You can make an Android backup using both native system tools and third-party applications. Let's consider all the convenient options for creating a copy of the entire system and individual applications.

The system can be backed up using native smartphone OS tools and third-party applications. All users of Android devices are recommended to make a reservation through a Google account or through utilities from developers, as this is the most convenient and safest way.

In addition to it, at the moment you can download a lot of applications on Google Play that perform the same operations. But, as with other software, you should trust personal information, all passwords, contacts and messages only to utilities from trusted sources. It is best if they are recommended by the editors of the Google Play online store. But even in this case, Google provides the most reliable guarantee of data safety.

Backup is a system recovery through the built-in (“native”) utility of the device after creating a backup copy. This is extremely easy to do through the “Settings” of your smartphone or tablet.

Instructions:

• Go to your phone's "Settings" and go to the "Reservations" menu. Its position varies depending on the brand of smartphone and even its model. The easiest way to find a section is to search for the phrase “backup”. The system itself will show the required catalog of options.

• Next, make sure that “Auto Backup” and “Auto Restore” are enabled. These functions trigger the automatic creation of backups and their use when necessary. For example, if the user reinstalls applications, the system restores all specified settings - passwords and logins, etc.

• Through “Auto Backup Settings” you can set a schedule for automatically creating copies of the system, the connection type for the operation (for example, “via Wi-Fi only”) and manage the created copies. Here it is also possible to restore the OS using one of them.

• Synchronization and restoration through a Google account is carried out if the smartphone is logged into it and the required email address is indicated in the “Account for backup” column. The process will happen automatically.
• “Local backup” is the storage of data of a certain category. These may be user settings of the system and/or applications. If the device owner does not need any other information, this is an extremely convenient way to save only the necessary information.

The instructions are written using the example of a Xiaomi phone running Android 7.0 OS. The procedure is the same for all modern smartphones running the latest versions of operating systems.

This is the most reliable method, which in the vast majority of cases is sufficient to save not only the operating system, but also user data. The reservation always takes place through a Google account and through the internal phone settings, if any.

Like other applications of this kind, this utility is capable of creating system backups. The procedure is quite simple and similar to creating a copy through a system tool. But it allows you to make a wider selection of the data that needs to be reserved.

Procedure for advanced users:

• Go to the Recovery Script menu section.

• Make the necessary settings to create a copy and start the process.

• The created reservation will be noted in the general list of backups.

This application uses root rights to create backups and restore the system. Users who do not have the appropriate knowledge can seriously disrupt the functionality of the OS, that is, the firmware.

The Helium application makes it possible to backup data from individual applications, which is extremely convenient if you need to save information for a specific one.

To do this you need:

• In the Backup section, select applications from the list by checking them. It is for them that data will be backed up. You can click Select All to make a copy of all applications on your smartphone.

• Set up the process by marking the information in the application that you want to save.

• Go to the Restore and Sync section and select the appropriate recovery method.

MyPhoneExplorer is software that allows you to create an Android backup on your computer. After connecting the smartphone to the PC, you need to perform the following steps:

• Go to the “Miscellaneous” section and select the “Back up data” column.

• Set up a future copy and confirm the action. To be sure, the created file can be copied to your computer.

The program allows you to copy only a certain category of data, which the built-in tool does an excellent job of. Namely - notes, contacts, call log, events and tasks, SMS.

• Use a key combination to call up the forced recovery menu. You can see how to do this in the instructions for the device.
• In the menu, click “backup\and restore”. Next, select “Backup” to create a backup copy.

• After creating a copy, you can restore the system in the same way, only by clicking on “Restore”.

To make a backup using the IMEI of an android, just copy the file “nv_data.bin” in the “efs” folder. This can be done through any program that allows you to see system files in the smartphone directory. For example, Explorer will do.

Double-click on this folder and select “Create a zip archive.” After that, through the same application, the archive can be extracted to the root of the device’s system, in the “sdcard” folder.

