Backup Android 7. Four ways to backup Android contacts easily. Why is it important to periodically create a Backup

As the well-known IT wisdom says, sysadmins are divided into those who do not make backups, and those who already make backups. I think everyone has had to set up a phone / tablet from scratch at least once after a firmware or failure. But this is not at all necessary if there is a saved backup. In this article we will look at different types backup (backup) of the contents of Android devices for all occasions.

Introduction

Once rooted on a smartphone, the average user begins to experiment with the device and install various interface modifications, themes, fonts, new kernels, firmware, radio and root applications. As a regular, long-time and active user of the forums w3bsit3-dns.com and XDA Developers, I can say that very often such experiments end with questions with the wording: "The phone does not load, what should I do?" Even after reading the instructions very carefully, you can make a typo or press the wrong button, and then get a bootloop - an eternal phone boot with repeated bootanimation. In the worst case, you can get a "brick" - the phone will not turn on at all. This happens very rarely, and, frankly, you need to try very hard to, for example, kill flash memory. Usually, what users consider a "brick" can be successfully restored using simple manipulations. And backup will help us a lot with this. The basic backup features that will satisfy most regular users are provided by Google itself. There is a "Accounts" tab in the phone settings, in which you can place the necessary checkboxes. After flashing or resetting the device to factory settings or activating a new Android phone itself will restore contacts, history and tabs Chrome browser, Google Keep notes, photos, app data, calendar events and so on. In the latter Android versions you can restore the desktop with all the shortcuts and automatically install all previously installed applications. However, Google cannot back up everything. System and application settings will be reset, saved passwords (or rather, authentication tokens) will disappear, applications from third-party markets will not be reinstalled. Therefore, we need tools that can save everything in general. We will talk about them.

WARNING

Most of the applications described in this article require root and BusyBox.

Backup applications and their data.

I myself take a "clean install" approach. When upgrading to a new firmware, it's easier for me to set up programs from scratch. And the appearance of bugs in this case is reduced to nothing, especially when switching to the next major version of the firmware. But many users find it more convenient to save application settings and restore them to new firmware... This is especially true for third-party programs that are not in the market. I will focus on two of the most popular applications with millions of downloads.

Titanium Backup

The most powerful tool for backing up, restoring, freezing and removing applications along with their data (including system and pre-installed by the manufacturer). Allows you to set up an automatic backup on a schedule without closing the application, and transfer any application to the SD card. You can store different backups of one application, save SMS, MMS, call history, browser bookmarks, points Wi-Fi access in the form of an XML file. Can sync all backups to Dropbox, Box and Google Drive. With this application, it is easy to make any user application system, add encryption, link the application to the market after recovery (for further updates). A convenient function is to create an update.zip archive based on a backup of applications and data, which can be flashed from the recovery console to restore applications and settings. One of the most useful uses of Titanium Backup is transferring apps and their settings between devices. As an example, I'll show you how to make the popular WhatsApp messenger work on a tablet without a SIM card. When you search for a program in the market, the description page will indicate that this program not supported on your device. Even if you download and install the APK, to activate the program, you need to dial up the device, which a tablet without a SIM card (or LTE with a tariff without voice calls or a dealer cut from the firmware) cannot do. So, go to Titanium, look for the desired application, click on it and click on "Save" in the pop-up menu. If you swipe to the left in the menu, you can call additional functions... The same menu can be called up with a long tap on the application in the list. After running the script, the notification panel will show new entry about creating a successful backup. For convenience, I advise you to configure the program to upload backups to the cloud. Synchronization can be configured on the third tab - "Schedules". Click "Start" on the item "Synchronization with Google drive", And a notification in the shutter will inform about successful completion. Launch Titanium on the tablet and sync backups with the cloud. At the same time, the just made backup from the phone is downloaded. WhatsApp will be at the very end of the list of programs. A strikethrough name means that the program is not installed on the tablet. Click on the program and select "Restore" in the pop-up menu. Everything. You can launch WhatsApp.

