test the Feature: Copy text on your Samsung phone and paste it into a document on your PC.

5. Use Google’s Nearby Share for Text and Images

Google’s Nearby Share allows quick sharing of copied text and images between Android devices.

  1. Enable Nearby Share: On both Samsung devices, go to “Settings > Google > Devices & Sharing > Nearby Share” and turn it on.
  2. Set Visibility: Ensure both devices are visible to each other under “Device Visibility.”
  3. Copy and Share Text: Copy the desired text, tap “Share,” select “Nearby Share,” and choose the receiving device.
  4. Accept the Transfer: Tap “Accept” on the receiving device to receive and paste the copied content.

6. Use Google Keep for Clipboard Sync

Google Keep can be used as a clipboard manager to sync copied content across devices.

  1. Download Google Keep: Install Google Keep from the Google Play Store on both devices.
  2. Sign in with the Same Google Account: Ensure both devices are using the same Google account.
  3. Create a New Note: Open Google Keep, create a new note, and paste the copied text or image.
  4. Access the Note on Another Device: Open Google Keep on the second device to copy and use the content.

7. Use Third-Party Clipboard Sync Apps

Apps like Clipt and Universal Clipboard offer additional options for syncing copied content across devices.

  1. Download a Clipboard Sync App: Install Clipt or another clipboard sync app from the Google Play Store.
  2. Set Up Account Syncing: Sign in with your Google account or another required service.
  3. Enable Cross-Device Clipboard Access: Allow necessary permissions to sync clipboard data.
  4. Copy and Paste Across Devices: Copy content on one device and retrieve it on the linked device via the clipboard manager.

8. Restart Devices and Reconnect Accounts

If copy-paste syncing is not working, restarting your devices and re-signing into accounts can help.

  1. Restart Both Devices: Power off and restart both devices to refresh system processes.
  2. Reconnect Samsung or Microsoft Accounts: Sign out and sign back into your Samsung or Microsoft account.
  3. Toggle Cross-Device Features Off and On: Disable and re-enable clipboard sync in the settings.
  4. Test Copy-Paste Again: Try copying and pasting between devices to see if the issue is resolved.

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