If you don’t want to wake up one day and see that all the files, apps and settings on your phone have disappeared, you should consider making a good backup of your device . For this you can use tools dedicated to making backup copies for Android: some are available in the Play Store, while others require that we connect the mobile to a PC.
One of the advantages of having an Android device is that the system itself already has a backup tool developed by Google itself. Thus, you just have to enter “Settings -> Google -> Make backup” and make sure that the “Google One Backup” tab is activated. This will allow you to have a backup copy of your contacts, SMS, applications and other phone settings.
Combine this with the Google Photos app to save a backup of your images and videos in the cloud, and upload the rest of the files and documents you want to save to Google Drive in case of an unexpected disaster. And voila, your back is well covered!
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Google Photos
Developer: Google LLC
Price: Free
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Google drive
Developer: Google LLC
Price: Free
Note: You can also use other cloud storage services like Dropbox , OneDrive or Mega , etc.
The best backup tools for Android
If you prefer to opt for a more versatile solution that serves to save SMS, but also apps, photos and files, then you can install one of the specialized apps that we mention below.
G Cloud Backup
G Cloud continuously backs up contacts, messages, photos, videos, music, documents, call logs, and more to the cloud. One of the most interesting details is that we can configure it so that it only makes copies when we have the mobile charging and connected to Wi-Fi.
The free version of G Cloud offers 1GB of cloud storage (although we can choose up to a total of 10GB for free), being necessary to purchase the premium version to have unlimited space. In any case, it is super easy to configure, and if we have root permissions on the device we can also make copies of the application settings, game data and other extra options, which is not bad at all.
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G Cloud Backup: free storage
Developer: Genie9 LTD
Price: Free
Titanium Backup
Android backup tool dedicated exclusively to root users . Titanium Backup has been on the market for years and today it continues to receive numerous updates, being one of the most respected backup apps within the Android community.
Allows you to make backup copies of apps and their data, SMS, calls, Wi-Fi connections, etc. and syncing with cloud services like Dropbox and Google Drive. All with one-click restores, bloatware blocker, multiple copies per application, and a truly extensive list of features. One of the best root apps for Android .
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Titanium Backup ★ root needed
Developer: Titanium Track
Price: Free
Syncios Mobile Data Transfer
Syncios is a mobile backup tool available on PC (Windows / macOS). It works for both Android and iOS devices, so we can also use it if we have an iPhone at home.
With Syncios Mobile Data Transfer we can transfer contacts, videos, photos, SMS, applications, WhatsApp and other data from one Android device to another, and even transfer files between an Android and iOS device. In the same way we can also make a backup of our phone on the PC without too many complications.
This software is priced at $ 29.95, although there is also a trial version available that we can install to see if it fits what we need.
Download Syncios Mobile Data Transfer from its official website
Super Backup
Super Backup is a good alternative to the backups that Google does natively. Back up and restore apps, contacts, SMS, call logs, bookmarks, and calendars on your phone’s microSD card .
Of course, make sure you save the backup on the external SD card before formatting or doing a factory erase of your Android if you do not want to lose all the data. Combine Super Backup with another cloud storage platform (Dropbox, Drive…) to save your photos, videos and personal documents and you will have your back well covered in the event of a disaster.
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Super Backup: SMS and contacts
Developer: MobileIdea Studio
Price: Free
Autosync
A great backup utility for automatic file backup and synchronization. You just have to select the source folder on your Android device and the destination folder in your cloud storage account. Then choose how the synchronization should be done and Autosync will automatically synchronize both folders.
It is compatible with services such as Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, MEGA, WebDAV, FTP and LAN / SMB network drives among others. The app offers a free trial period, although after that time it is necessary to buy a license.
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Autosync – File Sync & Backup
Developer: MetaCtrl
Price: Free
Do you know any other backup tools for Android that are worth your time? If so, do not hesitate to leave your recommendation in the comments area.
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