Samsung Galaxy S25: How to Restore Backup and Transfer Data

Initial Device Setup and Data Transfer

• 💡 Begin the setup process by selecting your language and agreeing to the license agreement.
• 🎯 The first method involves transferring data from an old device using an easy setup process, often initiated by scanning a QR code with the second device.
• 🚀 You can choose to connect wirelessly or via a USB-C to USB-C cable for data transfer.
• ⚙️ During setup, you can select specific data like calls, contacts, and messages, or choose to transfer everything.

Restoring Data from Cloud Backups

• ☁️ To restore from Google One, sign in with the same Google account used for the backup and select the desired backup from the list.
• 📱 For Samsung Cloud, log in to your Samsung account, navigate to Samsung Cloud, and select 'Restore data' to choose a previous backup.
• 🔄 When restoring from Google One, data like Google Photos, Gmail, and Calendar sync automatically, while apps, contacts, and device settings can be manually selected.

Restoring from External Storage

• 💾 To restore from an external storage drive (like a USB drive), go to Settings > Accounts and backup > External storage transfer.
• 🔌 Plug in your device, select 'restore from USB storage', and then choose the specific data you wish to restore, such as calls, contacts, and messages, or select 'everything'.

Post-Transfer and App Installation

• ✅ After transferring or restoring data, the device may begin installing apps from the Play Store.
• 📶 It's recommended to stay connected to Wi-Fi until all apps and data have been fully downloaded and installed.
• 🔧 The video also briefly covers setting up Google services, default browsers, search engines, and optional AI assistants like Gemini.