The Android backup system enables Android users to back up and restore data on their devices. There are several built-in ways to do this; you can use the Auto Backup for Apps, which sends your app ...

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One of the coolest things about Android 6.0 Marshmallow is that your app data automatically gets backed up to Google Drive. This means that when you switch devices, all the settings and login ...

If you’ve ever tried to back up your Android phone and found yourself wondering why on earth it insists on saving every last app, no matter how useless or bloated, you’re not alone. The good news?

New findings suggest that Android devices may soon be able to include your SIM in a device backup, potentially making it that much easier to swap phones. Device backups currently save things such as ...

After an update, “Backup details” disappeared from the Backup page in Android’s settings. A new update has brought these details back to the page. This change is appearing in version 25.38 of Google ...

Google Photos may add a Backup schedule setting, letting users choose when photos and videos upload. The option appears in ...

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