Helium - App Sync and Backup

The main difference of the program is the ability to work without superuser rights (the application uses the standard backup manager, available in any Android since version 4.0. - Ed.). At the same time, some of the functions have been cut down and a companion application on the computer is required. The program will allow you to make a backup of the user dictionary, messages and call logs, Wi-Fi access points. System applications cannot be backed up, even if there is a root. Also, redundancy may be prohibited by the developers of some programs. They will be at the bottom of the list. For example, you won't be able to back up the same WhatsApp. Helium remembers all devices on which it was launched, and allows you to restore backups separately to different devices Oh. Backups can be stored on a memory card or in the cloud (Google Drive, Box, Dropbox), as well as made on a schedule. Another feature of the application is that data between devices can be easily transferred, for example, having started a game on one device, you can continue it on another.

IMEI

There are often cases when after the firmware it stops working cellular and the internet. This is a sure sign that the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) has flown off. This number is unique to each device and is used to identify the device on the network. If it fails, it can reset to zero, and the device will stop seeing the network. To avoid such cases, I advise you to make a backup of the EFS partition containing IMEI in advance: using programs from the market, by hand through the console (adb shell) or on the device through a terminal emulator. It should be noted that for different devices, the partition table can be drastically different depending on the chips used. In the case of Nexus 4, enter the following commands in the terminal: Backup IMEI: su dd if = / dev / block / mmcblk0p8 of = / sdcard / m9kefs1.img dd if = / dev / block / mmcblk0p9 of = / sdcard / m9kefs2.img Recovery IMEI: su dd if = / sdcard / m9kefs1.img of = / dev / block / mmcblk0p8 dd if = / sdcard / m9kefs2.img of = / dev / block / mmcblk0p9 The Nexus 5 does not have a separate EFS partition. Therefore, you need to backup sections 12 and 13, containing not only IMEI, but also other data: su dd if = / dev / block / mmcblk0p12 of = / sdcard / modemst1.img dd if = / dev / block / mmcblk0p13 of = / sdcard / modemst2.img Recovery is carried out by a similar command.

Photos and Videos

After unsuccessful firmware or, for example, damage or theft of the phone, the most unpleasant sensations are the loss of filmed videos and photos. After all, applications can be reinstalled, passwords can be restored if necessary, and photos, if not secured in advance, will disappear forever. And in the market there are programs for every taste to save your photos and videos. Let's consider a few of them.

Google+

The standard program from the "corporation of good", preinstalled on all stock firmware... I have been using it for a long time and on all devices (on this moment the albums contain more than 10 thousand photographs). Automatically syncs all captured photos with closed Picassa albums (the same feature will soon appear in Google Drive). Photos will be available on all devices that are signed in to one account. If you have the Internet, all photos can be viewed even on a new device by logging into google account. Nice bonus- auto-correction of some photos, creation of collages from similar photos and GIF-animations from a series of photos. Also, "Autocreatives" appear automatically - cutting to music from many photos and videos taken on the same day. When you change the location of taking photos and videos, "Stories" and "Travels" usually appear.

Other options

  • MEGA- Gives 50 GB storage by default, has flexible settings, a sync client for a computer and an extension for the Chrome browser. Different modes view, the ability to open folders for other users.
  • Cloud Mail.ru- 100 GB for new users. Has a nice interface and a client for a computer.
  • Dropbox- interesting in that it has a companion application Carousel, which can not only automatically download photos, but also clean the smartphone from those that have already been downloaded.

INFO

It is better to store important backups in the cloud or on a computer so that they can be used even after a full wipe of the device.

Backup arbitrary files

There are also various programs for backing up files on an SD card. In general, they have similar features and differ in interface or supported cloud services.

Foldersync

Material Design, support for Amazon Cloud Drive, Box, Dropbox, FTP, Google Drive, Mega, OneDrive, SMB / CIFS, WebDav, Yandex Disk. Has a built-in file manager, many settings, filters, convenient planning. Ability to configure two-way synchronization, transfer hidden files, setting up Wi-Fi transmission / Mobile Internet, Tasker support, PIN protection, the ability to synchronize subfolders.

DataSync

Ability to sync between devices via bluetooth, schedule, app data, files and folders. Automatic two-way data synchronization will save game progress and automatically download it to all related devices when changing data on one of them.

