Nowadays smartphones are just as vital, if not more important, than home computers. Mobile phone users have their gadget with them almost 24/7 to compose or answer emails, access contacts and calendar schedules, and take tons of videos and photos. Obviously, backing up your mobile data is important. While Android is yet to feature a full backup method for its users, Google has a fairly outstanding process to save and secure your phone’s important files. Gadget Salvation consulted some experts who sell cell phones and came up with these quick and effective methods to back up your smartphone.
1. Google Sync
Google has you covered in terms of the key crucial data security on your phone. Your entire application data, calendar, mobile browser, contacts, media files, music, email, and even more detailed info like WiFi passwords are protected by Google. All you need to do is sync your phone to the company’s servers. This process will only take three taps straight from your device’s settings.
- Go to your smartphone’s “Settings.”
- Choose “Accounts” and click on “Google.”
- Tick all the boxes of the data that you wish to sync.
When you sign into your Google account from your smartphone, you will promptly be presented with your synced files.
To backup and restore WiFi passwords and other gadget settings, simply:
- Go to your mobile’s “Settings.”
- Click on the “Backup & Reset” button.
- Choose the option to “Back Up My Data” and “Automatic Restore.”
This process will guarantee that your WiFi password will automatically be saved and secured even if you lose your smartphone or are unable to access it. This will also help you instantly access the said information on a new device.
2. Manual Copy
One of the most conventional ways to secure your documents and media files is to manually backup your phone. This means making use of the old-fashioned but still highly effective Copy-Paste maneuver.
Smartphone users often use this method for photos and videos. But they can also copy-past other documents and files like eBooks and notes. This is also a three-step process:
- Connect your smartphone to your PC using a USB cable. Wait for the notice that shows your smartphone as an external hard drive.
- Click the data you want to backup and drag them to a folder on your PC.
- Choose “Android” and click on “DCIM or Camera” to click and drag your photos and videos for backup.
Doing this manual process once a month will guarantee that your media files and documents are secured all the time. For those using a Mac computer, simply download the Android File Transfer app to make the process easier and faster. For Samsung phones, it’s also possible to just remove the gadget’s micro-SD card and copy-paste the files to your computer.
Backup is a Must
It’s a reality that smartphones are considered high commodities right now, especially for thieves. To ensure that your files are secured and protected when your phone is stolen or lost, backing up your data is paramount. Do an automatic and manual backup once a month for stronger data security.