How to backup individual applications on Android

Any software that allows you to create backups of individual elements can handle backing up data for individual applications. For example, this app is Helium. With its help, you can restore even just one installed utility.

Backing up instant messengers

You can selectively backup and restore messenger data using one of the utilities mentioned or using the built-in application option. Not all software allows this possibility, so you should take care of backing up your data in advance if necessary.

Some instant messengers allow you to backup text message data so that the user does not lose correspondence with contacts. Let's look at direct instructions using Viber as an example:

• go to the “Settings” of the application and click on the “Account” section;

• select “Backup” and follow the instructions;

• connect your Google account if necessary.

The backup will thus be made through Google Drive, to which the application will automatically connect if such permission is available. The request will also be sent automatically when you select an account.

• Open the application and select the appropriate category to view all installed software.

• Mark the messengers from which you want to save data and confirm the action.

You can view the created copies through the application itself, as well as restore them if necessary.

• Launch the application and select the messengers you want to reserve from the list.

• Complete the operation and find the file through the search menu.

The application operates on the same principle as Super Backup. All such software works using the same algorithms, but some can be more effective if they work more correctly with the technical characteristics of the device.

Although synchronization and backup via Google is still considered the most reliable backup method for Android devices, some users decide to use more flexible tools. Among them, there are various applications that make it possible to reserve both the entire system and individual instant messengers.

As the well-known IT wisdom says, system administrators are divided into those who do not make backups and those who already make backups. I think everyone has had to set up a phone/tablet from scratch at least once after updating or crashing. But it’s not at all necessary to do this if you have a saved backup. In this article we will look at different types of backup (backup) of the contents of Android devices for all occasions.

Introduction

Having received root on a smartphone, the average user begins to experiment with the device and install various interface modifications, themes, fonts, new kernels, firmware, radio and root applications. As a regular, long-time and active user of the 4PDA and XDA Developers forums, I can say that very often such experiments end in questions with the wording: “The phone won’t boot, what should I do?” Even after reading the instructions very carefully, you can make a typo or press the wrong button, and then get a bootloop - an eternal boot of the phone with repeated bootanimation. In the worst case, you can get a “brick” - the phone will not turn on at all. This happens very rarely, and, frankly, you need to try very hard to, for example, kill flash memory. Usually, what users consider to be a “brick” can be successfully restored with the help of simple manipulations. And backup will help us a lot with this. Basic backup functions that will satisfy most ordinary users are offered by Google itself. In your phone settings there is an “Accounts” tab where you can check the necessary boxes. After flashing or resetting the device to factory settings or activating a new phone, Android itself will restore contacts, history and tabs of the Chrome browser, Google Keep notes, photos, application data, calendar events, and so on. In the latest versions of Android, you can restore the desktop with all shortcuts and automatically install all previously installed applications. However, Google can't backup everything. System and application settings will be reset, saved passwords (or rather, authentication tokens) will disappear, applications from third-party markets will not be installed again. Therefore, we need tools that can save everything. We'll talk about them.

WARNING

Most of the applications described in this article require root and BusyBox.

Backup of applications and their data.

I myself follow the “clean install” approach. When upgrading to new firmware, it’s easier for me to set up programs from scratch. And the appearance of bugs in this case is reduced to nothing, especially when moving to the next major version of the firmware. But many users find it more convenient to save application settings and restore them on new firmware. This is especially true for third-party programs that are not in the market. I will focus on the two most popular applications, with millions of downloads.

