Error: Samsung Data Migration Not Working [Fixed]

“I ‘m trying to use the Data Migration software to clone my old OS drive(SSD EVO 860 250gb) to a new 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2  1tb…..I downloaded the Samsung data migration software. Very simple process, did exactly as it instructed. It shut the system down on it’s own. When I rebooted I went into Bios as I’ve been told, in order to reassign the boot drive. Went to restart……and it doesn’t work!

Likely, you may want to migrate your operating system, crucial data on old hard disk to a new Samsung SSD while keeping the original layout and instant data. Professional cloning software like Samsung Data Migration is quite a good choice. However, during the cloning process, you may encounter errors like Samsung Data Migration not working, refusing to start or stuck at a certain process. Don’t be in a hurry,  let’s find out some possible stimulates and corresponding solutions as below.

Data Migration Samsung Not Working? Fix It in 6 Ways

Samsung Data Migration is a software developed by Samsung for transferring data. Its main function is to migrate data from an old hard drive to a new Samsung SSD. To get a quicker system boot time and better reading and writing speed, users may try to replace old HDD with new SSDs. Hence, SDM can really help. However, a lot of users report error issue like ‘Samsung Data Migration not working’. Actually diverse situations may cause such problem：

Case 1. Incompatible SSDs with SDM

Unluckily, not all Samsung SSDs work with SDM. According to the User Manual of SDM, it only supports Samsung SSD 970/ 960 PRO/EVO, 950 PRO, 860 PRO/EVO, 850 (PRO/EVO), 840 (PRO/EVO), 830, 750 EVO, 470 Series. If you are trying to connect other series of Samsung SSD as the destination disk, the operation fails.

Case 2. Transferring huge files or partitions to the Samsung SSD

It could be the most common reason for Samsung Migration software not working. When you face error like Samsung Data Migration stops at 99, check to see whether the selected volume or disk has any huge files. If so, try transferring it to another location first, then restoring it to the Samsung SSD after cloning.

Case 3. SATA port or SATA-to-USB cable improper connection

Samsung data migration not starting? Maybe the loose connection is the cause. Try to connect the target drive to your computer with another different SATA port or SATA-to-USB cable to check if the problem persists.

Case 4. Too much data for the target SSD

The ideal data amount of the original to be transferred to  the target hard disk should be 75% occupation. That’s to say, you’d better to transfer 75 GB data from the source to a 100 GB SSD to make it runs normal.

Case 5. SDM is blocked by antivirus software

Temporarily disable the antivirus software on your computer since some security software detect and interfere the accurate operation of your SMD.

Case 6. Hard drive failure

This is the last resort to solve the error issue. Simply run Command Prompt as administrator and execute the command: CHKDSK D: /f (*replace D with the drive letter your want to clone).

Bonus Tip: How to Transfer Data to Your New Android Phone Effortlessly

Samsung Data Migration is designed for PC users, so this tool is not for Android users. There are enormous urgent to move data like photos, audios, musics, and etc to Android mobile device. To save your efforts and energy, one comprehensive and powerful Android master you should not miss: DroidKit which support all Android Devices with Android version 5 and above. What you can do with DroidKit:

• Supporting various types of files: Some media data like Music, Audios, Videos, Ringtones, your personal information like Contacts, Messages, Call Log, Calendar, Document, APK Files, Zipped Files, Apps, and photos as well.
• Highly flexibility: You are allowed to transfer data from Android/iOS/PC to Android devices.
• User-friendly: Only 1-click to transfer data from Android to Mac/PC and vise versa.

Now here is the stepwise guide to transfer data, for example, from your computer to Android.

Step 1. Before you start, please download DroidKit on your computer and connect your new Android device to the computer via USB cable.

Step 2. Then launch DroidKit on your computer and choose Data Manager > Device Manager.

Step 3. When DroidKit recognizes your device, click on the Add Content option.

Step 4. A browse screen will be opened. For example you can choose the photos to transfer as below, and click Start.

Step 5. Then wait for a while until the transfer process finished. You have transfer data from your computer to Android device successfully!

FAQs on Samsung Data Migration not working

Q1: Why is Samsung Data Migration freezing during the cloning process?

A: This could be due to various reasons such as insufficient system resources, conflicting software, or a problematic SSD connection. Try closing unnecessary applications and restarting the cloning process.

Q2: I receive an error message “Failed to create volume snapshot” during cloning. How do I fix this?

A: This error often indicates issues with Windows Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS). Ensure VSS is enabled and running properly. Restarting your computer and trying the cloning process again might resolve this issue.

Q3: Samsung Data Migration says it cannot clone because of bad sectors on my source drive. What now?

A: Bad sectors on your current drive can hinder the cloning process. You might need to run disk repair tools (such as CHKDSK on Windows) to fix these issues before attempting to clone again.

Q4: The cloning process completed but my Samsung SSD is not bootable. What should I do?

A: Ensure that the cloned SSD is set as the primary boot device in your BIOS/UEFI settings. Sometimes, a system restart after cloning can help finalize the boot process.

Q5: Can I use Samsung Data Migration to clone non-Samsung SSDs or HDDs?

A: No, Samsung Data Migration is specifically designed for Samsung SSDs. For other brands, you’ll need to use software provided by the respective manufacturer or third-party cloning tools.

 Sum It Up

No matter the connection problem, outdated system issue or other, Samsung Data Migration not working is quite nervous issue. Hoping you can troubleshoot the issue via the above 6 ways.

Additionally, if you want to migrate files from your computer to your Android device, or iOS/Android device to Android, try DroidKit! This is a powerful Android data management toolkit. Apart from data migration, it can help you unlock screen passwords, recover or extract your device data and so on. Now try it by yourself!