Redundancy is highly important when you back up data and there always has to be more than one backup copy. The first one for your Android should be a copy of the SD card you keep on your PC. The second one can be created either using an app, a DIY method or a Nandroid backup system for root users. A backup app such as Helium Premium or MyBackup Pro is the fastest way to remove all the management and organization. It's a good solution which will involve a few dollars. The DIY method is free but it will involve more time.
Android backup: Preserve Your Data Today
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http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2423270,00.asp
Android backup: Preserve Your Data Today
Source:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2423270,00.asp
How to Back Up an Android Device
BY JILL DUFFY
I recommend making the first backup of your Android data be a copy of the SD card you keep on your computer. I'll list the basic steps here, but note that, with Android devices, there may be slight variations in the exact wording or steps.
1. Connect your Android device to your computer (Windows or Mac should both work) via the USB cable.
2. On your Android, pull down the main menu (swipe down from the top of the screen) and select "USB connection."
3. On the next page, choose USB Mass Storage and hit OK.
4. You'll see a new drive or "Removable Disk" appear on your computer for the SD card. Open it up, and copy all the files inside to a new location on your computer. I would put the date right into the name of the folder—something like "130815_ANDROID-SD-CARD-BACKUP"—so you can very easily identify it and when it was created.
This first backup copy is all well and good, and you'll be thankful you have it if anything goes wrong, but it's not likely to be updated too often. So for your second backup, I recommend choosing a method that will update more frequently to ensure you have all the most recent photos, texts, settings, and everything else stored on your Android.
But seeing as Android is all about giving users choice, there are a few different options.
BY JILL DUFFY
I recommend making the first backup of your Android data be a copy of the SD card you keep on your computer. I'll list the basic steps here, but note that, with Android devices, there may be slight variations in the exact wording or steps.
1. Connect your Android device to your computer (Windows or Mac should both work) via the USB cable.
2. On your Android, pull down the main menu (swipe down from the top of the screen) and select "USB connection."
3. On the next page, choose USB Mass Storage and hit OK.
4. You'll see a new drive or "Removable Disk" appear on your computer for the SD card. Open it up, and copy all the files inside to a new location on your computer. I would put the date right into the name of the folder—something like "130815_ANDROID-SD-CARD-BACKUP"—so you can very easily identify it and when it was created.
This first backup copy is all well and good, and you'll be thankful you have it if anything goes wrong, but it's not likely to be updated too often. So for your second backup, I recommend choosing a method that will update more frequently to ensure you have all the most recent photos, texts, settings, and everything else stored on your Android.
But seeing as Android is all about giving users choice, there are a few different options.
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