How to Back Up Data with Samsung Cloud on Your Galaxy
Set up Samsung Cloud backup Galaxy to back up Galaxy to Samsung Cloud. Adjust Samsung Cloud settings for automatic backup Galaxy with this Samsung Cloud data backup guide.
Samsung Cloud provides automatic backup of your most important Galaxy data — contacts, calendar, messages, settings, and more. Here's how to configure it correctly.
What Samsung Cloud Backs Up
| Data Type | Included in Backup |
|---|---|
| Contacts | ✓ |
| Calendar | ✓ |
| Samsung Notes | ✓ |
| Call log | ✓ |
| Settings (Wi-Fi, display, etc.) | ✓ |
| App data (selected Samsung apps) | ✓ |
| Home screen layout | ✓ |
| Photos and videos | ✓ (15GB free) |
| Keyboard settings | ✓ |
| Non-Samsung app data | ✗ (use Google Backup) |
Setting Up Samsung Cloud Backup
Initial Setup
- Ensure you're signed into your Samsung Account (Settings > top profile icon).
- Go to Settings > Accounts and backup > Samsung Cloud.
- Tap Back up data.
- Review the list of data types — toggle on everything you want backed up.
- Tap Back up now to run an immediate backup.
Enable Auto Backup
- In Samsung Cloud settings, tap Auto backup.
- Toggle Auto backup ON.
- Set frequency: Daily (recommended) or Weekly.
- Enable Back up using Wi-Fi only — prevents large backups on mobile data.
- Enable Back up when charging — ensures backup runs overnight.
Checking Your Backup Status
Settings > Accounts and backup > Samsung Cloud > Backed-up data:
- See last backup date and time
- View storage used per category
- Manually trigger a new backup
Samsung Cloud Storage Limits
- Free tier: 15GB included with Samsung Account
- Paid plans: 50GB ($0.99/month), 200GB ($2.99/month), 2TB ($9.99/month) — via Samsung Cloud settings
Samsung photos/videos use the most storage. If you exceed 15GB, either upgrade storage or use Google Photos (unlimited via backup quality or Google One plan).
Restoring from Samsung Cloud Backup
After a factory reset or on a new Galaxy:
- During setup, sign in to Samsung Account when prompted.
- Select Restore from Samsung Cloud.
- Choose the most recent backup.
- Select which data types to restore.
- The device restores settings, contacts, messages, and app data.
💡More Info:
Dr.Fone Tip: For complete backup coverage beyond Samsung Cloud's 15GB free tier — including WhatsApp, third-party app data, and full photo archives — Dr.Fone – Phone Backup provides unlimited local backup to your PC or Mac.
