Backing up the data on your Samsung Galaxy S9 or S9 Plus is important to prevent losing your files if anything happens to your phone. There are several methods you can use to back up your S9/S9+ data.
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Use Samsung Cloud
Samsung Cloud provides 15GB of free storage to back up your data. Here’s how to use it:
- Open Settings and go to Accounts and backup > Samsung Cloud
- Tap Back up data and select what you want to back up (Contacts, Calendar, etc.)
- Tap Back up to start the backup process
- Once completed, you’ll see the data in your Samsung Cloud storage
Pros:
- Simple to set up
- Integrated with Samsung Account
- Can restore data to a new Samsung device
Cons:
- Limited free storage
Use Smart Switch
Smart Switch allows you to back up to external storage or another device.
Back Up to External Storage
- Open Settings and go to Accounts and backup > Smart Switch
- Tap External storage transfer
- Tap Back up to select data and start backup
- Backup will be saved to the SD card or USB storage
Pros:
- Backs up nearly all data on your device
- Doesn’t use internet data
Cons:
- Need external storage device
Back Up to Another Device
- On the new device, open Smart Switch and tap Receive data
- On your S9/S9+, open Smart Switch and tap Send data
- Select what data to transfer and tap Send
- Data will transfer wirelessly
Pros:
- Wireless transfer
- Transfers almost all data
Cons:
- Need another device
- Both devices must have Smart Switch
Use Google Account Backup
Syncing with your Google Account can back up contacts, apps, and settings.
- Open Settings and go to Accounts and backup > Backup and restore
- In the Google Account section, tap Back up my data
- Tap Back up now to start backup
Pros:
- Simple backup for basic data
- Restores data if you log in to Google on new device
Cons:
- Doesn’t backup media files or documents
Manually Transfer Files
You can manually transfer files from your S9/S9+ to a computer or external storage via USB cable.
- Connect your phone to a computer or external storage with a USB cable
- Open the phone’s storage on the computer/storage device
- Copy files like photos, videos, and documents to backup
- Disconnect USB when finished
Pros:
- Allows backup of any file type
- Stores data externally in case phone is damaged
Cons:
- Time consuming
- Need USB cable and external storage
Use Backup Apps
Apps like Samsung Smart Switch offer advanced backup options and make it easy to transfer data to a new device.
With multiple backup methods available, there’s no reason you should lose the data on your Galaxy S9 or S9 Plus. Back up regularly to ensure your files are protected.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I restore my S9/S9+ data from backup?
- Samsung Cloud: Open cloud, select restore data
- Smart Switch: Connect phones, open Smart Switch, tap Receive data
- Google Account: Log in to Google Account on new device
- External Storage/Computer: Connect phone, transfer files back
How much data can I back up from my S9/S9+?
You can back up almost all data on your S9/S9+ phone, including contacts, messages, apps, settings, media files, and documents. The amount that can be backed up depends on the method.
Is my Google Account data still backed up if I factory reset my S9/S9+?
No, a factory reset erases all data on your device, including anything synced with your Google Account. You’ll need to restore from a previous backup.
What external storage devices can I use to back up my Galaxy S9/S9+?
You can use a microSD card inserted into the phone, a USB flash drive, external hard drives, or cloud storage services. As long as the phone can access external storage via USB, Smart Switch can back up data to it.
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