Titanium Backup

The most powerful tool for backing up, restoring, freezing and deleting applications along with their data (including system ones and those pre-installed by the manufacturer). Allows you to set up automatic backup on a schedule without closing applications, and transfer any application to an SD card. You can store different backups of one application, save SMS, MMS, call history, browser bookmarks, Wi-Fi access points in the form of an XML file. Can sync all backups to Dropbox, Box and Google Drive. Using this application, it is easy to make any user application a system application, add encryption, and link the application to the market after recovery (for further updates). A convenient feature is the creation of an update.zip archive based on a backup of applications and data, which can be flashed from the recovery console to restore applications and settings. One of the most useful uses of Titanium Backup is to transfer applications and their settings between devices. As an example, I’ll show you how to make the popular WhatsApp messenger work on a tablet without a SIM card. When you search for a program in the market, the description page will indicate that this program is not supported on your device. Even if you download and install the APK, to activate the program you need to call the device, which a tablet without a SIM card (or LTE with a tariff without voice calls or a dialer cut out of the firmware) cannot do. So, go to Titanium, look for the desired application, click on it and click “Save” in the pop-up menu. If you swipe left in the menu, you can call up additional functions. The same menu can be called up with a long tap on the application in the list. After running the script, a new entry about the creation of a successful backup will appear in the notification panel. For ease of use, I advise you to configure the program to upload backups to the cloud. Synchronization can be configured on the third tab - “Schedules”. Click “Start” on the “Synchronization with Google Drive” item, and a notification in the curtain will indicate successful completion. On the tablet we launch Titanium and synchronize backups with the cloud. At the same time, the newly made backup from the phone is downloaded. WhatsApp will be at the very end of the list of programs. A crossed out name means that the program is not installed on the tablet. Click on the program and select “Restore” from the pop-up menu. All. You can launch WhatsApp.

Helium - App Sync and Backup

The main difference of the program is the ability to work without superuser rights (the application uses the standard backup manager, available in any Android starting from version 4.0. - Ed.). At the same time, some of the functions are reduced and a companion application is required on the computer. The program will allow you to backup your user dictionary, messages and call logs, and Wi-Fi access points. System applications cannot be backed up, even if you are rooted. Also, reservation may be prohibited by the developers of some programs. They will be at the bottom of the list. For example, WhatsApp cannot be backed up. Helium remembers all the devices on which it was launched and allows you to restore backups separately on different devices. Backups can be stored on a memory card or in the cloud (Google Drive, Box, Dropbox), and can also be made on a schedule. Another feature of the application is that it is easy to transfer data between devices, for example, having started a game on one device, you can continue it on another.

IMEI

There are often cases when, after updating the firmware, cellular communications and the Internet stop working. This is a sure sign that the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) has failed. This number is unique for each device and serves to identify the device on the network. If there is a failure, it may be reset to zero, and the device will no longer see the network. To avoid such cases, I advise you to make a backup of the EFS partition containing the IMEI in advance: using programs from the market, manually through the console (adb shell) or on the device through a terminal emulator. It is worth noting that for different devices the partition table may differ radically depending on the chips used. In the case of Nexus 4, you need to enter the following commands in the terminal: Backup IMEI: su dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p8 of=/sdcard/m9kefs1.img dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p9 of=/sdcard/m9kefs2.img Recovery IMEI: su dd if=/sdcard/m9kefs1.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p8 dd if=/sdcard/m9kefs2.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p9 Nexus 5 does not have a separate EFS partition. Therefore, you need to backup sections 12 and 13, which contain not only IMEI, but also other data: su dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p12 of=/sdcard/modemst1.img dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13 of=/sdcard/ modemst2.img Restoration is carried out using a similar command.

Photos and videos

After unsuccessful firmware update or, for example, damage or theft of the phone, the most unpleasant sensation is caused by the loss of captured videos and photos. After all, applications can be reinstalled, passwords can be restored if necessary, and photos, if you don’t protect yourself in advance, will be lost forever. And in the market there are programs for every taste for saving your photos and videos. Let's look at a few of them.