Dropsync

An advanced Dropbox sync client. Uploading photos and videos, monitoring the battery level, Wi-Fi / 3G / 4G / WiMax connections and adaptation in accordance with user preferences, customizable auto-sync interval, plug-in to Tasker, the ability to select a synchronization mode: download only, download and delete, only download, mirror download and more. In fact, this is an analogue of the Dropbox desktop client with on-the-fly synchronization (as in the Linux version of the client, file changes are tracked using the inotify mechanism, so everything is synchronized at once, and not at regular intervals).

INFO

Rsync backup is suitable for Linux / UNIX users for Android which will allow you to send and receive files from a remote server via SSH. Has the support of Tasker.

Full device backup

Nandroid backup (from NAND - the type of memory used in modern smartphones) - a complete backup of the entire firmware together with applications, data and settings. The function is supported by TWRP or CWM. In addition, a backup can be done directly from Android using the Online nandroid backup program. The already reviewed Titanium, as well as the Nandroid manager, will help to recover individual data. First, let's see how to make a backup from the Recovery Console.

CWM

To create a backup, you must select the Backup and Restore item, and then Backup to / sdcard. Before clicking, you can select the backup format or free unused data. To restore, select the item Backup and Restore and then Restore from / sdcard. If you select Advanced restore from / sdcard, you can specify the boot, system, data, cache, sd-ext partitions for recovery separately. For greater safety, the resulting backup can be transferred to a computer. But there is a catch here. The fact is that if the device has an "external" (real) memory card, CWM will place the backup in it and it will be available for saving on the computer by standard means (directory clockworkmod / backup / date-and-time-backup on the memory card ). Everything is all right here.

Lyrical digression, or declaration of love for Nexus devices If you look at the partition structure of Nexus devices using the adb shell busybox fdisk / dev / block / mmcblk0 command (you need root and installed from the BusyBox market), you can see the following picture (see screenshot "Partition structure on Nexus 5 and Nexus 4"). The aboot section is the primary bootloader. It can be damaged if, for example, flashing the kernel or bootloader from another device or pulling the cord out of the phone during the flashing process. At the same time, the partition table flies and the phone stops loading into the bootloader and recovery, and also stops responding to the fastboot and adb commands. An ordinary user thinks that this is a "brick", and takes the phone to the service center, where he pays more than a hundred dollars for a new one to replace the allegedly burned out fee. In fact, in section 15 for the Nexus 4 and section 11 for the Nexus 5, there is a backup copy of the bootloader - abootb. This is one of the reasons that it is almost impossible to kill the Nexus, as the backup bootloader can be restored without any problems. Turn off the smartphone and turn it on while pressing the keys ... Then simultaneously press and hold the button combinations (will only work if the main bootloader is killed). After that, we connect the device to the computer (now it will be detected and ADB will work) and copy the backup bootloader to the main partition with the $ adb shell su commands The partition table will be restored, and if necessary, you can further flash the desired bootloader.

However, in smartphones without a memory card slot or in its absence, the backup will be invisible to the user. This is due to the fact that the mount points have changed in Android since version 4.2. internal memory to ensure work in multiplayer mode. The virtual (internal) memory card itself is mounted in / data / media, and there is also a CWM backup. But the main user data is in / data / media / 0, and it is this directory that is then mounted as / sdcard. Therefore, the backup will remain inaccessible using standard tools and without root rights. You can get a backup from / data / media using file manager with superuser rights or by connecting a smartphone to a computer in recovery mode. Next, enter the adb shell command, and then ls / sdcard / clockworkmod / backup / to search for the directory with the last backup. We transfer the backup with a command like this: $ adb pull /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/2015-04-20.15.46.18 \ "D: \ Nexus5 \ Backup \ Nandroid \ 2015-04-20.15.46.18" where the numbers are the previously found backup, corresponding to the date and time of appearance, and at the end - the path on the computer for storing the backup, which can be arbitrary.

