How to back up Samsung data using Smart Switch?

Last Update date : Apr 22. 2026

You can back up and restore data on your Samsung Galaxy using Smart Switch with a PC, SD card, or USB storage to keep your data safe and transferable.

 Transfer data screen with the SD Card back up option from Smart Switch highlighted.

Using Smart Switch on PC

  • Install Smart Switch on your PC.
  • Connect your Galaxy device to the PC.
  • Back up or restore data using Smart Switch.

Using SD card backup on the Smart Switch mobile app

  1. Open Smart Switch and tap the SD card icon.
  1. Select the SD card.
  1. Choose the data to back up and tap Next.

Back up to USB storage

  1. Connect your device to USB storage.
  2. Open Smart Switch.
  3. Back up data to USB storage.

Notes:

  • Delete previous backups on the SD card to keep only the latest backup.
  • USB backup may create multiple backup files over time.

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