Because you will reset the phone to a specific operating issue, because you will change your phone and you don't want to lose all your files, because you want to keep all your data safe … make a full backup There are many Android phones, and ways to do it.
When we talk about backups either backup We always think about WhatsApp photos, videos and conversations, but the reality is that there are a few other things to consider, see your contacts or apps and their data. Andand many ways to do it and whether you're a root user or not. The first one is quick and involves some risk, and the second one is slow, or very safe, so let's take a look at both options so you can choose the one that suits you best.
Full backup on Android step by step
We start in the usual way, each person can reach it. Let's look at backup for photos and videos, documents and files, WhatsApp chats, contacts and apps, they all use totally free apps and offline programs.
Quick to use Google Drive
If you want to back up quickly, easy to use Google Drive. This lets you store app data, call history, contacts, device settings, photos and videos (using Google Photos) and SMS messages (excluding MMS) in the cloud. To do this:
- Go to Settings> Google> Backup.
- Click "Create a backup now".
- When you're done, all your information will be in Google Drive.
- For your new phone or phone reset, enter your Google account for the initial setup process.
- It will tell you it's backed up. The copy you just made.
- Bring it back voila, everything will be in place.
Photos and videos
If you like to go from category to category, let's start with photos and videos. The easiest way to make sure when you convert your mobile phone is all your files are localized using Google Photos. It is unlimited cloud storage service and totally free developed by Grand G and the system is often memorable for all smartphones. The steps are really simple:
- Install Google Photos or, if you have already installed them, open them.
- Sign in with your Google Account, ie with your Gmail email.
- If you have never used the service you will need to select an option: original size storage using your Google Drive space or unlimited storage using Google Photos, which will compress images and videos. Don't worry, it doesn't show at all.
- Once you have selected one, let the app find all your files and upload them to the cloud. The process will take more or less depending on the number of photos and videos you have.
By default, Google Photos is set to save photos and videos taken with the camera. If you want that and upload WhatsApp photos and videos You must do the following:
- Open Google Photos
- Show the sidebar menu by entering left or clicking on the three lines on the top left.
- Select "device folders."
- Mark the WhatsApp folders you want to keep.
Google Photos
If you don't want to use Google Photos again you choose another service, you have other options like Dropbox, OneDrive, MEGA or Box. They all work the same and have the default upload option. One that offers more auto storage is MEGA with 50 GB, but choose the one you like the most.
Don't want to upload your photos to the cloud? No problem, you can always use a computer, make a visible copy and repeat it when you reset or change phones.
- Connect the cell phone to the computer using the USB cable.
- On mobile, download notification bar, press notification "Loading this device via USB.
- Select "Transfer files."
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On your computer, access your mobile memory and follow the following steps:
- Shared on internal storage> DCIM> Camera for photos and videos taken with camera.
- Shared internally> Photos> screenshots.
- Internal Shared Storage> WhatsApp> WhatsApp Photos / Video WhatsApp files sent and received by WhatsApp.
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Copy and paste all the files you want to save to a folder on your hard drive and wait for the process to be completed.
Documents and files
We turn to documents and files, that is, PDFs, .docx, APKs you downloaded, etc.. As in the case of photos you have two options, first we will see online and then offline. If you want to get rid of files in the cloud you can use Dropbox, MEGA, Box or Google Drive. In this case we will use Google Drive, as it is a Google cloud, is pre-installed on all phones and offers 15 GB of free storage.
- Open Google Drive and, if you have never done so before, sign in with your Google Account.
- Create one or more folders to easily access content later (optional).
- Press the "+" button that appears in the bottom right corner.
- Select "Upload."
- Click the three dots in the top right corner and select "Show internal storage".
- Show a separate menu and select internal storage. It comes under the "Download" option.
- Find the files in the folders where you have saved and upload them. If you haven't moved them, they can be on "Download".
- If you have any text in WhatsApp, go to WhatsApp> WhatsApp Document and upload it.
If you like make it offline, the process is similar to the one we saw in the previous section:
- Connect the cell phone to the computer using the USB cable.
- On mobile, download notification bar, press notification "Loading this device via USB.
- Select "Transfer files."
- On your computer, access your mobile memory.
- Find the folders where you saved the files.
- Copy and paste it into your computer.
Physical restoration of your photos, videos, files and document, simply connect the cell phone to the computer and move it all to its source folders. They will appear again on your phone as if nothing happened.
Contacts
One of the great things about Android good integration with Google services, and if any of your Google contacts are prominent. Where are the opportunities coming? That when you upload your contacts to the cloud they will be restored to the new cell phone as soon as you add your Google account. However, we will see options both online and offline. We start with the first one.
- Go to the program available.
- Open the settings and select "Export." That will produce a .vcf file.
