Samsung Flow for Android

Overview and purpose

Samsung Flow is a free app from Samsung Electronics designed to bridge your phone, tablet, and PC so they work together more naturally. It creates a secure link between compatible Android and desktop devices, letting you move content and activities across screens without repeated switching. To ensure the best experience, keep your device software and related apps up to date.

Key capabilities

• Mirror your smartphone display on a compatible tablet or computer using the Smart View feature for presentations or extended workflows.
• Share files, clipboard data, and active tasks between devices so you can pick up where you left off.
• Turn on your phone’s mobile hotspot remotely from the connected device to keep a laptop or tablet online.
• Sync phone notifications to the paired device and respond to messages directly on that screen.
• Instant synchronization across devices reduces delays and makes multitasking more fluid.
• The app is available free of charge and supports the latest supported versions of device software and companion apps.

Security and authentication

Samsung Flow integrates with Samsung Pass so registered biometric credentials (fingerprint or iris) can unlock or sign into services on supported devices. Note that biometric unlock via Samsung Pass is no longer available for PCs due to recent changes in Windows policy; that capability remains for mobile devices that support Samsung Pass. The solution relies on device-level protections and user consent for access to sensitive features.

Permissions, compatibility, and requirements

• You will need to grant permissions such as location and storage access, and allow mobile data usage, for the app to perform its default functions.
• Compatible hardware typically includes Galaxy phones and tablets and desktops that support Samsung Flow; functionality can vary by model and OS version.
• Keep the operating systems and associated apps current to maintain compatibility and access to new features.

How it streamlines everyday work

If you frequently switch among a smartphone, tablet, and computer, Samsung Flow reduces friction by consolidating notifications, screen-sharing, and file transfers into a single, connected experience. For users in business or productivity roles, this can mean fewer interruptions and faster transitions between tasks.