Is Samsung Cloud and Google Photos the same?

Sharing is where Google Photos truly shines.
Samsung has partnered with Microsoft, and as a result, the company has ditched Samsung cloud in favor of OneDrive integration in the Gallery app. Starting with One UI 2.0, the users will be able to enjoy the seamless integration of OneDrive in the default app.
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Is Samsung Cloud 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.
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Is Google Photos the same as the cloud?

Launched in 2015, Google Photos is a tool that can store photos, videos and screenshots taken by your phone. It's a solid media backup to have at your disposal. And, because it's a cloud-based tool, it can free up space on your phone. Plus, it works on both Android and iOS devices.
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How do I transfer photos from Samsung to Google cloud?

To back up Photos or Videos in Google Photos, follow these steps:
  1. 1 Tap on Google Photos.
  2. 2 Activate Backup & sync option.
  3. 3 Click on Change Settings to change the image quality. ...
  4. 4 Tap the three vertical dots option to select the images to backup.
  5. 5 Tap the three vertical dots option again and select Back up now.
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Should I use Samsung gallery or Google Photos?

Google Photos works better as a photo backup service, and the AI functionality coupled with seamless sharing is unmatched by others. Samsung Gallery hits back with better offline access to images, practical UI, and superior editing options.
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Why you should not use Google Photos?

When you use Google photos, then many of your images will contain hidden data, embedded into the files, that discloses the time and exact location the photo was taken, the device you were using, even the camera settings. Google admits it pulls this so-called EXIF data into its analytics machine.
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Do I need both Gallery and Google Photos?

The primary distinction of Google Photos is its backup feature. This ensures you won't lose important pictures if you misplace your device or upgrade to a new one. While you can use both Google Photos and your built-in gallery app at the same time, you have to choose one as the default.
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Is Samsung Cloud shutting down?

Samsung Cloud is slated to shut down by the end of June 2021 and users will not be able to use Gallery Sync or Drive Storage after June 30, 2021. Not just that, the more pressing aspect is that they will be unable to download their data from Samsung Cloud and it will be deleted.
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How do I get photos off Samsung Cloud?

You can access Samsung Cloud directly on your Galaxy phone and tablet.
  1. To access Samsung Cloud on your phone, navigate to and open Settings.
  2. Tap your name at the top of the screen, and then tap Samsung Cloud.
  3. From here, you can view your synced apps, back up additional data, and restore data.
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Can I migrate Samsung Cloud to Google Drive?

Step 3: Choose Samsung Cloud from the list of cloud services and authorize your Samsung Cloud account. When that is done, click Add Cloud Drive in the target drive section and select Google Drive. Authorize your Google Drive. Step 4: When that is done, click Migrate to backup your Samsung Cloud to Google Drive.
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Does deleting photos from gallery delete from Google Photos?

Deleting Google Photos app will have no effect on the pictures on your phone. Your pictures will no longer automatically be uploaded to your Google Photos, in your Google account. If you want your pics backed up to Google, you will have to do it manually. That's all that will happen.
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Do photos automatically go to Google Photos?

If you're using the Android or iOS app, this is achieved by selecting Backup and Sync, which is found in Settings. After that, any new photos and videos you take will be automatically uploaded to your Google Photos library.
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Do Google Photos stay forever?

Share All sharing options for: Google Photos will end its free unlimited storage on June 1st, 2021. After five years of offering unlimited free photo backups at “high quality,” Google Photos will start charging for storage once more than 15 gigs on the account have been used.
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Do I need Samsung Cloud If I have Google?

Do I need Samsung Cloud If I use Google? 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.
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Should I use Samsung or Google backup?

If you are going to switch phones to another Samsung brand in the future, use the Samsung backup. If you switch to a different android phone manufacturer, then use Google backup. However, there is no reason not to use both.
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What is the cloud called for Samsung?

With Samsung Cloud, you can be worry-free from losing your data to a lost, stolen, or broken Galaxy device. Get an easy and seamless backup, sync, restore, and upgrade experience across all your Galaxy devices.
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What is replacing Samsung Cloud?

Please note: from September 30, 2021, Gallery Sync and Drive storage will no longer be supported by Samsung Cloud and any stored data will be deleted. These features will now be supported by Microsoft OneDrive. You can find more information about thetermination of Samsung Cloud services here.
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Where are Samsung photos stored?

By default, your captured pictures and videos are stored on your device's internal memory. If you have installed a MicroSD card, you can save room on your device by moving pictures, videos, and other files to your MicroSD card.
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Where are Samsung Cloud photos?

It may be in your device folders.

On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Photos app . At the bottom, tap Library. Under "Photos on device," check your device folders.
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Will I lose my photos when Samsung Cloud ends?

(Pocket-lint) - Samsung announced earlier this year that it is killing some features in Samsung Cloud, including Drive Storage and Gallery Sync. That means you won't be able to sync your files and images to the cloud, and any existing files you've backed up will be deleted.
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Why did Samsung remove the cloud?

Samsung uses its cloud storage to provide backup for contacts, calendars and also images. The company has decided to stop providing cloud storage for images and hence has been asking its users to download the images stored in the cloud before the company deletes it.
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Will Samsung Cloud deleted my gallery?

On July 1, all photos and files held in Samsung Cloud will be deleted outright and will no longer be recoverable.
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Does Samsung Gallery sync with Google Photos?

Go to your Samsung phone and open Google Photo App. Sign in to the account you would like to use. Search for your account profile at the top right of the screen. Once you enter your account profile, go to Photos settings > Back up & sync.
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How do I use Google Photos instead of Samsung gallery?

Here are the steps to making the photos app your default app.
  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Scroll down and tap on Apps.
  3. Tap on the three-dot menu on the middle-right side.
  4. Tap on Default apps. ...
  5. Choose which category of Default apps you want to change (assistant, browser, launcher phone, SMS, etc.).
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