Google Drives 15 GB free cloud storage makes accessing files from anywhere easier.
And youll get it with every Google account.
But what to do when you need more than 15 GB or out of storage space?
Thats where Google One kicks in with a whooping 100 GB to 30 TB cloud storage!
Sounds beefy, right?
First, go to Google Ones website, and sign in with your Google account.
Select any plan and complete the payment process.
After that, the selected space will merge with the 15 GB space.
Though both share the same free storage, there are a lot ofdifferences between Google Drive & Google One.
Besides the free storage, Google One has three initial plans: Basic, Standard, and Premium.
Here are the steps to get a Google One subscription plan:
On Desktop
Well done!
You have successfully bought the Google One subscription plan.
On Android or iOS
By default, most Android phones come with the Google One app preinstalled.
Go to the Play Store for Android phones, and for iPhones, head to the App Store.
After installing the app, follow the below steps.
After successfully claiming the subscription, its time to back up & restore all your files to Google One.
Most people use it from their Android phones.
And all the processes are pretty much the same.
Furthermore, you’re free to also restore all the backup data from the Google One storage.
Now, first, let me show the backup process, then how to restore files from Google One.
Swipe down and go to the Backup details section.
There youll find several options for Apps, Photos & videos, SMS, Call history, etc.
you’re able to head over to these options and change preferences as you need.
By default, Google One will select & backup essential data automatically.
After that, you will land on the Android tweaks app same Google backup tweaks page.
Now, tap on theBack up nowbutton to start the backup process.
Tapping on this will lead you to the same Google backup prefs page within the Android prefs app.
Apparently, you might want to restore all the data if you lost it from the equipment.
Now, let me show the steps to restore files from Google One backup with proper steps.
Now, all those files will start downloading to the rig.
First, you have to enter to the exact Google account where all the backups are from the gear.
So, go to theHometab from the left pane.
hit theSharebutton from theShare with your familysection.
Now, throw in in their emails, select them, and click theSendbutton.
Moreover, you could go to theGoogle family manager siteto manage your family members.
Now, let me show the entire procedure with the proper steps.
After that, all the invited members will receive an invitation mail.
They need to accept that to sue the shared Google One cloud storage.
There is no strict rule to select all five members at once.
it’s possible for you to add others later after selecting one or two.
Note:All the added members cant access your stored files from the shared space.
They need your permission to access any of your files.
you’re free to also remove any members if required.
To cancel Google Ones extra storage, click thegear icon (prefs)beside the profile picture.
SelectCancel membership > Cancel.
Click theCancel membershipbutton from the prompt.
And then you better do one more thing.
Now, lets see the entire procedure with proper steps and pictures.
you’re free to see your Google Ones next payment date, and there will be aManagebutton.
Another prompt will pop up, asking you about the reason for canceling the subscription plan.
Youll see several options to give your answer.
So, select one reason and click theContinuebutton.
Now, hit theCancel subscriptionbutton for the last time from the final confirmation prompt.
FAQs
What is Google One & how to use it?
Get the app from the Play Store, and enter with your Google account.
Tap on the upgrade button, choose the plan, and complete the payment.
Can I use Google One without subscribing?
you could use Google Ones free 15 GB storage to back up your Android or iPhone data.
What are Google Ones initial plans & monthly costs?
However, Google Drive offers 15 GB of free space, but its not enough.
Thats why Google One subscription plans come with 100 GB to 2 TB storage.
Additionally, top-notch perks like the storage-sharing feature make it even more alluring.
you could also get discounted hotel deals, VPN, and Google Store credits.
In this article, I have shown Google Ones entire road map.
Yet, for further queries, comment below.
So, store smartly & be safe!