Google+

A standard program from the “good corporation”, pre-installed on all stock firmware. I’ve been using it for a long time and on all devices (currently the albums contain more than 10 thousand photos). Automatically syncs all captured photos with closed Picassa albums (soon the same feature will appear in Google Drive). Photos will be available on all devices logged into the same account. If you have Internet access, all photos can be viewed even on a new device by logging into your Google account. A nice bonus is auto-correction of some photos, creation of collages from similar photos and GIF animations from series of photos. “Auto-creatives” also automatically appear - a cut to music from many photos and videos taken on the same day. When you change the location where you take photos and videos, “Stories” and “Travel” usually appear.

Other options

• MEGA- provides 50 GB of storage by default, has flexible settings, a synchronization client for the computer and an extension for the Chrome browser. Different viewing modes, the ability to open folders for other users.

• Cloud Mail.ru- 100 GB for new users. It has a nice interface and a client for the computer.

• Dropbox- is interesting because it has a companion application, Carousel, which can not only automatically upload photos, but also clean your smartphone from those that have already been downloaded.

INFO

It is better to store important backups in the cloud or on your computer so that they can be used even after a complete wipe of the device.

Backup of arbitrary files

There are also various programs for backing up files on an SD card. In general, they have similar features and differ in interface or supported cloud services.

Foldersync

Material Design, support for Amazon Cloud Drive, Box, Dropbox, FTP, Google Drive, Mega, OneDrive, SMB/CIFS, WebDav, Yandex Disk. It has a built-in file manager, many settings, filters, and convenient planning. Ability to configure two-way synchronization, transfer hidden files, configure transfer via Wi-Fi / mobile Internet, Tasker support, PIN code protection, ability to synchronize subfolders.

DataSync

Ability to synchronize between devices via Bluetooth, schedule, application data, files and folders. Automatic two-way data synchronization will allow you to save game progress and automatically download it to all connected devices when data changes on one of them.

Dropsync

Advanced synchronization client with Dropbox. Uploading photos and videos, monitoring battery level, Wi-Fi/3G/4G/WiMax connections and adaptation according to user preferences, customizable auto-sync interval, plug-in for Tasker, ability to select synchronization mode: download only, download and delete, only downloading, mirror downloading and more. Essentially, this is an analogue of the Dropbox desktop client with on-the-fly synchronization (as in the Linux version of the client, file changes are tracked using the inotify mechanism, so everything is synchronized at once, and not at certain time intervals).

INFO

For Linux/UNIX users, rsync backup for Android is suitable, which will allow you to send and receive files from a remote server via SSH. Has Tasker support.

Full device backup

Nandroid backup (from NAND - the type of memory used in modern smartphones) is a complete backup of the entire firmware along with applications, data and settings. The function is supported by TWRP or CWM. In addition, you can make a backup directly from Android using the Online nandroid backup program. The already discussed Titanium, as well as Nandroid manager, will help you recover individual data. First, let's see how to make a backup from the recovery console.

CWM

To create a backup, select Backup and Restore, and then Backup to /sdcard. Before clicking, you can select the backup format or free up unused data. To restore, select Backup and Restore and then Restore from /sdcard. If you select Advanced restore from /sdcard, you can specify the boot, system, data, cache, sd-ext partitions for recovery separately. For greater safety, the resulting backup can be transferred to a computer. But there's a catch. The fact is that if the device has an “external” (real) memory card, CWM will place the backup in it and it will be available for saving on the computer using standard means (directory clockworkmod/backup/date-and-time-of-backup on the memory card ). Everything is fine here.

