Samsung Smart Switch backup to PC

In this day and age, information is not only considered as invaluable but also a vital part of your day-to-day life. This especially applies to the kind of important files stored in our phones meaning that securing such data requires learning ways to back up Samsung to PC to avoid losing it. In this article, we will show you six simple methods for Samsung backing up to PC.

The first 5 methods are provided for Samsung phone backup, Method 6 is used to back up Samsung external hard drive, and the last Method 7 works for backing up Samsung camera. You can jump to the sections as you like:

Samsung Backup and Restore is a one-click program to back up and restore your Samsung phone. With the simplest operation, you can finish the Samsung backup. Furthermore, you can restore the backup files from the computer to the Samsung phone in 1 click as well.

Major features of Samsung Backup and Restore:

(1) Back up Samsung to PC in 1 click, including contacts, call logs, text messages, photos, videos, music, apps, and documents, which are all the main files on your Samsung phone.

(2) Restore the backup files from the PC to the same Samsung phone or other Samsung phones/tablets.

(3) Support connecting Samsung to the PC with a USB cable and Wi-Fi.

(4) You can freely select the Samsung data on the interface by category.

(5) Tick the option or not to clear data before restoring on your Samsung phone.

(6) Compatible with the almost all the Samsung mobile phones/tablets and many other Android phones/tablets, such as Samsung Galaxy S20/S10/S9/S8/S7/S6, Samsung Note 10+/Note 10/Note 9/Note 8/Note 7, Samsung Galaxy Tab S/Galaxy Tab 4/Galaxy Tab S5e/Galaxy Tab S6/Galaxy Tab A/Galaxy Tab A 8.0, Sony Xperia 10/Xperia 5/Xperia 1/Xperia L4/Xperia L3, HTC U12 Life/U12+/U11/U19e, LG, ZTE, Xiaomi, Huawei, Google, OnePlus, and more.

Guide on doing Samsung backup to PC with Samsung Backup and Restore

Step 1. Download Samsung Backup and Restore software on the PC.

Please firstly download this Samsung backup program on the PC, and then install and launch it.

Step 2. Connect Samsung phone to the PC.

Then connect your Samsung phone to the PC with a USB cable, and enable USB debugging icon to turn on. The program will check your phone in no time.

Step 3. Back up Samsung to PC.

After connected, please tap on the "Backup" option. Then pick out the data types you want on the interface. Finally, click on the "Back Up" button to begin the backup of Samsung.

Further reading:

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Method 2. Back Up Samsung Phone to PC with Samsung Messages Backup

Commonly, users prefer to back up their Samsung files in batches from the Galaxy phones to the PC, instead of one by one. That is because as time goes by, the files stored on our Samsung phones will be more and more. Transferring files with one by one are time-wasting. For saving your time, Samsung Messages Backup is designed for you.

The Key Features of Samsung Messages Backup

(1) Back up and restore the whole Samsung phone data to the computer with one click.

(2) Allow you to selectively transfer files from Samsung to the computer.

(3) Preview the files before data transferring.

(4) Manage your Samsung files on PC/Mac conveniently.

(5) Take a Samsung screenshot on the computer directly.

(6) Support all kinds of files: Contacts, call logs, SMS, music, photos, videos, documents, and apps.

(7) Support almost all the Samsung phones, including Samsung Galaxy S10/S9/S8/S7/S6/S5, Galaxy Note9/8/7/6, Galaxy A9/A8/A7/A6, and so on. Other Android brands, like Xiaomi, Huawei, HTC, LG, etc., are included as well.

Why Choose Samsung Messages Backup?

(1) Easy to use.

(2) Fast data transferring.

(3) Support to connect Samsung to PC/Mac via USB cable/Wi-Fi.

(4) 100% clean and safe.

Step-by-step Tutorial on Samsung Backup

With Samsung Messages Backup software, you can choose to back up a whole Samsung phone by 1 click to PC, or selectively back up your specific files in batches.

To back up your Samsung Galaxy to PC with 1 click, you need to launch the Samsung Messages Backup and connect your Samsung device to the PC via a USB cable. Then go to the "Super Toolkit", choose the "Backup" option, then check the file types and select a local folder to save the backed up files.

Step 1. Connect your Samsung device to PC.

Launch the Samsung Messages Backup software and connect your Samsung Galaxy to the PC via a USB cable. You need to allow USB debugging on your Galaxy phone as prompted.

Step 2. Make the program detect your Samsung phone.

Go with the on-screen prompts to make the program recognize your Samsung device. After that, you can see the main interface as below. All the detected files are sorted into different folders on the left panel.

Step 3. Go to the "Super Toolkit" and check the file types.

On the primary interface, please choose "Super Toolkit" from the top menu bar, click the "Backup" button. You will be asked to check your wanted file types and select a location for the backed files.

Step 4. Start to back up Samsung phone to PC with 1 click.

After choosing a location, you can click "Back Up" to activate the process. Then, all of the files you selected will be backed up to the PC.

