How to Transfer & Back Up Summertime Saga Save Files
Android & PC Guide
Back up and restore your save data safely before updating or reinstalling on Android and PC.
If you’re updating to a newer version or reinstalling the game, transferring your save files correctly is critical to avoid losing progress.
This guide explains how to back up and restore save data safely for Summertime Saga on both Android and PC.
Before updating to the latest Summertime Saga Mod version, always back up your save files to avoid losing progress. Follow the steps carefully.
01Why Save Files Get Lost
Progress is usually lost because of one of these common mistakes:
- Users uninstall before backing up save files
- Save folder gets overwritten during reinstall
- File permissions are denied during copy
- Incorrect folder is copied instead of the save folder
Players updating between stable and WIP branches can also read the Summertime Saga development update and WIP progress guide to understand current build changes, rebuild progress, and version differences before switching releases.
02Save Folder Locations
Knowing where your save files are stored is the first step before any backup or transfer.
Internal Storage β Android β Data β Game Folder
Look for a folder related to the game. If you don’t see it, enable “Show Hidden Files” in your file manager settings.Documents β Game Folder β Save
Or inside the game installation directory itself.03How to Transfer Save Files on Android
Open your file manager and navigate to:
Internal Storage β Android β Data β Game Folder
Look for a folder related to the game. If you don’t see it, enable “Show Hidden Files” in your file manager settings.
- 1Open the save folder
- 2Select all files inside
- 3Copy them
- 4Paste into a safe backup location such as Downloads or another folder
Install the latest Summertime Saga Mod version normally.
After installation is complete:
- 1Open file manager
- 2Go to the new game folder
- 3Paste the previously backed-up files
- 4Replace existing files if prompted
04How to Transfer Save Files on Windows PC
Navigate to the typical save path:
Documents β Game Folder β Save
Or check inside the game installation directory if not found there.
- 1Right-click the save folder
- 2Click Copy
- 3Paste into a backup folder on your Desktop or external drive
Extract the new version into a new folder.
- 1Open the new version folder
- 2Locate the save directory
- 3Paste the copied save files
- 4Replace existing files if asked
05How to Prevent Save File Loss
06Troubleshooting Save File Issues
- Confirm you are copying from the correct folder
- Check that file names are unchanged
- Ensure files were pasted inside the correct directory
- Restore from your backup copy
- Reinstall the version cleanly before restoring
- Avoid interrupting the file transfer process
- Use a file manager with full storage access
- Enable “Show Hidden Files” in file manager settings
- Grant storage permission to your file manager app
07Frequently Asked Questions
Will updating delete my progress?
No, if you back up and restore files properly following the steps in this guide.
Can I transfer saves between Android and PC?
Generally no. Save file formats may differ between platforms and are typically not cross-compatible.
Where should I store backup files?
Store them in a separate folder, a different drive, or external storage. Never store backups in the same game folder.
Is cloud backup supported?
Cloud support depends on the version. Manual backup using the steps in this guide is always the safest method.
- Locate the correct save folder before doing anything
- Copy and paste files to a safe backup location
- Install the new version without opening it first
- Restore backup files into the new game folder
- Launch game and verify progress loaded correctly
For download and installation help, visit the main Summertime Saga Mod APK page.