A lyrical digression, or a declaration of love for Nexus devices. If you look at the partition structure of Nexus devices using the adb shell busybox fdisk /dev/block/mmcblk0 command (you need root and installed from the BusyBox market), you can see the following picture (see screenshot "Partition structure on Nexus 5 and Nexus 4"). The aboot partition is the primary bootloader. It can be damaged if, for example, you flash the kernel or bootloader from another device or pull out the cord from the phone during the flashing process. In this case, the partition table crashes and the phone stops loading into the bootloader and recovery, and also stops responding to fastboot and adb commands. An ordinary user thinks that it is a “brick” and takes the phone to a service center, where he pays more than a hundred dollars for a new one to replace the allegedly burnt board. In fact, in section 15 for Nexus 4 and section 11 for Nexus 5 there is a backup copy of the bootloader - abootb. This is one of the reasons why it is almost impossible to kill the Nexus, because the backup bootloader can be restored without any problems. Turn off the smartphone and turn it on while pressing the keys simultaneously . Then simultaneously press and hold the button combinations (will only work if the main bootloader is killed). After this, we connect the device to the computer (now it will be detected and ADB will work) and copy the backup bootloader to the main partition using the commands $ adb shell su The partition table will be restored, and if necessary, you can then flash the desired bootloader.

However, in smartphones without a memory card slot or in the absence of one, the backup will be invisible to the user. This is because Android's internal memory mount points have changed since version 4.2 to support multi-user operation. The virtual (internal) memory card itself is mounted in /data/media, and the CWM backup is also located there. But the main user's data is in /data/media/0, and it is this directory that is then mounted as /sdcard. Therefore, the backup will remain unavailable using standard means and without root rights. You can get a backup from /data/media using a file manager with superuser rights or by connecting your smartphone to your computer in recovery mode. Next, enter the command adb shell, and then ls /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/ to search for the directory with the latest backup. We transfer the backup with approximately the following command: $ adb pull /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/2015-04-20.15.46.18 \ "D:\Nexus5\Backup\Nandroid\2015-04-20.15.46.18" where the numbers are the previously found backup, corresponding to the date and time of appearance, and at the end - the path on the computer to store the backup, which can be arbitrary.

TWRP

To create a backup, click the Backup button and mark the required sections with crosses (not sure - select all). Additionally, you can remove encryption, enable compression, skip creating an MD5 hash, and select saving to a USB - OTG flash drive. As a result, the backup will be in the /sdcard/twrp/backups/backup-date-and-time directory. Unlike CWM, it will be available regardless of the presence of a memory card. To restore, click Restore and select the one you need.

INFO

The market has a large number of programs for separate backup and recovery of SMS, calls, contacts, kernels, recovery, and so on.

Nandroid Manager

It is a one-stop tool to manage all your Nandroid backups. Using Nandroid Manager, you can recover applications and data, SMS, call log, Wi-Fi hotspots, saved paired Bluetooth devices, user dictionary from Nandroid. The application sees backups created in both custom recoveries, and allows you to rename them and search for information in separate databases within the backup.
Nandroid Manager Features

Online nandroid backup

Allows you to make a backup on a device operating in normal mode, without rebooting into recovery. In the settings you can select the following options:

• Backup name - manually each time / by UTC time zone / by phone time zone / based on the firmware version number, including the time of creation.

• Backup type - CWM/TWRP with or without compression.

• Mode - normal (full) / selection of partitions for copying. When you select the latter, a list with choices opens.

• Where to save the backup.

• The number of backups for storage is from “all” to 10 (if full, the older ones are deleted).

• Saving Yaffs2 sections as Tar files.

• Excluding Dalvik Cache from backup.

• Excluding Google Music files from backup.

The program supports uploading backup files to the cloud, FTP or Google Drive. A customizable schedule for automatic backups is available, from “every day” to “every 30 days” with the option “only when the device is charging.” Additionally, Tasker actions are supported using the plugin.

Backup using ADB

The method, so to speak, is for geeks. We connect the smartphone to the computer, enable USB debugging. Next, we use the adb backup command, which has the following keys:

• -f FILE - location and name of the backup file to be created on the computer. If this parameter is not present, the backup will be created in the current folder called backup.ab. On Windows, paths with spaces and special characters should be enclosed in quotes.

• -apk | -noapk - whether or not to save the APK application in the backup. The default is not to save.

• -system | -nosystem - whether to save system applications in backup. The default is to save. Selecting -nosystem will prevent system applications from being saved when -all is specified.

