Backing up your Android phone

Backing up your Android phone is essential to protect your important data.

Setting up Google Backup

Step 1: Check your Google account

  1. Open Settings
  2. Scroll to Google
  3. Check that your Google account is visible

Step 2: Turn on Google Backup

  1. Go to Settings
  2. Tap System > Backup
  3. Turn on Back up to Google Drive
  4. Tap Back up now

What is backed up?

  • App data
  • Call history
  • Contacts
  • Device settings
  • SMS messages
  • Photos and videos (via Google Photos)

Making a local backup

Via USB cable (Windows)

  1. Connect your phone via USB
  2. Choose File transfer
  3. Open File Explorer
  4. Copy folders to your computer

Samsung Smart Switch

  1. Download Smart Switch on your computer
  2. Connect your phone via USB
  3. Click Backup
  4. Select your data
  5. Wait until it's finished

FAQ

How much does a Google backup cost?

Free up to 15 GB. For more space you can get Google One.

Are my apps backed up?

Yes, the list of apps is backed up and downloaded again automatically.

Is my backup safe with Google?

Yes, Google encrypts your backup data.