Temporary backup notification

[Star00]

I received a notification that my temporary backup will end tomorrow. What does this mean? Will I no longer be able to backup in the future?

[i_am_the_cosmos · Accepted solution]

Samsung gives you a limited-time cloud storage (typically 30 days) to back up your phone’s data (like apps, settings, messages, etc.) while you transition between devices or reset your current one.

• After that period ends, Samsung will delete the backup from its cloud servers.

  • It does not mean you’re losing all backup capabilities — just that this specific temporary backup will be removed.

[kimberleigh]

What app are you using? If it says it ending, it sounds like some kind of trial you might have signed up for

[Iceblu12177]

No app in 7.0 just go to your main settings and go to accounts and backup and then go to smart switch there are 2 options choose one u will see a cloud icon use that if u chose to save to cloud

[kimberleigh]

What does your acct storage say it's at ?

[meself]

My guess samsung cloud

[Iceblu12177]

Oh my onboard storage I have 400 free gigs. I'm actually doing a Samsung backup now actually .but that has nothing to do with my backup.if u wanna backup with smart switch u can use that

[kimberleigh]

Ok... I'm following along now. I didn't click the cloud 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️.

[Iceblu12177]

Yea u got it now Kim .if u want .do a backup every 30 days .if u want depending on if u are downloading new apps or pics etc .after 30 days the backup will automatically be deleted.and u can just redo what u are doing. Now👍👍

[kimberleigh]

I backup to Google & Samsung. Main reason is if my current phone dies and won't turn on, I can get a new phone and sign into my Google acct and restore my contacts and photos