How To Access Samsung Cloud And Get The Most Out Of The Service
You’re gonna run out of space on your smartphone
Apps, games, photos, videos, updates and other files battle for space on your device, and it can be tedious trying to manage everything with the available storage. Unless your device has built-in cloud storage, you may end up running out of space.
For Samsung users, the native Samsung Cloud allows you toget free cloud storageof up to 15GB that can serve you well as you store and share your files in the cloud.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to access Samsung Cloud and get the most out of the service.
What Is Samsung Cloud?
Most models of Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets running Android 7.0 or later feature the SamsungCloudservice, which allows you to backup, sync and restore content stored on the device.
Unlike Google Drive, which allows you to upload, share and download your files, Samsung Cloud is designed for quick retrieval of your data or device settings in case it gets lost or it stops working and you need to perform a factory reset. This way, you’ll never have to worry about losing your important files or data and you can view them seamlessly across all your devices.
The free, cloud-based backup and restore solution offers 15GB of cloud storage in which you canback up your phoneand sim card contacts, calendar events, call logs, messages, home screen layouts, clock and app settings, music, documents, and voice recordings. It also syncs contacts, Calendar, S Notes, Samsung Notes, Samsung Internet, Samsung Pass, Reminder, Gallery and Samsung Keyboard.
Note: WhatsApp messages and photos aren’t included in the syncing process. Plus, if your 15GB storage runs out, and you need additional storage space, you can purchase more at any time.
How To Access Samsung Cloud
For this guide, we’ll use a Samsung S8+ smartphone running Android 9 (Pie) to describe the setup process, and how to access Samsung Cloud on your device.
There are two ways to access the service:
How To Access Samsung Cloud Using The Samsung Cloud App
How To Access Samsung Cloud On The Web
If you’re using a web browser, you can access Samsung Cloud through theSamsung Cloud web portal, though you won’t be able to add any files.
Note: Any data you’ve stored in Samsung Cloud and haven’t used for over 12 months will be deleted, whether it’s your contacts, photos, calendar and more. You can’trecover any data that’s been deletedafter such a period has lapsed, but you will receive notice in advance before the data is deleted.
This is why you should enable auto backup or syncing of your data manually to ensure the account is safe from deletion, andautomatically save your files to the cloud storage.
Samsung Cloud Storage Plans
Samsung Cloud’s basic plan offers a free 15GB of storage. If you need more space, you can upgrade at any time to a premium storage plan.
To view the different plans, go toSettings > Accountsand Backup > Samsung Cloudand then tapStorage plan.
Swipe right or left to see the plans, which include:
If you’re ready to upgrade, tapUpgrade, and then tapI agreeto accept the terms and conditions. TapBuy, choose a payment method and tapBuyto complete the purchase.
Note: There are no discounts for annual subscriptions, and the option to upgrade is not available on all carriers or in all territories.
You could however go for another option such as buying a microSD card or if you have one in place, justtransfer the extra files from your device’s storage to the internal SD card.
For larger files, check out our guide on thebest ways to transfer large files online, and find out other services you can use that offer larger cloud storage space for free.
Do you use Samsung Cloud? We’d love to hear your experience with the service, and what you like or don’t like about it. Sound off in the comments section below.
Elsie is a technology writer and editor with a special focus on Windows, Android and iOS. She writes about software, electronics and other tech subjects, her ultimate goal being to help people out with useful solutions to their daily tech issues in a simple, straightforward and unbiased style. She has a BCom degree in Marketing and currently pursuing her Masters in Communications and New Media.Read Elsie’s Full Bio
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