Android Q: Back up data - a guide

Backing up data on Android is very important to keep all your data and settings. In this process, the contents are backed up to the Google account and can be restored from the same or another Android smartphone if needed. There are also other ways to back up your photos, videos and other content.

How to back up your data on Android Q

On Android, you can back up your data in several ways. The easiest way is to manually backup to your PC. Another option is to upload your content to a cloud. For this purpose, you can use Google Photo Gallery, for example. You can upload files and folders to Google Drive.

1. To back up your files and settings, first open the Settings app and then navigate further to "System" > "Backup". Here, activate the "Backups" service.
2. If you have not yet created a backup account with Google, first go to "System" > "Security" and then continue to "Account" > "Add account". Now you only need to enter the security function (PIN, pattern) of your smartphone.

Secured now all contacts, appointments and Google Calendar settings, SMS text messages, WLANs and passwords, backgrounds, Gmail settings, apps, screen settings, settings for language and language input, date and time and settings and data of apps that do not come from Google. To store photos and videos, it is best to use Google Photo Gallery.