• -all - save all installed applications, including system ones, in backup.

• -shared | -noshared - whether to include application data and the contents of the memory card in the backup. The default is not to save.

• - here you can write a list of applications that will be backed up. Ignores -nosystem.

Accordingly, to perform a full backup, use the following command: $ adb backup -f "D:\Backup\ADB-2015-04-20.ab" -apk -shared -all -system After this, Now unlock your device and confirm the backup operation, and a notification on the phone asking you to confirm the operation and set an optional password for the backup. The process of creating a backup copy can last more than forty minutes, so there is no need to be nervous. To restore, use the command “adb restore path-to-file”, for the example above it will be: $ adb restore "D:\Backup\ADB-2015-04-20.ab" Confirm the request on the phone, enter the password (if you set it when backup) and wait for recovery, which may take even longer than creating the backup itself.

INFO

You can find out the IMEI numbers of all your devices linked to Google (including old ones) on the page google.com/settings/dashboard by opening the Android list.

Conclusion

I hope this article will help you save time and nerves when experimenting with the device. And even the loss or theft of a phone will not be a tragedy if backups of photos and applications are stored in the cloud.

An incorrectly installed system update, a broken smartphone, or erroneous user actions are not all the reasons why a phone book may be lost. To prevent this from happening, it is important to back up this data regularly. About how to do backup contacts Android, will tell

What is a contact backup

A contact backup is a means of storing phone numbers in safe places for quick recovery in case of possible loss. It is recommended to perform backups regularly, especially if new data is constantly being added. This is necessary so that in an unforeseen situation you do not face the fact that important information is irretrievably lost.

How to backup contacts on Android

There are several ways to backup data:

• via Google;
• export to phone memory or SD card;
• use special applications.

Each of these methods has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Synchronization via Google

Synchronization via Google is the easiest and most convenient way to create a backup. If there is an Internet connection, the user will be able to restore all of his data anywhere and at any time. At the same time, if there is no Internet connection, this procedure will not work.

There are several ways to move contacts to your Google account. Firstly, each new phone number can be placed in cloud storage. When creating it, the system prompts you to indicate where it should be located—on the SIM, in the gadget’s memory, or in your Google account. If you select the third option, it will automatically be placed in the cloud, from where it can be conveniently restored.

To synchronize numbers already stored in the device’s memory, open “Contacts”, go to the menu, select “Import/Export”.

After these steps, right here in the menu, click “Accounts”, select the one you need and perform synchronization.

Now you can check the actions in your Google profile via PC. All synced numbers will appear in the Google Contacts section.

You should know that when synchronizing with Google, only numbers saved in the memory of mobile devices are transferred. Those placed on the SIM card will not be moved, so if you also need to copy them to your profile, you will need to first send them to the phone book in your mobile gadget.

Export contacts to phone memory or SD card

When choosing this solution, all numbers are saved on the internal or external storage device as a file in .vcf format. This document can then be left in memory or moved anywhere, for example, to a PC or to cloud storage Google, Yandex, Dropbox or any other for easy access via the Internet.

To perform the transfer, you need to open the appropriate section. go to the menu and select “Import/Export”. First, the mobile device is indicated (from where the data will be retrieved), and then the drive on which the information will be saved. The next step is to select the numbers to export.

A notification will appear on the screen indicating that a new file has been created with the .vcf extension. After a few seconds the operation will be completed.

Dedicated backup apps

Another way to backup a contact list on your Android device is to use third-party applications.

One of the most common and does not require RTH rights is MCBackup. It is available for download on Google Play. After installation, you will need to give the utility access to the phone book, and then, after launch, click “Backup”. The program will create a document with the .vcf extension. After that, click “Send” and choose what to do with the file - you can send it via instant messengers to yourself or to your email inbox, from where it will be available to the user at any time.

