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Feb 23, 2026 News

Domestic Tech/Science Society 🔥 70 2/23 16:30

KakaoTalk Free Backup Limited to 20MB: Save Photos Manually

1KakaoTalk's free backup is limited to 20MB, requiring caution.
2Only text is saved; photos and videos must be backed up separately.
3Use paid services or manual saving to avoid losing precious photos.

📖 Easy Explanation

🔍 Background

When switching to a new smartphone, many want to transfer KakaoTalk chats. However, relying solely on the free backup feature often leads to data loss.

📌 Key Points

The standard free backup only saves text and has a tiny 20MB limit. Photos and videos are not included and won't transfer to a new phone. To move everything safely, use the paid 'Talk Drawer' service or save important files manually.

💡 Why It Matters

Losing precious memories like family photos after switching phones is heartbreaking. Before changing devices, it is safest to manually download and save essential photos to your device.

📚 Glossary

백업 (Backup)Creating a copy of data to keep it safe in case the original is lost.
톡서랍 플러스 (Talk Drawer Plus)A paid subscription service that automatically backs up KakaoTalk chats and files.
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