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Samsung Galaxy S8+

Android 7.0
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Back up pictures and videos to Google Drive

You can back up pictures and videos to Google Drive to ensure that no data is lost when you update your phone's software or if you lose your phone. To back up your pictures and videos, you need to activate your Google account on your phone and set up your phone for internet.

Slide your finger upwards on the screen.
Press Gallery and go to the required folder.
Press and hold the required picture or video clip.
Press the field above
Press SHARE.
Press Save to Drive.
Press the field below
To create a new folder, press the new folder icon and follow the instructions on the screen to create the new folder.
Press SELECT.
Press SAVE.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Find "Gallery"
    • Slide your finger upwards on the screen.
    • Press Gallery and go to the required folder.
  • 2
    Select pictures and video clips
    • Press and hold the required picture or video clip.
    • Press the field above "All".
    • Press SHARE.
    • Press Save to Drive.
  • 3
    Select location
    • Press the field below "Folder" and go to the required folder.
    • To create a new folder, press the new folder icon and follow the instructions on the screen to create the new folder.
    • Press SELECT.
  • 4
    Back up pictures and video clips
    • Press SAVE.
  • 5
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.