To back up your specific files in batches, you can read these articles for more guides:

#1. Transfer Contacts from Samsung Phone to Computer

#2. Transfer SMS from Samsung Galaxy to Computer

#3. Sync Samsung Photos to Computer

#4. Transfer Videos from Samsung to Computer

Method 3. Back Up Samsung to PC via Dragging & Dropping

Backing up data by dragging and dropping is a fast and simple method you can use to back up your Samsung to PC. Files such as photos, music, videos, and document files can directly be backed up to your PC by plugging a USB cable that connects your PC to your Samsung device. Then you can copy the files manually to your hard drive.

Here's how:

1. Enable USB debugging on your Samsung Galaxy. << Learn how to enable USB debugging in this article.
2. Using a USB cable, connect your Samsung device to the PC.
3. Please go to "My Computer", you can find your Samsung phone's name under the "Portable Devices".
4. Double click your device.
5. Go to the SD card or the phone memory that contains your wanted photos.
6. Open the "DCIM" folder (you can find photos here) or the other folders that contain your wanted files.
7. Drag the selected files and drop them to a desired location in the PC.
   

Pros:

- You don't need to download any other third-party software.

Cons:

- Can not find your wanted files easily.

- It is time-wasting when transferring a good deal of files.

Method 4. Samsung Backup to PC with Smart Switch

Smart Switch is a famous app that can be used to transfer contacts, messages, photos, videos, and calendar events among other files from a Samsung device to a PC. To access the Smart Switch application, you have to download and install it on your PC.

Below is a step-by-step guide on backing up your Samsung device to PC using Smart Switch:

1. Launch the Smart Switch on PC.
2. Connect your Samsung device to PC using a USB cable. Once the device is connected, ensure the "Media device" (MTP mode) option is selected.
3. Once Smart Switch detects your Samsung, you can see 3 options on the primary interface. Select the "Backup" option.
4. Upon completion, you will be alerted and you can safely remove your Samsung device.
   

Pros:

- Free use and download of the software.

- Many kinds of data including settings and apps on the Samsung can be backed up.

Cons:

Only compatible with Samsung devices.

Further Read:

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Method 5. Samsung Phone Backup to PC via Samsung Kies

Samsung Kies is a Samsung PC suite invented to make Samsung devices easily interact or connect with Windows-based PC. The program helps Samsung's users sync, backup, and transfer information such as contacts, videos, photos, Podcasts, and more from the device to the PC. To access the Samsung Kies application, you have to download and install it on your PC.

Below is a step-by-step guide on backing up your Samsung device to PC using Samsung Kies:

1. Launch Samsung Kies on your PC.
2. Connect your Samsung device to PC via a USB cable.
3. Select the "Backup & Restore" option on the Kies window.
4. Tap on "Data backup".
5. Choose the type of data to back up and click "Backup".
6. Tap on "Complete" when the process is finished.
   

Pros:

- Free use and download of the software.

Cons:

- Only compatible with Samsung devices.

- Work slowly.

- Don't support Win 10.

Other File Transfer Tools:

Samsung File Transfer for Mac

Huawei to Samsung Transfer

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Method 6. Back Up Samsung External Hard Drive to PC Using Samsung Auto Backup

Samsung Auto Backup is a software developed by Samsung to help enhance Samsung external drives, it allows you to back up your Samsung external hard drive on a regular schedule as well as in real-time mode.

When you use it for the first time, you need to go with the prompts to set up the program for backing up. Here are four primary menus on its interface. You can easily to use it.

Task - Allow you to back up/restore/manage files.

View - Change the appearance of the program windows.

Tools - Set options for data management.

Help - Guidance and assistance.

Pros:

- The software makes it easier to transfer files.

- Availability of scheduled backups.

- Using encryption, data security is possible.

Cons:

- The software is incompatible with Mac.

Further Read:

Guide to Transfer Android Files to External Hard Drive

Method 7. Back Up Photos and Videos from Samsung Smart Camera to PC with PC Auto Backup

PC Auto Backup is a built-in software by Samsung's Smart Camera to back up videos and photos to a PC using a Wi-Fi connection or USB cable. You need to set up Intelli-Studio and PC Auto Backup on your PC at first, then connect your camera to the PC, and you can easily back up your photos and videos from Samsung camera to PC.

Notice: If use a Wi-Fi connection to back up, your PC and camera should share the same network connection.

Pros:

- There are available versions for both Mac and Windows PC.

- A Wi-Fi connection can be used to back up videos and photos.

- When the Wi-Fi is enabled, backups are regularly done.

Cons:

- Backups over a Wi-Fi connection can be difficult.

Check if You Need:

How to Transfer Photos from Samsung to Mac? [4 Easy Ways]

Conclusion

Now, you have learned 7 ways to back up Samsung to PC. Which method do you prefer to? Please leave your comments below to share your experience. Or if you have other awesome tips, let us know by writing them down.

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