Android 11: Back up data - how to create a backup

If you want to protect yourself from data loss, it is important to back up your smartphone at regular intervals. Only with a backup you will be able to recover your data in case of problems or loss of the device. Learn how to back up your data in Android 11 here.

How to back up your data in Android 11

As you are used to from previous Android versions, there is also a built-in backup function in Android 11 that is linked to your Google account. You can activate the backup function in the settings of your smartphone. Follow these steps:

1. Call the settings of your smartphone.
2. Switch to the category "Backup and reset".
3. Activate the option "Backup my data" and check whether the correct Google account is specified in the menu item "Backup account".

Once you have activated the backup function in the settings, Android will automatically create a backup of your data. In addition to the data of installed apps, contents such as SMS or user settings are also backed up. The backup is stored in Google Drive. You can then manage the backups stored there via the Google Drive app. The backup stored in the cloud allows you to restore older data at any time. In addition, you can also use the backup to transfer your data to a new smartphone.

Alternatives to Google Backup

In addition to Google's backup function, some smartphone manufacturers also offer their own apps for data backup. Furthermore, you can use tools like MyPhoneExplorer to back up your data locally on your computer.