Backing up your Android phone
A backup ensures that if your phone is lost, stolen, or needs a factory reset, your data is not gone for ever. Android's built-in Google backup is the easiest solution. This guide shows you how to enable it, verify it is working, and understand what it protects.
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Enabling Google Backup
Google Backup stores your data in your Google account, making it easy to restore on any Android device:
4 steps
What Google Backup includes
Understanding what is and is not backed up helps you plan:
4 steps
Verifying your backup is working
Confirm your backup is current before you need it:
4 steps
Before wiping or switching phones
If you are factory-resetting or switching to a new device:
5 steps
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