Another well-known utility for backing up Android contacts is G Cloud. Its capabilities are wider. After installing the application, you will need to register by entering your email. Next, the user will be able to make backups of phone numbers, call logs, messages, images and videos, music, data. To store information, the user has 1 GB of space in cloud storage, but if necessary, it can be expanded for a fee.

Backup smart contacts. Convenient and functional, as well as easy-to-use utility for creating backups. Once launched, it automatically scans the phone, finds contacts and offers to back them up. After making copies, you can email them to yourself as a file with a .vcf extension.

How to restore contacts from a backup

To restore information from your Google account after reinstalling the system or other actions that caused the loss of contacts, you will need to log in to your profile on your phone and synchronize your personal data. In the settings you need to find “Accounts”, then “Add an account”, indicate “Google” and enter your registration data. Then click on the created account and synchronize.

The numbers in the phone book are not displayed immediately, but after some time, so you should not be surprised to find that they are missing immediately after performing the operation.

To recover data from a file with the .vcf extension, you need to download the document to the internal memory of the gadget or to an external drive, and then open the phone book, then the menu, go to “Import/export” and sequentially select first external or internal memory, and then mobile device as a contact receiver. After these steps, the gadget scans the memory for documents with the .vcf extension and copies the data from them to the specified location.

Another option is to find the file in the gadget’s memory, click on it, and then specify which account the numbers will be installed in.

More information about importing a phone book from various media or a Google account is described in the corresponding one.

Conclusion

Know, how to back up contacts on Android necessary so as not to lose valuable information if the device malfunctions or for other reasons. You can do this using your Google account, exporting contacts to a memory card or internal storage, or through third-party software.

Backups are often irreplaceable. There is nothing worse than losing all the valuable information on your phone or computer and then finding out that you never backed up your valuable smartphone data, photo albums or documents.

Experienced users are advised to always make a backup before installing root or new ROM firmware. The reason is simple: some actions require a factory reset and therefore erase your data, so it is better to move it to another location to be able to recover it later.

So, here are some ways to backup Android.

Google Backup

As you probably know, Google is always here to help protect all your apps and data, and you can take advantage of this by following a few simple steps:

1. Go to settings.
2. Open the section " Reset and Backup».
3. Next, find an option to back up the type of data you want (including Wi-Fi passwords, settings, app data).

Remember that this will all be linked to your Google account and you can choose the option to automatically restore your data when you install the app again.

Backing up app data using a Google account is one of the easiest ways.

How to Backup Everything Using Software Tools: MobiKin Assistant

You never know when you might accidentally delete something valuable. Hence, backing up your data is absolutely necessary and we are sure many of you have gone through this difficult journey. This doesn't just apply if you've lost your phone - installing updates can sometimes cause you to lose your data too.

An easy way to ensure your data is backed up is to use the MobiKin Assistant app for Android, which exports everything including contacts, text messages, apps, photos, music, videos and more in their original format and quality.

MobiKin's interface is user-friendly.

If you just want to get the result you want, this application will achieve it without any problems. All you need to do is download MobiKin Assistant from reliable sources.

After downloading and installing the above software on your device, simply follow the instructions and soon your data will be securely stored and, plus, some of the internal memory of your device will be freed up.

Are you an iPhone user? MobiKin also has an assistant for iOS devices. If you need to backup your iPhone or iPad, try MobiKin Assistant for iOS.

Manual backup using PC

If you don't feel like trusting third-party software to do the job, there is always the DIY method.

1. Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Open a Windows Explorer window and navigate to your device.
3. Here you'll see a number of folders, including photos, videos, music, and documents.
4. Go to each folder and copy/paste the material you want to save onto your computer for safekeeping.

This is a pretty handy thing to do even if you have other backup solutions, because there is no such thing as too many backups. If you want to access your backups in the future, you will need to contact your PC for help.

A super easy way to backup your phone.

