Samsung
Turn Google Drive Backup On or Off auf Samsung
Samsung phones can run two backup systems at the same time: Samsung Cloud and Google Drive backup, tied to your Google account. Both create automatic copies of your data, but they cover different things and sync on different schedules. That is often why photos, contacts, or app data suddenly take up more space than expected in your Google Drive.
Google Drive backup on a Samsung device typically covers app data, call history, contacts, calendar entries, and device settings linked to your Google account. It runs independently from Samsung Cloud, so having both active can mean the same information is stored twice, in two separate places.
To check or change this setting, go to Tap on Settings ➔ Tap on Accounts and backup ➔ Tap on Back up data ➔ Enable or disable Back up to Google Drive. Turn the toggle on to start automatic backups to your Google account, or switch it off if you only want to rely on Samsung Cloud or a manual routine.
Disabling Google Drive backup does not delete backups already stored in your Google account. It only stops new automatic backups from being created going forward. If you switch to a new phone later, having this enabled can make restoring app data and settings faster during setup.