Samsung Galaxy S10 5G: Backup - how to back up your data

To create a backup, the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has its own data backup app. How to use it to save your files and what other methods there are for creating a backup, we explain in this text.

Backup: how to back up your files on Samsung Galaxy S10 5G

To protect the photos, videos and files on your Samsung Galaxy S10 5G from loss, regular backups are recommended. On all Samsung smartphones, there is already a pre-installed tool for this purpose.

1. To use this to create a backup, please open the "Backup" app and confirm the "Agree" user note.
2. Tap "Backup" afterwards and select a storage location for the backup. In addition to the internal memory of the device, you can also use an SD card, a USB stick or the computer as a storage location.
3. After tapping "Next", select which files you want to back up and confirm first with "OK" and then with "Backup" to create the backup.

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G: How to use Google for backup

On the new Samsung Galaxy S10, you also have the option to create a backup using your Google account. To use this method, please swipe down on the home screen to open the notification bar and tap the "Settings icon" there. In the settings, go to "Google" > "Backup" and make sure that Google Drive is enabled on the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. Now select another account for storing the backup or create a new account.