App backup (for rooted phones)

If your phone is already rooted, then there is no better backup solution than Titanium Backup. This app allows you to backup absolutely everything on your phone. A full backup can be restored at any time, and you can set up a scheduled backup so you have a regular snapshot of the contents of your Android phone.

Titanium Backup is in many ways the gold standard for Android backups.

You can perform a backup without even closing the applications you are currently using. They can be saved as quick zip files. Titanium also makes transferring files between your SD card and phone as easy as possible.

How to Backup Everything on Android with Titanium Backup

• Download the Titanium Backup app on your Android device with root;
• run the application and grant it superuser privileges;
• you will then be asked to review disclaimers, etc.

Important point: USB Debugging must be enabled on your phone.

In Titanium you will see three tabs. The first one is the tab "Review" with information about your device, the second is “ Backup/Restore" is where all the fun stuff happens, and the third is for scheduling regular backups:

• go to the tab " Backup and Restore»;
• you will then see a list of the contents of your phone along with icons that indicate whether copies have been made;
• The triangular warning icons mean you don't have a backup, the smiley face icons are self-explanatory.

The “Overview” section provides information about your device, and the most interesting item is “Backup and Restore.”

• If you want to back up your system data or apps, tap the small document with the check mark at the top. This will take you to a list of batch actions;
• then click on the icon "Run" next to the action you want to carry out;
• if you want to back up your applications, click on the icon "Run" next to the inscription " Backup all user applications»;
• are you planning to backup your system data? Then click on the icon "Run" Near " Backup all system data».

Batch actions give you the ability to back up apps, data, and more.

Once you complete all the above steps, Titanium will start the backup process. It can take some time.

When complete, the backup will be marked with the date it was performed and saved. You can also create an update.zip file to flash the firmware via Recovery if you prefer, or you can restore via the Titanium app itself.

• To restore data from backup using Titanium, go to again batch action section screen and scroll down.
• After that in the settings "Recovery" you will see options for the actions you performed previously: in this case it is "Recovery all data apps" And "Recovering all system data."

Restoring applications and system data is equally easy.

Now you should click on the “Run” icon next to the actions you want to use. After this, you will have the option to restore all backups or just some sections. Make your selection and tap the green checkmark in the top right corner.

How to Transfer Android Backups

As you can see, depending on the backup methods and type, transferring files to Android can be done in different ways. Typically, if you used Titanium Backup or Helium, you should simply reinstall the application and copy the backup folder to your smartphone if it is no longer there.

Always transfer backups to your computer or other device outside of your smartphone. This way, you can get your files back later without any unpleasant surprises.

Manufacturer solutions

Some manufacturers offer file transfer services in a very simple way. This applies, for example, to Samsung, Motorola or Sony.

The advantage is that almost the entire backup process is automatic, but the disadvantage is that data transfer is only possible to a device of the same brand. Check your device model to see if this option is available to you.

Which backup method do you prefer and why? Tell us about it in the comments.

The data recovery process depends on the phone and Android version. For example, data from a device running a later version of Android cannot be restored to a device running an earlier version.

How to back up content

How to enable automatic backup of data and settings

Note. If several people use the tablet, only the owner has access to backup and reset settings.

When backups are uploaded to Google, they are encrypted using your account password. Some data is also encrypted using your phone's PIN, pattern, or screen lock password.

The following data is copied to Google Drive:

• contacts;
• events and settings from Google Calendar;
• SMS (but not MMS);
• Wi-Fi networks and their passwords;
• wallpaper;
• Gmail settings;
• applications;
• display settings (screen brightness and sleep mode);
• settings for language and input methods;
• date and time;
• Settings and data for non-Google apps (depending on the app).

How to manually back up your data and settings

How to delete data from your phone after a backup

How to restore data and settings

When you add a Google account, all previously saved data for that account is downloaded to your phone.

To restore your account from a backup after a factory reset, follow the instructions on your phone screen. Detailed information can be found