How to Back Up Galaxy S7/S8/S9/S10/S20 Easily? 4 Effective Ways Are Here

Summary

Samsung Galaxy was one of the best devices in 2016. The overall performance was attractive at that time. But over the years, Android OS 10 becomes the latest instead of Android 6.0. However, we still want to keep the memory of the Galaxy S7. And that's why we introduce how to back up Galaxy S7 here. If you are interested in it, please follow the post to discover the 4 ways.

Part 1: How to Back Up Galaxy S7 to PC with Samsung Backup and Restore (Almost All Data Types)

This Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 edge data backup and restore tool - Samsung Backup and Restore software, is a 1-click tool, which means you can back up Samsung Galaxy S7 to the PC in 1 click. It is effective with almost all data types on the Samsung phone. Besides, it can restore your backup data from the PC to your mobile phone without trouble.

Highlights and key features of the Samsung Backup and Restore:

- It can back up contacts, call logs, text messages, photos, videos, music, apps, and documents from Galaxy S7 to the PC in 1 tap.

- Quickly restore all kinds of backup files from the PC to any Android devices.

- Allow you to select the file types freely.

- Scan the Samsung data out in a short time.

- Support to choose a location to store the backup data on the computer.

- USB and Wi-Fi connections are available.

- Compatible with Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 edge/S8/S9/S10/S20, Samsung A50/A10e/A20, Samsung Note 20/Note 10/Note 9/Note 8/Note 7, Samsung Galaxy Tab S/Galaxy Tab 4/Galaxy Tab S5e/Galaxy Tab S6/Galaxy Tab A, LG G9/G8/G7/G6, Huawei, Google, OnePlus, Sony, Vivo, OPPO, Motorola, etc.

Download the data backup and restore software for free below.

Guide on how to back up Samsung Galaxy S7 in 1 click:

Step 1. Download and Install the Program

From the beginning, please download and install this data backup & restore software on the Windows PC, and then launch it.

Step 2. Make a Connection between Samsung and PC

Then connect your Galaxy S7 to the PC with a USB cable and enable the USB debugging feature on the phone. It will recognize your smartphone without hassle.

Step 3. Back Up S7 to PC

Once done, to back up your S7 to the PC in 1 click, please tap on the "Backup" feature on the interface. Then you need to select the types of files on the new page and hit the "Back Up" icon to start the backup. It will finish in several minutes.

Tips: How to back up contacts on Samsung S7? Using this backup and restore software, you can make it by ticking off the "Contacts" category. If you want more ways to back up and restore Android contacts, please click it.

Guide on how to restore backup data in 1 click:

Step 1. Launch Samsung Backup and Restore

Please launch the app and link your Galaxy S7 and the PC using a USB cable.

Step 2. Restore Backup Files to Galaxy S7

After linking, you can tap on the "Restore" icon to choose the data you have backed up on the PC. Then click the "Restore" button again at the bottom, the data will be transferred to your Galaxy phone.

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Part 2: How to Back Up Samsung S7 Using Samsung Smart Switch

Maybe you are not familiar with Samsung Smart Switch, but this part will lead you to know it further. It is an easy tool to back up your Galaxy S7 on the computer and support to restore them at any time. There are PC version and mobile version. If you would like to do backups to the computer, please download the PC version.

Steps on how to back up Samsung S7 with Smart Switch:

Step 1. Download the software

Please download Samsung Smart Switch on the Windows/Mac computer in advance. Then install it by double-tapping on the icon.

Step 2. Make the Program Recognized Your Galaxy S7

Next, you can connect the Samsung S7 to the computer via a USB cable. It will identify your device.

Step 3. Back Up Samsung Galaxy S7 edge

Click the "More" > "Preference" icon, and you can select the file types on the interface. Now please click the "Backup" tab to begin the process.

Steps on how to restore backups to Galaxy S7 edge:

Step 1. Run the Program

Connect the Samsung phone to the computer using a USB cable and run the program on the desktop.

Step 2. Restore Data to Samsung

Choose the "Restore" feature and you will start the data restoration.

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Part 3: How Do I Back Up My Galaxy S7 to Samsung Account?

How do I back up my Galaxy S7 without a computer? My answer is using a Samsung account. It can let you do the backup to Samsung Cloud storage directly. Therefore, you can back up and restore your Samsung Galaxy S7 as long as the network is available. But it can back up your clock, messages, phone logs, and settings.

Here's how to back up Samsung S7 to Samsung account:

Step 1. Enter the Settings App

Please click the Apps folder on the screen and choose the Settings app. Then scroll up the screen and find the "Backup and reset" option.

Step 2. Type In Your Samsung Account

Then click the "Back up my data" feature and you're required to sign in with your Samsung account.

Step 3. Enable Auto Backup Feature

After that, please enable the "Auto back up" icon and choose the "OK" option for confirmation. And turn on the backup icons of data types. It will finish in a while.

Here's how to restore backup files from Samsung account:

Step 1. Go to the Restore Feature

Enter the Settings app and click the "Backup and reset" > "Restore" option.

Step 2. Restore Data

Now it is restoring your backup data to your Galaxy phone. Please wait for the end.

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Part 4: How Do I Back Up My Samsung Galaxy S7 to Google Drive?

Could you back up your Samsung Galaxy S7 to Google Drive? Of course. You can do the backup to your account of Google Drive on the phone with ease. You can check your backups on Google Drive after finished. Furthermore, it is simple to operate. Let's do it.

Tutorial on how to back up Galaxy S7/S7 edge to Google Drive:

Step 1. Open the Settings App

Please navigate to the Settings app on your Samsung Galaxy phone and tap on the "Backup and reset" option.

Step 2. Switch On the Backup Feature

Next, click the "Back up my data" icon to switch it on and return to the last interface.

Step 3. Add Google Account

Next, hit the "Backup account" > "Add account" feature. Now, please input your Google account information. After setting up, your data will be backed up to Google Drive.

Final Thoughts

So what do you think of these 4 methods? Are they helpful to solve your problem of how to back up Galaxy S7? Believe it or not, the first backup tool - Samsung Backup and Restore, can brilliantly achieve the task with its 1-tap feature. It will save your time with its strong efficiency. So, let's download it and back up your Samsung S7.

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Sophie Green Chief Editor

Sophie Green, Chief Editor of Samsung-messages-backup website, has been focusing on the realm of Android Recovery, Android Transfer (Backup), Android Device Tips, Phone Clean, and Phone Transfer technologies. Recognized contributions on leading platforms attest to her esteemed expertise and reliability.