TWRP

To create a backup, press the Backup button and mark the necessary sections with crosses (not sure - select all). Additionally, you can remove encryption, enable compression, skip the creation of the MD5 hash and choose to save to a USB - OTG flash drive. As a result, the backup will be in the / sdcard / twrp / backups / date-and-time-backup directory. Unlike CWM, it will be available regardless of the presence of a memory card. To restore, click Restore and select the desired one.

INFO

The market has a large number of programs for a separate backup and recovery of SMS, calls, contacts, kernels, recovery, and so on.

Nandroid Manager

It is a one-stop tool for managing all Nandroid backups. With the help of Nandroid Manager, you can restore from Nandroid applications and data, SMS, call log, Wi-Fi hotspots, saved paired bluetooth devices, custom dictionary. The application sees backups created in both custom recoveries, and allows you to rename them and search for information in separate databases inside the backup.
Nandroid Manager features

Online nandroid backup

Allows you to make a backup on a device operating in normal mode, without overloading in recovery. In the settings, you can select the following parameters:
  • Backup name - each time manually / by UTC time zone / by phone time zone / based on the firmware version number, including the creation time.
  • Backup type - CWM / TWRP with or without compression.
  • Mode - normal (full) / selection of sections for copying. When you select the latter, a list with a choice opens.
  • Where to save the backup.
  • The number of backups for storage is from "all" to 10 (older ones are deleted in case of overflow).
  • Saving Yaffs2 sections as Tar files.
  • Excluding Dalvik Cache from backup.
The program supports uploading backup files to the cloud, FTP or Google Drive. A configurable schedule for automatic backups is available, from "every day" to "every 30 days" with the option "only when the device is charging". In addition, the plugin supports actions for Tasker.

Backup with ADB

A way, so to speak, for geeks. We connect the smartphone to the computer, enable USB debugging. Next, we use the adb backup command, which has the following keys:
  • -f FILE - location and name of the backup file on the computer. If this parameter is not present, the backup will be created in the current folder called backup.ab. For Windows, paths with spaces and special characters must be enclosed in quotation marks.
  • -apk | -noapk - whether or not to backup the APK application. The default is not to save.
  • -system | -nosystem - whether to save in the backup system applications... The default is to save. Choosing -nosystem will prevent system applications from being saved when the -all switch is given.
  • -shared | -noshared - whether to include application data and the contents of the memory card in the backup. The default is not to save.
  • - here you can write a list of applications that will be backed up. Ignores -nosystem.
Accordingly, to perform a full backup, we use the following command: $ adb backup -f "D: \ Backup \ ADB-2015-04-20.ab" -apk -shared -all -system After that, Now unlock your device and confirm the backup operation, and a notification on the phone with a request to confirm the operation and set an optional password for the backup. The process of creating a backup copy itself can take more than forty minutes, so there is no need to worry. To restore, we use the command "adb restore path-to-file", for the example above it will be: $ adb restore "D: \ Backup \ ADB-2015-04-20.ab" Confirm the request on the phone, enter the password (if set at backup) and wait for recovery, which may take even longer than creating the backup itself.

INFO

You can find out the IMEI numbers of all your devices linked to Google (including old ones) at google.com/settings/dashboard, expanding the Android list.

Conclusion

I hope this article will help you save time and nerves while experimenting with the device. And even the loss or theft of your phone will not be a tragedy with backups of photos and applications saved in the cloud.

You can make a backup copy of Android both with the "native" tools of the system, and with the help third party applications... Consider all convenient options creating a copy of the entire system and separately applications.

The system backup can be performed using the native tools of the smartphone OS and third-party applications. All users of android devices are recommended to make a reservation through a Google account or through utilities from developers, as this is the most convenient and secure way.

In addition to him, at the moment in Google play you can download tons of applications that perform the same operations. But, as is the case with other software, trust personal information, all passwords, contacts and messages should only be used by utilities from trusted sources. Best of all, if they are recommended by the editors of the Google Play online store. But even in this case, it is Google that provides the most reliable guarantee of data safety.

Backup is a system restore through the built-in ("native") utility of the device after creating a backup. It is extremely easy to do this through the "Settings" of a smartphone or tablet.

