How to Backup an Android Phone or Tablet
Introduction
Before You Begin:
- Your Android device must be logged into your Google Account.
What about photos and videos?
While Google Drive can save your device's data, apps, and contacts, it will not backup photos or videos. Backing up these items requires that you install and make use of Google Photos.
1 Backup Using Google Drive (Android)
- Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
- Tap System.
- Tap Advanced.
If your menu does not match what we're showing here, go ahead and search your settings for Backup.
- Tap Backup.
- Set the toggle for Back up to Google Drive to the ON position.
- If you want to backup immediately, tap Back Up Now.
The amount of time it takes to back up your data is entirely dependent upon how many settings you have changed, the number of contacts your device has stored, and the amount of installed apps. This method of back up will not save your photos and videos. You can continue using your Android device while the backup is running.
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- Your Android device must be logged into your Google Account.
What about photos and videos?
While Google Drive can save your device's data, apps, and contacts, it will not backup photos or videos. Backing up these items requires that you install and make use of Google Photos.
- Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
- Tap System.
- Tap Advanced.
If your menu does not match what we're showing here, go ahead and search your settings for Backup.
- Tap Backup.
- Set the toggle for Back up to Google Drive to the ON position.
- If you want to backup immediately, tap Back Up Now.
The amount of time it takes to back up your data is entirely dependent upon how many settings you have changed, the number of contacts your device has stored, and the amount of installed apps. This method of back up will not save your photos and videos. You can continue using your Android device while the backup is running.
