How to Backup iPhone or Android

You know how important it is to back up your computer. 

How to Backup iPhone or Android? But are you also remembering to back up the data on your smartphone? 

Fortunately, backing up your phone is simple and can be completed in a matter of moments. We created this article to teach you how to backup your iPhone and Android phone simply and quickly.

And if therefore, if your phone is lost, stolen or damaged, you won't have to worry about how to recover all those irreplaceable photos and videos from your device.

What does your phone backup do?

Backing up your phone ensures that you don't lose any data important to you, such as:

• Contacts
• Photos and videos
• Wi-Fi network and passwords
• Songs
• Apps and app settings
• Email
• Passwords and more.

How to Backup Your Android Phone

Instructions on how to back up your Android phone may vary – instructions for a Samsung Galaxy® S21 will be different from, say, a Google Pixel™ 5.

An easy solution is to use Google's backup service, as it is built into all Android devices. See how:

TO BACK UP YOUR SAMSUNG PHONE ON GOOGLE:

1. Open it  settings.
2. Touch in Accounts and backup.
3. Touch  Click Back up your data. If prompted, enter your Google username and password.
4. Touch Click Back up now.

On this screen, you can also choose when to do backup automatically from now on. If you only want to back up while using Wi-Fi to save battery and data, make sure Back up using mobile data is turned off.

TO BACK UP YOUR PIXEL SMARTPHONE ON GOOGLE:

1. Open it  settings.
2. Tap System > Backup.
3. Touch  Click Back up now. If prompted, enter your Google username and password.

How to Backup Your iPhone to iCloud

Backing up your iPhone keeps your data and personal information safe in case your device is damaged, lost, or replaced.

ATTENTION: Before you begin, make sure you're connected to a strong Wi-Fi connection and have your Apple ID and password to sign in to iCloud®—if you need help, check out our guide on  how to set up iCloud.

1. Tap settings and then click the  your name.
2. Tap  iCloud.
3. Then scroll down to tap  iCloud Backup.
4. Touch  Click Back up now.

Make sure to stay connected to your Wi-Fi network until the process is complete. To make sure the backup is complete:

Tap  Settings > iCloud > Storage > Manage Storage and select your device. The backup should appear in the details with the backup time and size.

How to Backup iPhone to Computer

On a Mac running macOS® Mojave 10.14 or earlier or on a PC, you'll use iTunes® to back up your iPhone. See how:

• First open iTunes.
• Then connect your device to the computer with a cable. Enter your password if prompted.
• Then click on the iPhone icon in the top left corner.
• Finally click Summary > Back up now.

On a Mac running macOS Catalina 10.15 or later, you'll use Finder® to back up your iPhone. Follow these steps:

• First open the Finder.
• Then connect your device to the computer with a cable. Enter your password if prompted.
• Afterwards click on your device Locations in the left column.
• Likewise, click General > Back up all data from your iPhone to this Mac.
• Finally click  Click Back up now.

Once you've backed up, you'll be protected if you ever need to  reset factory settings  or if you get a new phone and need to transfer your data easily.

Check out our guide on how to restore your iPhone for the next steps on how to recover your information on your device.