Instructions:

  • Go to the "Settings" of the phone and go to the "Reservations" menu. Its position differs depending on the brand of the smartphone and even its model. The easiest way to find a section is by searching for "backup". The system itself will show the required options directory.
  • Next, make sure Auto Backup and AutoRecover are enabled. These functions trigger the automatic creation of backups and their use as needed. For example, if the user reinstalls apps, the system restores all preset settings- passwords and logins, etc.

  • Through the "Autoreservation settings" you can set a schedule for automatic creation system copies, the type of connection for the operation (for example, "Wi-Fi only") and manage the created copies. Here it is also possible to restore the OS by one of them.

  • Synchronization and restoration through a Google account is carried out if authorization is made on the smartphone and the required address is indicated in the "Account for reservation" column Email... The process will take place automatically.
  • "Local backup" is the storage of data of a certain category. These can be user settings for the system and / or applications. If the owner of the device does not need any other information, this is extremely convenient way keeping only the information you need.

The instruction is written on the example of a Xiaomi phone on the Android 7.0 OS version. The procedure is the same for all modern smartphones running on latest versions operating systems.

This is the most reliable method, which in the overwhelming majority of cases is sufficient to preserve not only operating system but also user data. Reservations are always made through your Google account and through your phone's internal settings, if any.

Like other applications of this kind, this utility is able to create backups systems. The procedure is quite simple and is similar to making a copy through a system tool. But allows you to do more wide selection the data that needs to be backed up.

Procedure for advanced users:

  • The created reservation will be marked in the general list of backups.

This application uses root rights to create backups and restore the system. Users who do not have the appropriate knowledge can seriously disrupt the functionality of the OS, that is, the firmware.

The Helium application makes it possible to back up the data of individual applications, which is extremely convenient if you need to save specific information.

For this you need:

  • In the Backup section, select applications from the list by ticking them. It is for them that data will be backed up. You can press Select All to make a copy of all applications on your smartphone.

  • Customize the process by marking the information in the application that you want to save.

  • Go to the Restore and Sync section and select the appropriate recovery method.

MyPhoneExplorer is a software that allows you to create an Android backup on your computer. After connecting the smartphone to the PC, you need to do the following:

  • Go to the "Miscellaneous" section and select the "Back up data" column.

  • Set up a future copy and confirm the action. To be sure, the created file can be copied to your computer.

The program allows you to copy only a certain category of data, which is also perfectly handled by the built-in tool. Namely - notes, contacts, call log, events and tasks, SMS.

  • Press the key combination to invoke the forced recovery menu. See how to do this in the instructions for the device.
  • In the menu, click "backup \ and restore". Next, select "Backup" to create a backup.

  • After creating a copy, you can restore the system in the same way, only by clicking on "Restore".

To make a backup by IMEI android, it is enough to copy the file “nv_data.bin” in the “efs” folder. This can be done through any program that allows you to see system files in the smartphone catalog. For example, Explorer will do.

Double clicking on this folder, you must select "Create zip archive". After that, through the same application, the archive can be extracted to the root of the device's system, in the "sdcard" folder.

How to make a backup of individual applications on Android

Any software that allows the creation of a backup of individual elements can cope with the backup of data of individual applications. For example, this is the Helium app. With it, you can restore even only one installed utility.

For backup messengers

You can selectively back up and restore messenger data using one of the mentioned utilities or through the built-in application option. Not all software allows this possibility, so you should take care of backing up data in advance, if necessary.

Some instant messengers allow you to back up the data of text messages so that the user does not lose the conversation with contacts. Consider a direct instruction using Viber as an example:

  • go to the "Settings" of the application and click on the "Account" section;

  • select "Backup" and follow the instructions;

  • connect your google account if necessary.

Reservations in this way will be made through Google Drive, to which the application will automatically connect with such permission. The request will also be sent by itself when choosing an account.

  • Open the application and select the appropriate category to view all installed software.

  • Check the messengers, the data from which you want to save, and confirm the action.

It will be possible to view the created copies through the application itself, as well as restore them if necessary.

  • Launch the application and select the messengers you want to reserve from the list.

  • Complete the operation and find the file through the search menu.

The application operates on the same principle as Super Backup. All such software works according to the same algorithms, but some of them can be more efficient if they work more correctly with technical characteristics devices.

