How to Recover Backup Files on Samsung Galaxy

This How.com.vn article shows how to recover backup files on your Samsung Galaxy device. If your phone’s data got deleted or you got a new phone, backup files can come in handy. Luckily, Samsung devices automatically backup your phone’s data and there’s an easy way to recover all these files.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Using Samsung Backup and Restore

Use a finger to pull down the navigation bar located across the top of the screen.
You can find this button in the top right corner of the screen.
The settings are divided into categories. “Accounts” is about halfway down the page and features a yellow key icon.
This will be the second option under the “Accounts” menu.
Selecting this option will bring up a list of your devices.
Find the device you want to recover backup files to. This list will be unique to each user and depends on which devices you own. You should be able find older backups that are earmarked with the date and time that they were saved.
The last thing you have to do is hit “Restore,” and the process will begin. Depending on how large the backup file is, this process could take some time.
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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Restoring a Google Drive Backup after a Factory Reset

The Google Drive app icon is a green, yellow, and blue triangle. If you do not already have the Google Drive app, you can download it from the Play Store.
You can find this button in the top left corner of your screen. Tapping it will pull open a side menu.
You can find this near the bottom of the list, directly next to a gear icon.
In the "Google Photos" section of the settings, there's an option to automatically add photos to your Google Drive. This will make sure your photos are backed up and can be restored.
This can be found under "Auto backup for apps" in the settings. It contains the backup settings for your device.
Make sure both of these are turned on, or you will not be able to create backups in Google Drive. Both options can be found under the "Google Account" section of this page.
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Make sure your account is correct. Also in the "Google Account" section, you'll see a selection titled "Backup account." Make sure the email address displayed in blue is associated with the Google account you want the backups saved under.
- If you need to change the account, tap on the email address and you'll see a list of available accounts to choose from. You can also add an account by signing in.
Use a finger to pull down the notifications tab from the top of the screen.
This icon is gray and can be found in the top right corner of your screen.
You may have to scroll down a bit to find it. There will be a gold key icon to the left of "Accounts."
At the very top of the page, you will see "Accounts" one more time. Tap on this option.
You will now see a list of all accounts associated with your Android device. Scroll down until you see the email address you are using for your backups and select it.
Beneath your email address, you will see only one option: Sync account. Tap on this.
You will see a list of items you can choose to have backed up to Google Drive. Use the toggle next to each listing until you have everything you want selected.
You can find the three vertical dots in the top right corner of the screen. Once everything is synced, you will have a backup of all your data in Google Drive.
Your Google Drive backup can only be restored in the event of a factory reset on your phone. In addition, when you sign in with your Google account on a new Android device, your most recent Google Drive backup will be downloaded to the device.
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