Android includes a tool for Backup This is used to keep safe some of the most important settings that are established, such as those for accessibility or known passwords for WiFi networks. We tell you how to do this manually on both phones and tablets.
The first thing you should know is that the backup that can be done by default with Android does not save data such as, for example, the photographs or the musical that you have in the terminal (for this you have to resort to some additional application). Therefore, we are only talking about backing up the most important settingsThis is useful so that if you get a new device, you can quickly and easily have it as the one you replaced.
What you have to do
Below we indicate the steps that must be taken to make the backup we are talking about, something for which you do not have to resort to any additional development and that, as we have indicated, is the most simple perform the process because it is largely automated.
Here's how establish that the aforementioned synchronization of the configuration of your Android is done and, then, how to restore it:
Synchronize important information
- Access the System Settings and select the Accounts option
- Now click on Google and go activating the slider of each of the options that you want the data to be saved
- We recommend that you don't miss it Application data, Contacts y gmailThe point is that the information is stored in the cloud and you access it when you register your account.
Restore the backup
- Back in Settings, access the section called backup and restore
- Set the option to Yes Copy my data and activate the slider Automatic restore
- Once this is done, the information that has been synchronized will be transferred from the cloud to the terminal you have in hand
What is and isn't included in Android support
The backup to your Google account is saved in the cloud device data and settings (WiFi and passwords, screen settings, language, permissions, compatible app settings), Call History and, according to the manufacturer, SMSIt is not included by default. photos and videos (that goes with Google Photos/Google One) nor MMS from the operator. Some apps allow you to save your own content if you activate Application data.
Requirements, safety and limits
Your copy is stored on Google and the data is figure in transit between the mobile device and the data centers. Some of the information is end-to-end encrypted with the PIN, pattern or password from your lock screen. Protect your backups, use secure lock (avoid swiping or Smart Lock without a passcode). Backups are not created if the device is configured for work only or is it company managed.
Keep in mind that the restoration process varies depending on the specific circumstances. brand and versionIf the copy comes from a more recent version of Android, you won't be able to restore it on a phone with an older version. Also, if you don't use the device for an extended period, Google may delete inactive copy.
Activate automatic backup with Google One
In addition to account synchronization, you can enable comprehensive backup in Settings > Google > All the services > Backup. Enable Google One Backup and choose what to save (for example, Device data and, if you wish, Photos and videos using Google Photos). The first copy may take some time; when it's finished, you'll see the status on the same screen.
How to force a backup now
In that same section, press Create backup now to perform a manual backup before changing mobile phones, formatting, or traveling offline.
Transfer and restore your data to another device
When you add your Google account during the initial setup of a new Android device, the assistant detects your backups and will suggest Restore settings, apps, and callsFor everything to work, both phones must be in the same version of Android or the newer version. The process may take some time in the background; some apps and data may download for several hours.
Secure your photos, videos, contacts, and WhatsApp.
Photos and videos: Open Google Photos > profile > Settings > Backup and activate it to automatically upload your library. If you don't want to use the cloud, connect your phone to your computer via USB, choose Transfer files and copy the DCIM/Camera, Pictures/Screenshots folders or those from your camera app.
ContactsIdeally, you should store them in your Google accountIf you need a local backup, export from the Contacts app to a .vcf and save it to your computer; then import it to your new mobile phone from Contacts > Import.
WhatsApp: in WhatsApp > Settings > Cat > BackupLink your Google account and schedule automatic backups. You can restore them when you verify the number on your new phone. Keep in mind that takes up space from your Google Drive.
Manage, switch accounts, or deactivate
To change the account that hosts your backups: Settings > Google > All the services > Backup > Account storage and choose another. If you disable the copy option, it will They will stop updating and existing ones could be deleted after prolonged inactivity. From the Google One app on your mobile device or the web, you can see what's included each copy and when the last execution was.
Practical tips and troubleshooting
- Keep your mobile with you enough battery or plugged into the mains and uses WiFi.
- Check in Settings > Google > Backup the date of last copy and repeat it if it's old.
- If your backup doesn't appear when restoring, check that you are logged in to the Same account and that the Android version is compatible.
- Activate a secure lock to protect the encryption of your backed-up data.
Others basic concepts of the Google operating system you can find out in the following list with their corresponding links:
- What is and how to use Android Beam
- How to activate one-handed use on the Google keyboard
- Add security using a PIN, Password or Pattern
- Get Chrome to run faster
- Call your phone by software if you can't find it
- Three security options that you should always use
- How to manage Android devices in your Google account
- How to use the Play Store wish list
- How to configure a fixed IP on a phone or tablet
- How to save all your contacts in your Google account
- How to disable the Google keyboard checker
- Use several users on the same Android
- How to clear the cache on your phone or tablet
- How to correctly configure the Google Now assistant
- What is NFC connectivity and what is it for
- Additional WiFi connectivity options
- How to install apps outside the Play Store
- How to select the default apps
- How to set a data usage limit
- How to change the keyboard on a phone or tablet
- How to send Google maps from a computer to your terminal
With these settings, your settings will always be safe. keys and essential data, and you'll know exactly how to cover what isn't included by default (photos, contacts, or chats) so that a device change or a reinstatement Don't let it catch you off guard.