While syncing and backing up via Google is still considered the most reliable backup method for Android devices, some users decide to use more flexible tools. Among them, there are various applications that make it possible to backup both the entire system and individual messengers.

No one can predict when problems with a smartphone will arise and all data will be lost. This can happen when lost or stolen, or it just stops working.

In this Android data recovery and recovery guide, we will look at several handy methods. These include: Backing up to your account and using the Super Backup app to back up important data.

Using Google tools

This method requires an Internet connection. If the first time you set up your device and account, you have opted out of creating backups, you can activate this function now.

Go to Settings > System > Additionally > Backup .

Turn it on and add " Backup account".

Click the " Start copying"starting the backup process and subsequent synchronization of your applications and their data, call logs, SMS and contacts, device settings, photos and videos.

Recovering data after factory resetting your phone

To recover from previously saved data, you need a PIN, graphic key or screen lock password.
  • After resetting the settings, click " To begin"and proceed further.
  • Connect your device to the Internet.
  • How the message " Recover data", select" Copy from cloud storage".
  • Sign in to your Google account with the stored backups and follow the further instructions.
This method may vary slightly depending on different versions of smartphones, but the principle of action should be clear.

Using the Super Backup app

allows you to back up Contacts and SMS, Call History, Call Logs, Bookmarks, Calendars and Applications, as well as Call Records directly to the SD card.

For example, let's back up and restore contacts using the current application.

Go to Contacts > Backup copy , enter a name for the saved file and press " OK".


To restore, go to Contacts > Restore , select the saved file and the account (phone or account) to which the recovery will go.

We operate in the same way with other categories. Backing up photos and videos here is implemented by an additional program from the same manufacturer, which not only backs up, but also protects them by hiding from prying eyes and encryption.

If you do not want to trust the work of third-party software, that is, there is a simple proven way to connect the device via a USB cable to your PC and copy the necessary data.

It is very convenient and practical, even if you have other tools for this, as they say, too many, it never happens!

Nothing lasts forever, and, oddly enough, various mobile gadgets and devices as well. Have you ever faced a situation when your phone ended up in the hands of third parties (simple theft) or simply crashed at speed or from the roof of a building? In 50% of cases, data can be restored, because the SD card remains intact or the phone's memory is not damaged, but you have to pay huge amounts of money (from 1000 to 10,000) for restoring information in various service centers, and no one guarantees you 100% data return.

What to do in this case? Any user, ahead of the events, can predict such a situation and make a backup copy of data in advance. Even if some time passes between the last backup and the loss of access to the phone, the percentage of lost information will be minimized. We will tell you how to make a backup copy of Android, what methods are provided for this and how often you need to perform such operations.

What is a backup for and what tools to use

Backup means creating a copy of certain information on any device, system. In this material it comes about the Android operating system, which is installed on smartphones and tablets. The copy can store not only the data of SMS messages or contacts, calendars, but also all applications and programs installed on the phone.

To make a backup, you first need to decide what exactly you need to save. For Android, there are a huge number of ways, each one allows you to backup data without any problems. In the article, we will describe the main ones and indicate which data is most suitable for working with this or that method.

Backup contacts, SMS, calendars to Android

Let's say that you need to make copies of only contacts or, together with them, another standard text information such as calendars, call log, etc. For this, the following methods are suitable:

  • Google standard contact sync
  • Specialized programs such as Super Backup, Helium

We described the process of synchronizing contacts in the article -.

Any user can work with the programs listed above without any problems. IN Google service Play they are provided free of charge. The described method is suitable for those people who need to make a backup without applications and games!

Full backup of data in Android - popular ways

If you decide to make a complete copy of the information on your device, including applications and games, you can use the standard tools of the operating system or install an additional program that will create a backup of your data with the specified parameters in a few minutes.

