How to backup or restore data into external storage in Samsung Mobile Device?
Last Update date : Sep 21. 2020
With Samsung Cloud and PC, you can backup your data, such as images, contacts, messages, and applications into external storages (i.e. microSD card or USB memory external HDD) via Smart Switch.
To connect USB memory card or external HDD , plug the USB connector (USB Type-C) to the USB power adaptor of the device, follow by USB memory/external HDD into USB connector (USB Type-C).
• When connecting an External HDD to a mobile device with SD card inserted in it, data transfer will be via SD Card instead.
• This article is focusing on Samsung Mobile Device such as Galaxy S9/S9+, Note8 and S8/S8+ with USB Type-C port. The navigation path maybe different for other models.
Backup data to external storage
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Go to Settings
![Tap Settings]()
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Select Cloud and accounts in Settings screen
![Select Cloud and accounts]()
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Select Smart Switch in Cloud and accounts screen
![Select Smart Switch]()
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In the Smart Switch screen, select More (3 vertical dots icon on the top right of the screen). In the dropdown list, select External storage transfer
![Select Smart Switch]()
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Click on Backup in the External Storage Transfer screen
![Select Backup]()
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Select contents and activate Backup
![Select contents and activate Backup]()
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System is preparing to backup the data
![System is preparing to backup the data]()
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Show backup status
![Show Backup status]()
Restore data from external storage
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Go to Settings
![Tap Settings]()
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Select Cloud and accounts in Settings screen
![Select Cloud and accounts]()
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Select Smart Switch in Cloud and accounts screen
![Select Smart Switch]()
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In the Smart Switch screen, select More (3 vertical dots icon on the top right of the screen). In the dropdown list, select External storage transfer
![Select Smart Switch]()
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Click on Restore in the External Storage Transfer screen
![Select Restore]()
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Select contents and activate Restore
![Select contents and activateRestore]()
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System is preparing to restore the data
![System is preparing to restore the data]()
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Show Restore status
![Restore Status]()
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