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Temporary backup notification

Star00 — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 23:57:12 GMT

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?

Re: Temporary backup

i_am_the_cosmos — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 04:22:39 GMT

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.

Re: Temporary backup

kimberleigh — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 04:27:55 GMT

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

Re: Temporary backup

Oxford — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 04:36:33 GMT

This is why I back up to a USBC 500gb mini thumb drive.

Re: Temporary backup

Iceblu12177 — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 04:52:16 GMT

Every 29 days just delete your backup ,and re backup that's all .done deal

Re: Re: Temporary backup

Iceblu12177 — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 04:54:32 GMT

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

Re: Re: Re: Temporary backup

kimberleigh — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 04:57:32 GMT

What does your acct storage say it's at ?

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meself — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 05:02:17 GMT

My guess samsung cloud

Re: Re: Re: Re: Temporary backup

Iceblu12177 — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 05:02:22 GMT

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

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kimberleigh — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 05:08:12 GMT

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

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Temporary backup

Iceblu12177 — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 05:10:20 GMT

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👍👍

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Temporary backup

kimberleigh — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 05:13:35 GMT

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

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Iceblu12177 — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 05:16:03 GMT

I also backup Google and Samsung . Better safe then sorry

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kimberleigh — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 05:16:48 GMT

Facts