Even though we often forget, it’s very important to have backed up copies of the files we keep on our mobile devices. At any moment, our mobile phone could break down, data could be erased due to a bug or malicious software, and there’s always a chance that our device could get stolen, leaving no possibility for the recovery of the files.
You should begin with the most important thing, your passwords. You need to synchronize your mobile phone passwords with the web browser you’re using, so as to store your passwords on all the devices you use.
Backup on Adroid
For Android devices, there’s a specific backup service. Make sure it works properly by going to the “Settings” category and then to the subcategory “Backup”. There, you will have to check if the sections of data backup and the automatic restoration are enabled.
If you want to keep even your text messages and call logs, there are some free apps on PlayStore that allow you to keep your communication even if you change devices. At the same time, on PlayStore, you can find apps that backup the content of the apps you have installed on your mobile. Furthermore, they are capable of backing up their previous versions so that if an update causes problems, you can effortlessly return to a previous version.
Backup on iPhone
The backups on Apple devices can be made in various ways, through Apple, iTunes, or iCloud.
To create a backup on iCloud, you should follow this path: Settings > iCloud > iCloud Backup > Backup now.
To create a backup on iTunes on a Windows computer, you need to connect your phone to the computer via a cable, select your device on iTunes, click on the “Summary” field, and then select “Create Backup now”. If you have MacOS, simply select your device on iTunes and select “Create Backup now”.
Another method to transfer your data is the classic manual transfer from the phone to the computer using a USB stick, in order to save them on a hard drive. If you have a MacOS desktop, but Android device, you will need the Android File Transfer program, which includes very simple installation and usage instructions.
Finally, remember that there are many cloud services that allow you to store your files in real time and to have access to them from any device you use. Some of the most well-known are Google Drive, iCloud, OneDrive, and Dropbox.
