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Will data be lost when uninstalling a cloud drive?

Created on 2025-06-19 12:05:34
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When uninstalling a cloud drive application, whether data is lost depends on where the data is stored.

  1. Local Data: If the cloud drive stores files only on your device (local storage), uninstalling it will delete those files. For example, if you use a cloud drive app to sync files from your PC and delete them from the cloud but keep them locally, uninstalling the app may remove the local copies unless you back them up elsewhere.

  2. Cloud Storage: If the files are stored in the cloud (remote servers), uninstalling the app won’t delete them. You can reinstall the app later or access the files via a web portal. For instance, if you upload documents to Tencent Cloud’s COS (Cloud Object Storage) and uninstall the Tencent Cloud Drive app, your files remain intact in the cloud.

Example:

  • Data Loss Scenario: You use a cloud drive to sync photos from your phone to the app’s local folder. If you uninstall the app without backing up the photos, they may be deleted.
  • No Data Loss Scenario: You store files in Tencent Cloud’s COS and access them via the app. Uninstalling the app doesn’t affect the files in COS.

To avoid accidental data loss, always back up important files or confirm their storage location before uninstalling a cloud drive app. Tencent Cloud’s COS provides reliable cloud storage with features like versioning and cross-region replication to safeguard data.