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Please note: Samsung Cloud is not being discontinued. The changes just mean that, going forwards, it will not automatically sync your data.
Is Samsung Cloud being deleted?
The company released a statement saying, “Beginning on September 30, 2021, Gallery Sync and Drive storage for My Files will no longer be supported by Samsung Cloud and your data will be deleted, as explained further below.
Why is Samsung Cloud being deleted?
This is due to your account being inactive for more than 12 months. If you do not continue to regularly sync or use the Samsung Cloud service the data saved within the account will be permanently deleted.
Will Samsung Cloud deleted my photos?
Photos will be permanently deleted from Samsung Cloud 60 days after you elect to download the data, or when the deadline arrives, whichever comes sooner.
Is OneDrive replacing Samsung Cloud?
Those of you who own a Samsung device may have already seen a notification asking you to migrate to OneDrive. Samsung launched this migration in October 2020, allowing you to easily transfer all your Samsung Cloud data to OneDrive and delete it from Samsung Cloud.
What is replacing Samsung Cloud?
A number of changes have been made to the services offered by Samsung Cloud in 2021. ‘Gallery Sync’, ‘My Files’ and Premium storage accounts have been discontinued and replaced by Microsoft OneDrive.
Do I need Samsung Cloud on my phone?
Yes, you will need to sign in to your Samsung account if you wish to use Samsung Cloud. Samsung Cloud is tied to Samsung account and if you delete your Samsung account on your device, your data will also be deleted from the device.
What happened Samsung Cloud?
Samsung just extended the deadline for when the Samsung Cloud service will end. You have until November 30, 2021, to save your files, but you only have until October to migrate them easily to OneDrive. After November 30, Samsung will delete all your saved data.
Is Google photos the same as Samsung Cloud?
If Samsung cloud photos are deleted, it doesn’t affect Google photos even though they are both sync up with the phone? Yes, Christine, that right. If Samsung cloud photos are deleted, it doesn’t affect your Google photos backup.
Is Samsung Cloud the same as Google Cloud?
Hi Jenny, Google Drive belongs to Google and Google also has their own clouds. Samsung Cloud would be belonging to the company Samsung and where their data from Galaxy devices goes: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-cloud.
What’s the difference between Samsung Cloud and OneDrive?
All your images, videos, and files will be moved automatically to OneDrive. This could take some time depending on how much data you have stored in Samsung Cloud. OneDrive gives you the same amount of storage you have in Samsung Cloud, free for a year, and your gallery will continue to sync automatically.
Why did my Samsung deleted my pictures?
An app crashing or some form of corrupt media may have caused your photos to go missing. There may, however, still be a small chance that the photos are there, somewhere on your phone, you just can’t find them. I advise checking the storage in “Device Care” and see if the Gallery app is using much storage.
Does Samsung Cloud automatically backup photos?
Auto back up automatically backs up your data once every 24 hours. However, for this, your phone must be charged, connected to Wi-Fi, and the screen must be off for at least an hour.
Is OneDrive being discontinued?
Now, to a real surprise, Microsoft announce OneDrive End for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1. This service will be discontinued in 2022, with a deadline of March 1. As of January 1, app updates will be finalized. In fact, what will happen is the end of synchronization between computers with these versions and the cloud service.
Do you pay for Samsung Cloud?
Should I use Samsung Cloud? If you need extra storage, Samsung charges $0.99 per month for 50GB and $2.99 per month for 200GB with no discounts given for annual subscriptions. Just remember that the option to upgrade is not available in all territories or on all carriers.7 days ago.
What happens if I disable Samsung Cloud?
You can follow the below steps to do this. But keep in mind that disabling your Samsung cloud account permanently will wipe off all your data, therefore, maintaining a data backup is recommended. From Settings, swipe to and tap Accounts and backup. Tap Manage accounts, and then select your Samsung account.
How do I get rid of Samsung Cloud?
What Is the Samsung Cloud? Swipe up and tap on Settings on your phone. On the menu look for Accounts and Backup and tap on it. Tap on Samsung Cloud. This will open the Samsung Cloud menu. Tap on Samsung Cloud Drive. You’ll be shown a list of files that are currently on the Cloud. Click on Delete.
How do I know if I’m using Samsung Cloud?
To access Samsung Cloud on your phone, navigate to and open Settings. Tap your name at the top of the screen, and then tap Samsung Cloud. From here, you can view your synced apps, back up additional data, and restore data.
How do I recover deleted photos from Samsung Cloud?
To recover lost photos from Samsung Cloud: To retrieve them from it, go to Settings > Accounts and backup > Samsung Cloud > Gallery > Trash. Select your photos and tap Restore. Deleted photos remain in the Samsung Cloud’s trash folder only for 15 days.
What is Samsung Cloud and how do I use it?
Samsung Cloud is a cloud storage service that allows owners of Samsung devices to create copies of their data or free up local storage space for apps, music and other files.
