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Tuesday 1 March 2016

How to Back Up the Samsung Galaxy S4

Backing up your Samsung Galaxy S4 is important if you want to avoid losing personal data and media files due to software malfunctions or if you physically lose or misplace your device. You can back up your Galaxy S4 either by saving your information to Google’s servers or by moving files to your SIM card, an SD card, or your computer.

EditSteps

EditBacking Up Applications to Google’s Servers

  1. Tap on “Menu” and select “Settings.
    Back Up the Samsung Galaxy S4 Step 1.jpg
  2. Tap on “Accounts,” then scroll to and tap on “Backup and Reset.
    Back Up the Samsung Galaxy S4 Step 2.jpg
  3. Place a checkmark next to “Back up my data. Google will automatically start syncing and backing up all your bookmarks, applications, and other phone data to Google’s servers.[1]
    Back Up the Samsung Galaxy S4 Step 3.jpg

EditBacking Up Contacts to SIM / SD Card

  1. Tap on “Menu” and select “Contacts.
    Back Up the Samsung Galaxy S4 Step 4.jpg
  2. Tap on “Menu” and select “Import / Export.
    Back Up the Samsung Galaxy S4 Step 5.jpg
  3. Tap on either “Export to SIM card” or “Export to SD card,” depending on your preference.
    Back Up the Samsung Galaxy S4 Step 6.jpg
  4. Tap on “OK” to confirm that you want to export your contacts. Your contacts will then be copied and backed up to the source you selected.
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EditBacking Up Media to an SD Card

  1. Tap on “Apps” from the Home screen of your Samsung Galaxy S4.
    Back Up the Samsung Galaxy S4 Step 8.jpg
  2. Tap on “My Files,” then tap on “All Files.
    Back Up the Samsung Galaxy S4 Step 9.jpg
  3. Tap on “Menu” and select “Select All.
    Back Up the Samsung Galaxy S4 Step 10.jpg
  4. Tap on “Menu” and select “Copy.
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  5. Tap on “SD Memory Card.
    Back Up the Samsung Galaxy S4 Step 12.jpg
  6. Tap on “Paste here. All media files on your device will now be copied to your SD card.
    Back Up the Samsung Galaxy S4 Step 13.jpg

EditBacking Up Media to Windows PCs

  1. Connect the Galaxy S4 to your computer using a USB cable.
    Back Up the Samsung Galaxy S4 Step 14.jpg
  2. Wait for your computer to recognize the Galaxy S4. The “Autoplay” pop-up window will display on-screen when Windows recognizes your device.
    Back Up the Samsung Galaxy S4 Step 15.jpg
    • Make sure that the phone isn't locked if you have some form of password or pattern, otherwise the device will not allow you to view the files on the PC.
  3. Select “Open device to view files using Windows Explorer.
    Back Up the Samsung Galaxy S4 Step 16.jpg
  4. Click on your device in the left sidebar of Windows Explorer.
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  5. Select the files you want backed up, then drag them to the desired location on your computer.
    Back Up the Samsung Galaxy S4 Step 18.jpg
  6. Disconnect your Galaxy S4 from the computer and USB cable when you have finished moving files.
    Back Up the Samsung Galaxy S4 Step 19.jpg

EditBacking Up Media to Mac OS X

  1. Navigate to the official Samsung Kies website at http://ift.tt/JYuJmy.
    Back Up the Samsung Galaxy S4 Step 20.jpg
  2. Select the option to download and install the software for Mac OS X. The Samsung Kies software is required for you to be able to transfer files between your device and computer.
    Back Up the Samsung Galaxy S4 Step 21.jpg
  3. Connect the Galaxy S4 to your computer using a USB cable.
    Back Up the Samsung Galaxy S4 Step 22.jpg
  4. Launch the Samsung Kies application on your computer if the program is not already open.
    Back Up the Samsung Galaxy S4 Step 23.jpg
  5. Click on the “Back up / Restore” tab in Samsung Kies.
  6. Place a checkmark next to “Select all items.
  7. Click on “Backup. Your media files will save to your computer via Samsung Kies.
  8. Disconnect your Galaxy S4 from the computer and USB cable after you have finished backing up your data.[2]
    Back Up the Samsung Galaxy S4 Step 27.jpg

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