Samsung Galaxy S25: Complete Guide to All Backup Methods

Accessing Backup Settings

• ⚙️ To begin backing up your Samsung Galaxy S25, first open the Settings app.
• 🔍 Scroll down and select Accounts and backup to find all available backup options.

Samsung Cloud Backup

• ☁️ The Samsung Cloud option requires you to be logged into your Samsung account.
• 📝 Select the specific data you wish to back up from the provided list.
• ▶️ Tap on Backup now to initiate the process, which is noted as being very fast.
• ✅ Upon completion, a confirmation message indicates the backup was successfully saved.

Google Drive Backup

• 🚗 For Google Drive backups, ensure you are logged into the correct Google account, as this is where your data will be stored.
• ⬆️ Verify that Backup by Google One is enabled.
• 🗑️ If storage is low, you can manage and delete old backups to free up space.
• 🔄 Click Backup now; a progress bar will indicate the backup is running and saving.
• ⏱️ The completion is marked by the disappearance of the progress bar and a confirmation on screen, often showing '0 minutes ago'.

External Storage Backup (SD Card/USB)

• 💾 Connect an SD card or USB storage device to your phone.
• 📂 Choose to back up everything, or select specific categories like calls, contacts, and messages.
• ➡️ Click Next and then OK to proceed with the selected data.
• ⚡ The process runs quickly, especially for smaller selections, and provides a results summary upon completion.