Back up and restore data on your Galaxy phone or tablet

If you've accidentally deleted a file on your Samsung Galaxy device, there's no need to worry. Your device offers several backup and restore options, enabling you to recover your files with ease. Whether using Samsung Cloud, a microSD card, Google's backup services, or a direct connection to a PC or Mac, you have various methods at your disposal. This guide will take you through each option, explaining how to back up and restore your content effectively.

Back up and restore screen in Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

Back up and restore data on your Galaxy phone or tablet

Backup options

Samsung Cloud: Provides an integrated cloud backup solution, allowing you to back up various data types, including call logs, messages, and settings. Note that some limitations apply, such as a 1GB file size limit and unavailability on certain carriers or in specific countries.
Manual backup: Access this option through Settings. Select your Samsung account and then tap Samsung Cloud. Choose the data you wish to back up and tap Back up now.
Automatic backup: Enable this feature to have your device backup data automatically once every 24 hours when connected to Wi-Fi and charging.
Google Drive: A versatile option that syncs your data across devices logged into the same Google account. Enable backup through Settings. Select Accounts and backup and then tap Google Drive.
MicroSD card: For a non-internet-based method, backing up to a microSD card is ideal. Use the My Files app to transfer data to the card.
Smart Switch: Use this Samsung application to back up and transfer content between Galaxy phones or from your phone to a PC or Mac for backup.
PC or Mac: Manually transfer files using a USB connection. For Mac users, the Android File Transfer app is required for transferring non-media files.

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Restoring your backup

Options to back up to or restore from the Samsung Cloud

Restoring your data is straightforward with each method providing simple steps to retrieve your backed-up content. For Samsung Cloud and Google Drive, navigate to the respective section in your device's settings and select the backup you wish to restore. For microSD card or PC/Mac backups, connect the storage medium to your device and manually transfer the files back.

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Managing your backups

Delete backups option from the Samsung Cloud

It's essential to regularly manage your backups, deleting old or unnecessary backups to free up space. Both Samsung Cloud and Google Drive offer options to delete backups directly from the settings menu of your device.

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