Update:
I read the Google article but it left me in the same position. Then I was sent a YouTube video that again had me stuck at the connection. After trying all 3 of the micro to USB to type C connectors I threw those out the window ( OK not really but I was tempted.) and went back to the video where it had chosen "wireless" data transfer. The LG phone prompted me to check the wifi connection so I double checked that both phones were on the same wifi band (5G).
I played around with all of the connection settings on the LG phone enabling everything (that could share) except miracast I then went thru the A11 and did the same enabling every setting that allowed sharing. I turned both phones off and back on. Launched smartswitch on the LG and tapped the notification on the A11 to finish setting up the phone where it launched smartswitch and chose wireless data transfer.
The LG prompted the wifi connection again and this time when I pressed connect after about 10 seconds the A11 gave me a prompt! I tapped it so fast I don't even remember what the prompt was?!! Some permission I'm sure as seconds later the data transfer began and was done about 3 minutes later. There were a couple of permission prompts from the LG on whether to share contacts etc...but it was quick and easy by that point. A couple of notes:
- The A11 is compatible with smartswitch despite all kinds literature saying otherwise. It comes "pre-installed" but it's not under apps in the phone it launches during the set up process.
- Since the A11 is "almost new" and was reset but not factory reset and I skipped most of the set up to check out the phone first. Trying to install smartswitch came up with the message that the A11 was not compatible both in the playstore and from the internet/Samsung.ca.
Of course what initiated the purchase of the A11 is the notice that whatever telus system change that is occurring next June that will affect texting in many older phones is a shame that many functional and when it comes to the LG G series flagship phones that work great despite their age and lack of updates will be tossed away or in a drawer.....telus still hasn't implemented VoLTE calling for pm (that most LG phones support except the G4) but will force the purchase of new phones so texting is unaffected. It's time for telus/pm to allow VoLTE calling for all of its customers rather than pussyfoot around the matter saying it takes time....we gave waited long enough!!
