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What is invisible backup??

(Topic created on: 01-15-2024 10:35 PM)
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shaabi4u
Active Level 1
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Galaxy S
I got the msg that free space to delete invisible backup, whats that? 
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MOQBALI
Expert Level 4
Galaxy S
The message suggests there might be hidden backup files taking up space on your device. To free up space, check your device's backup settings or use a file manager app to locate and remove unnecessary backup files. Ensure you're not deleting critical data unintentionally.
Samsung_specialist
Community Manager
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Galaxy S

Kindly follow the steps below:

"Clear Cache."
Delete Unnecessary Files:

Use the "My Files" or "Files" app on your Samsung phone to navigate through your storage.
Identify and delete any unnecessary files, such as downloaded files, documents, or media that you no longer need.

Check Google Drive or Samsung Cloud:
If you are using Google Drive or Samsung Cloud for backups, check if there are redundant or unnecessary backups.
Delete any backups that are no longer needed or relevant.

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Icedawg
Beginner Level 2
Galaxy S

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  •  I have the same question.  In your suggestions to remedy. I didn't see that you addressed  question. I don't use any cloud drives for storage . And I don't imagine that any photos, videos or any files,  downloads etc. That I may deem unnecessary or redundant. Would be labeled as invisible back ups. Can you please address specifically. What the term : invisible backup" is in reference to?    When I push the button to " select files". It merely takes me to the main " my files directory ". Which leaves one wondering what is " invisible backup" , considering it tells me about duplicates and the directly shows me those photos or video files, skipping any main file menus..  thank you for directly defining " invisible backups" for those of us with this quandry.
rivanb
Beginner Level 2
Galaxy S

I believe invisible backup refers to the backups of original files after phot editing. So, when you open a photo in gallery and click the pencil icon to edit, the option to "revert" will be grayed out after you delete invisible backups. I was able to clear 6 GB of space after deleting invisible backups. I don't need the revert option on photos I've edited many months ago.

Hamwas
Beginner Level 2
Galaxy S

The invisible backups are the originals of your edited images. As samsung allows you to revert edited images back to their original form.

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Brish76
Beginner Level 3
Galaxy S

I just verified this.

I took a photo, edited it, and then deleted all invisible files (which it listed all the files in there after i clicked on it). I then went back to the gallery to try to revert that image and it was unable to.

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