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Samsung Cloud

Free#7 of 20 in Mobile Data Backup Software

Samsung Cloud: A free Galaxy backup service for selected data, with scheduled backups and selective restore. Ranked #7 of 20 in Mobile Data Backup Software by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for samsung users wanting free device backup.

7.9/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.9 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Samsung users wanting free device backup
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Automatic backup
Yes
Facts checked
24 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Choose which supported data categories to back up manually
- Automatic backups can run every 24 hours when conditions are met
- Restore selected data and encrypt supported backups with Enhanced data protection
Where it doesn't
- Backs up selected categories, not a complete copy of device content
- Availability and supported data vary by device, carrier, software version, and region
- The web portal cannot download individual device backups

Our verdict on Samsung Cloud

Samsung Cloud is a cloud backup and restore service for supported Galaxy phones and tablets. It is aimed at Samsung users who want a free way to preserve selected device data and restore it later, rather than create a complete copy of everything on a device. Backup and restore are managed through Samsung Cloud settings on the device, while a web portal lets users view device backup listings and their last backup times.

The backup controls are its main appeal: users can choose categories for manual backups or enable automatic backups, which can run every 24 hours when device and network conditions are met. Restoring selected data from a previous device backup supports a more targeted recovery than restoring everything at once. Eligible devices can also use temporary cloud backup, with data retained for up to 30 days. Enhanced data protection adds end-to-end encryption for supported backup data when enabled, though some large files may not be encrypted. Microsoft OneDrive is listed as an integration.

Samsung Cloud fits Galaxy owners who want device-based backup without a paid plan, especially if their priority is selected-data recovery rather than full-device imaging. Its limits matter for anyone expecting broad device coverage or flexible access to backup contents: availability and supported data vary by device, carrier, software version, and region, and the web portal does not allow individual device backups to be downloaded. Users who need a complete content copy or backup access outside the device restore flow should consider a service built for those needs instead.

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Samsung Cloud pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Samsung Cloud fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Mobile platforms	Android
Automatic backup	Yes
Backup scope	Selected_data
Cloud storage limit	Not verified
Device limit	Not verified
End-to-end encryption	Yes
Restore options	In_app
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Android, Web
Support	Live chat
Built for	Solo (editorial estimate)
Integrations	1 integrations: Microsoft OneDrive
Pricing	Free plan
Website	samsungcloud.com
Facts checked	24 Sep 2026

Samsung Cloud integrations

Samsung Cloud lists 1 integrations on its own site.

Microsoft OneDrive

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