Samsung is launching the “Temporary Cloud Backup” feature for Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets running One UI 6 .
This feature allows users to back up and transfer an unlimited number of photos, videos, and other data for up to 30 days – all for free.
Providing customers with free storage for their data when they need to restore or transfer will make the process easier and reduce the stress of “Did I forget to transfer something?” This measure puts Samsung on par with Apple, which also provides temporary iCloud storage with the new iPhone and iPad, giving users 21 days to transfer data, with the option to extend it.
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Samsung’s “Temporary Cloud Backup” feature for One UI 6 devices allows users to recover their data whenever they want, instead of having to do so during the initial setup of their new phone through Samsung’s Setup Wizard. This feature offers greater flexibility and helps restore their data with ease and convenience.
Although users can upload as many files as they want to Samsung Cloud through their personal Samsung account, there is a maximum file size limit of 100 GB. Exceeding this limit is not possible. To restore and transfer data, users must use Wi-Fi exclusively within 30 days. After this time limit expires, Samsung will delete all data. However, it will send a warning a few days in advance.
Samsung says that temporary cloud backup will also be part of the feature, ensuring the safety of user data. Maintenance mode is a privacy-protection feature introduced last year that allows users to block access to their data while their device is being repaired.
The news comes after California, one of the world's largest economies, signed a law on Wednesday. Apple announced during an event at the White House that it is making all necessary materials and information for repairing its devices accessible across the country, not just in California.
Last week, Samsung revealed that 35 Batteries Plus stores will be added as Samsung Authorized Service Centers, giving customers more options for under-warranty repairs on Galaxy. The stores were carefully selected to cover areas not served by Samsung’s existing 2,000 or so service centers.
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Source: theverge.com