Here's a basic list of tools for the job:

  • Android default settings
  • Recovery Mode
  • Titanium Backup program (requires root-rights on the device)
  • Safe Backup ( root rights not required)

Creating an Android backup via system settings

Few people know, but Android has a standard functionality for creating copies. And so, the procedure is as follows:

  1. Open your phone's Settings and select the All Settings tab. Next, find the "Restore and reset" item. In some versions Android given the item is located immediately after the settings.
  2. Before you will open standard menu control, which has about a dozen tabs for managing data on your phone. We are interested in the "Backup" item. Specify a name for the future file with copies.
  3. Next, in the menu that opens, select all types of data to be saved. Please note that in addition to applications ( full list games and programs), you can also copy SMS, which is very important, contacts (although Google sync), call lists and much more.
  4. Be sure to select a location at the bottom of the window where the data will be saved. If your phone has an SD card, then the backup can be saved there. Once the copy is created, it can be transferred to a computer, sent by mail, or transferred via Bluetooth.
  5. Attention! To use this copy in the future, select "Data Recovery" and follow the system prompts.

Creating a backup via recovery mode

In the article "" we told you how to go to recovery mode on most devices (Home key combination, volume up, volume down). Look at the material and basic combinations, go to this mode.

  1. Let's say you entered this mode. You will see a menu on the screen in which you need to select the Backup and restore tab.
  2. Next, click on the Backup menu item, after which you will need to wait from 5 to 30 minutes, depending on the amount of information on your device and its system characteristics.

Backing up apps to Titanium Backup

It is a versatile tool for working with backups. With the help of this program, you can not only create, but also restore any backup on your device. Just keep in mind that this application requires root rights!

The program is provided in two versions: free and paid (from 247 rubles), but the first option will be enough for standard operations. All files are saved into a single file zip format that can be transferred to another device or saved to a USB storage device.

To make a copy, follow these steps:

  1. Download and install Titanium Backup from Google Play. The program has a lot of language packs, including Russian.
  2. Open the program. A notification about the presence of root rights will appear. Allow the app full access to the data. We recommend that you carefully read each paragraph in this software, because there are a lot of settings here, as well as additional menu items, so it is quite easy for an inexperienced user to get confused.
  3. Select the "Backups" tab. The system will display a complete list of applications and icons next to them. If the icon displays a triangle with a question, then a copy of this program has not yet been created. The location of programs and games is also displayed there.
  4. Select all applications to be backed up. Then click the "Save" button. All saved programs will change the icon next to the name from a triangle to a funny smiley.

This was the process of making copies specifically for applications! To restore them later, you will also need Titanium program Backup. Only this time you will have to select a full or partial list of applications by ticking the boxes and clicking the "Restore" button. Recovery is available in several modes:

  • Only data from programs (for example, if you have the applications themselves installed).
  • Only software (if you do not have programs).
  • Software + Data (full restoration of a copy of applications with all data).

Creating a complete copy of data in Titanium Backup (in the paid version)

The difference between the paid version and the free version is that in the first version additional options for creating copies will be available to you. In addition to applications, it is possible to save system data, user software, check copies and much more.

After purchasing the paid version, you will have an additional item to manage all processes. Believe me, the price of 247 rubles is the minimum loss for you if the information is really important.

Creating a copy of Android in Safe Backup

Almost all copying programs require root privileges. But what should a person do if he does not have such access? In this case, we suggest you use the Safe Backup tool. The program is distributed free of charge, has only a few items in the menu (which is very convenient) with a Russian interface.

  1. Download and install the app on Google Play.
  2. Open the program and select "Save".
  3. Next, specify the complete list of information that you will need to upload to the backup.
  4. Specify the location on the map or phone where the copy will be stored.

To restore a previously created backup, you will need to click the "Restore" button and specify the file version.

conclusions

This is not a complete list. possible ways creating a copy of Android, however, they will be fully enough to save at least 90% of the most important information.

And one more important tip! All apps are saved to your Google Play account. If you don't care about the data (settings, progress in games), then you don't need to create copies. It will be enough to go to Play Store and restore previously downloaded programs and games. All data for authorization will have to be entered again.

When you acquire yourself new smartphone or a tablet, then the question arises of how to back up Android application data, photos, contacts and other information. First of all, users are asked to find an appropriate program that will do this. But not all newbies in the possession of devices with the Android system know what are its subtleties, which allow, if necessary, to restore the settings on the phone of programs, photos, etc.