- Select the folder in which you want to save the file and name it.
- Download your Google contacts.
- Show the adjustment panel at the right entry.
- Access settings.
- Select "Import" and then "vvf file".
- Now choose your Google account.
- Wait for the process to finish.
When you're done, all your contacts will be uploaded to your account again it will be received from any tool you install
Google Contacts
Would you like to keep it offline? You can also, and no, You do not have to write them down in a notebook. Follow these steps.
- Go to the program available.
- Open the settings and select "Export." That will produce a .vcf file.
- Select the folder in which you want to save the file and name it. The easiest to leave is "Download" with the word that comes automatically.
- Connect the cell phone to the computer using the USB cable.
- Access Internal Shared Storage> Download path (or the folder where you stored the .vcf).
- Copy and paste it into your computer.
To reset it to your new phone or device reset, if you have done an online backup you will need to install your Google account in the initial configuration process. If you did backup physically, do the following:
- Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable.
- Submit the .vcf file you generated earlier on the mobile device. The easiest way is internal shared storage> Download.
- Open the Contacts application on your mobile phone.
- Go to Settings and select "Import".
- Browse to the folder where you saved the .vcf file and select it. When the process is complete you will have found your contacts.
Applications
You're lucky because you don't have to do anything. Apps you downloaded from Google Play are stored in your Google account and you can download the original setup process by adding your Google Account. If for whatever reason you have planted it and given it a setup as a new cellphone, don't worry because you can install them again as follows:
- Access Google Play
- Open the sidebar by entering right.
- Go to "My apps and games."
- Most of all, the modules and applications that you installed previously will appear using your Google account.
- Click on it and select the applications you want to reinstall.
- If it does not appear, go to "Collection".
- This section shows each request you have entered using your Google account, so search for the latest or dreamy ones and re-install them.
- Do you want to take advantage of deleting programs you didn't use? Easy, use search engine and search on your own and do just what is needed.
WhatsApp chats
Although WhatsApp has a mailing program, that backup cannot be imported back into the app. To make a backup, yes or yes, you must go through Google Drive.
- Go to WhatsApp> Settings> Conversations.
- Select "Backup."
- Select your Google Account.
- If you wish, check the box to also save photos and videos. Keep in mind that it will take a long time to download and download.
To get a backup on a new mobile phone, simply ensure a return to the initial configuration of the app. It will tell you to get a backup on your Google account, so click "Restore" and let the application do its work.
Full backup on root Android
If you have an Android mobile root access, the process is very simple and very fast. Obtaining superuser permits is not a very difficult task today (far from the rigid procedures of the past), but it does cause some security issues that, in the hands of the inexperienced, can leave the mobile as a good paper.
On the other hand, be aware that accessing the root does not give you the benefits to save photos, videos and files. The procedure to be followed is to do a backup your files are similar to root users. The only difference you have Being a root user is that you can make backup copies of the app and their data.
If you have no experience in the root world, you should proceed with caution. If you want to try, you should know that you did it yourself at your own risk.
Titanium backup
One of the most popular applications for fans is to convert ROMs Titanium backup. While the free version is enough for most users, the Pro version has some fun add-ons like updating applications on Google Play (so there are no problems updating them) or automatic backup of the cloud storage service.
Why is Titanium Backup a good option? Because save apps and data put them as though nothing had happened. Everything will be as you have left it, though there may be some imbalances, especially if you are moving from an old cellphone to a new one. All you have to do is the following:
- Grant the officer's permissions.
- Select the application you want to save.
- Start the process.
When I'm done submit the file that will generate it on the way Shared internal storage> TitaniumBackup on SD card or computer. When you install a new ROM, reinstall the Titanium Backup and reinstall the process.
- Select "Restore."
- Find a backup you made earlier.
- Select and allow the app to do its thing, it will take a while. It is better to leave the system open so the process can be faster.
- When done, you can delete the backup.
Titanium backup
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Migration is another form of Titanium Backup It has a very simple interface and, among other things, allows you to backup SMS, call list and contacts. Of course, it's important to note that the app is still developing and may be unstable, so proceed with caution.
- Select "Backup."
- Select all the programs you want to save and check all the boxes. This will save your apps, data and permission settings.
- Next, check that you want to save SMS, call log and contacts. This last one will be saved in .vcf format, so when you reinstall it you will need to repeat the above mentioned procedure.
- Complete the copy and, when done, transfer the .zip file to the MicroSD card.
- When you install a new ROM, it lights up the firmware, Google apps (if you want) and don't forget the .zip file delivered by Migrate. It is a necessary process to end the backup.
- When the restart is complete, Move directly will open automatically.
- Give her permits to get high and let her do her job.
When the process is complete, all your plans and what you have selected will be exactly where you left it as you left it.
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