If your smartphone starts to glitch, works at a slow speed, then most likely you have already followed the advice of your friends and made a return to the factory settings. Although there is a situation when you just bought a device and want all programs, pictures and contacts to remain on it. But a lot to transfer at the expense of staff resources The OS does not work if you do not resort to installing additional applications.

Backup goals

In our article, you can learn not only how to make a backup on Android, but also what this task is, its main goals. The only condition is that you still need to know your Google account details. To do this, go to the menu to go to settings and accounts and synchronization. It will also be important to learn how to disable backup if necessary.

The modern world is full of information. It is more valuable than the medium itself, as a rule. If the smartphone fails, like the memory card, then you can come to terms with the annoying fact and buy a new one, but the irreparable loss of information can lead to serious problems. Just think that you will lose all work contacts that you had to develop for many years. The main activity will also depend on them. The loss is simply impossible to compare with the fact that you are left without a gadget.

Moreover, due to the option Reserve copy you can quickly transfer information to a new smartphone. Are applied standard means Android or third-party backup utilities. The user will not need to re-install on the new device required applications, customize them for yourself, record contacts, photos, or schedule a calendar.

Backup storage location

Android can store a Google backup in cloud service or the servers of the developers of the application that is used to create the backup.

Backup applications allow you to save a backup on a microSD memory card, internal memory of the device. But keep in mind that this is not the best option. If the memory card is damaged or the phone is lost, the backup copy will also be lost.

It is better to transfer the backup file to HDD or copy it. It can also be done on the card that it was decided to connect to the PC.

Data backup: how to perform an operation using your own funds of the Android OS

To take full advantage of your Android device, you need to have a Google account. It has many options, but one of them is related to providing backup of user data in Google services: contacts, disk, photos, notes, documents.

A backup using Google is done in accordance with this algorithm:

In the settings on Android, find the "Restore and reset" section. Click on it.

Turn on Data Backup by pressing the switch to move it to the right side.

Return to the previous screen with settings and open the section called "Accounts", in the same place you should select Google.

Click on the name of your account and select the data that you want to include in the copy. The marked will be stored in a cloud service from Google.

This option is convenient in that the settings allow you not to worry about the safety of contacts that may be lost if the device breaks down. It will be enough to log into your account on another device to synchronize the saved information earlier.

True, watsapandroid will not save the history of messages in the messenger and on the phone itself, the call log and the settings of the applications that you use. Also note that in the latest versions of the Android OS there is no way to get a backup file in order to store it on a different kind of media. To get a full backup, it will be much more convenient to use special applications, of which there is really a huge amount in Google Play. You just have to decide on them.

For these purposes, you need to enter "backup" in the search box. Google Play will display a large list of apps that are ranked according to the highest number of user reviews that ranked.

Backup to Android OS with Super Backup


So, first, it's worth downloading the SuperBackup application, for this visit Google Play. When opened, it will display the settings according to the autobackup schedule. If you want to do everything manually, then abandon its applications. You will see the corresponding button in front of you.

Open the settings. Click on the images of 3 vertical dots, which can be seen in the upper right corner of the screen, clicking on the item called "Settings".


Specify the storage location for the backup file, which you want to define in the settings. The path to it can be indicated by means of internal memory or additional card... Click on the "Browse" button to open the list to identify a specific folder. Finishing with the name of the storage location of the backup, click the "ok" button.

Switch to main screen applications. Choose required type information. It can be SMS, call log, applications, etc. Click on the "Save" button to create a copy.

To restore data from a backup file, click the "Restore" button. Specify the backup file that will start the process. It should be noted that SuperBackup is able to save a backup in the Google Drive cloud service, which eliminates the need to take up space in the device's memory. Those. this will ensure that the backup is securely stored.

Back up android to computer

If you want to make a backup on an Android PC without creating a backup or setting up a Google account, use the ADB RUN utility. It is freely available and does not require payment. But keep in mind that you need to enable debugging for it to function.

USB via a smartphone, and install drivers for it on the PC. They must match the model to be connected. If this is observed, you can proceed to creating a backup.