As the well-known IT wisdom says, sysadmins are divided into those who do not make backups, and those who already make backups. I think everyone had to set up a phone / tablet from scratch at least once after a firmware or failure. But this is not at all necessary if there is a saved backup. In this article, we will look at different types of backup (backup) of the contents of Android devices for all occasions.

Introduction

Once rooted on a smartphone, the average user begins to experiment with the device and install various interface modifications, themes, fonts, new kernels, firmware, radio and root applications. As persistent, longtime and active user forums w3bsit3-dns.com and XDA Developers, I can say that very often such experiments end with questions with the wording: "The phone does not load, what should I do?"

Even after reading the instructions very carefully, you can make a typo or press the wrong button, and then get a bootloop - an eternal phone boot with repeated bootanimation. In the worst case, you can get a "brick" - the phone will not turn on at all. This happens very rarely, and, frankly, you need to try very hard to, for example, kill flash memory. Usually, what users consider a "brick" can be successfully restored using simple manipulations. And the backup will help us a lot with this.

The basic backup features that will satisfy most regular users are provided by Google itself. There is a "Accounts" tab in the phone settings, where you can put the necessary checkboxes. After flashing or resetting the device to factory settings or activating a new Android phone, it will restore contacts, history and tabs by itself chrome browser, Google Keep notes, photos, app data, calendar events and so on. IN latest versions Android can restore the desktop with all shortcuts and automatically install all previously installed applications.

However, Google cannot back up everything. System and application settings will be reset, saved passwords (or rather, authentication tokens) will disappear, applications from third-party markets will not be reinstalled. Therefore, we need tools that can save everything. We will talk about them.

WARNING

Most of the applications described in this article require root and BusyBox.

Backup applications and their data.

I myself take a "clean install" approach. When upgrading to a new firmware, it's easier for me to set up programs from scratch. And the appearance of bugs in this case is reduced to nothing, especially when switching to the next major version of the firmware. But many users find it more convenient to save application settings and restore them to new firmware... This is especially true for third-party programs that are not in the market. I will focus on two of the most popular apps with millions of downloads.

Titanium Backup

The most powerful tool for backup, recovery, freezing and removal of applications along with their data (including system and pre-installed by the manufacturer). Allows you to set up an automatic backup on a schedule without closing the application, and transfer any application to the SD card. You can store different backups of one application, save SMS, MMS, call history, browser bookmarks, Wi-Fi hotspots in the form of an XML file. Can sync all backups to Dropbox, Box and Google Drive. With the help of this application, it is easy to make any user application system, add encryption, link the application to the market after recovery (for further updates). A convenient function is to create an update.zip archive based on a backup of applications and data, which can be flashed from the recovery console to restore applications and settings.

One of the most useful applications Titanium Backup is the transfer of applications and their settings between devices. As an example, I'll show you how to make the popular messenger whatsapp on a tablet without a SIM card. When you search for a program in the market, the description page will indicate that this program is not supported on your device. Even if you download and install the APK, to activate the program you need to dial up the device, which a tablet without a SIM card (or LTE with a tariff without voice calls or a dealer cut from the firmware) cannot do.

So, go to Titanium, look for the desired application, click on it and click on "Save" in the pop-up menu. If you swipe to the left in the menu, you can call additional functions... The same menu can be called up with a long tap on the application in the list. After running the script, a new entry will appear in the notification panel about creating a successful backup. For the convenience of work, I advise you to configure the program to upload backups to the cloud. Synchronization can be configured on the third tab - "Schedules". Click "Start" on the item "Synchronization with Google Drive", and a notification in the blind will inform you about successful completion.

Launch Titanium on the tablet and sync backups with the cloud. In this case, the just made backup is downloaded from the phone. WhatsApp will be at the very end of the list of programs. A strikethrough name means that the program is not installed on the tablet. Click on the program and select "Restore" in the pop-up menu. All. You can start WhatsApp.

Helium - App Sync and Backup

The main difference of the program is the ability to work without superuser rights (the application uses the standard backup manager, available in any Android since version 4.0. - Ed.). At the same time, some functions have been cut down and a companion application on the computer is required. The program will allow you to make a backup of the user dictionary, messages and call logs, Wi-Fi access points. System applications cannot be backed up, even if there is a root. Also, redundancy may be prohibited by the developers of some programs. They will be at the bottom of the list. For example, you won't be able to back up the same WhatsApp.

Helium remembers all the devices on which it was launched and allows you to restore backups separately to different devicesoh. Backups can be stored on a memory card or in the cloud (Google Drive, Box, Dropbox), as well as made on a schedule. Another feature of the application is that data between devices can be easily transferred, for example, having started a game on one device, you can continue it on another.

IMEI

There are frequent cases when after the firmware it stops working cellular and the internet. This is a sure sign that the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) has flown off. This number is unique to each device and is used to identify the device on the network. If it fails, it can reset to zero, and the device will stop seeing the network.

To avoid such cases, I advise you to make a backup of the EFS partition containing IMEI in advance: using programs from the market, by hand through the console (adb shell) or on the device through a terminal emulator. It should be noted that for different devices, the partition table can be radically different depending on the chips used. In the case of Nexus 4, enter the following commands in the terminal:

Backup IMEI:

Su dd if \u003d / dev / block / mmcblk0p8 of \u003d / sdcard / m9kefs1.img dd if \u003d / dev / block / mmcblk0p9 of \u003d / sdcard / m9kefs2.img

Repair IMEI:

Su dd if \u003d / sdcard / m9kefs1.img of \u003d / dev / block / mmcblk0p8 dd if \u003d / sdcard / m9kefs2.img of \u003d / dev / block / mmcblk0p9

The Nexus 5 does not have a separate EFS partition. Therefore, it is necessary to back up sections 12 and 13, containing not only IMEI, but also other data:

Su dd if \u003d / dev / block / mmcblk0p12 of \u003d / sdcard / modemst1.img dd if \u003d / dev / block / mmcblk0p13 of \u003d / sdcard / modemst2.img

Recovery is carried out by a similar team.

Photos and Videos

After an unsuccessful firmware or, for example, damage or theft of the phone, the most unpleasant sensations are the loss of the videos and photos taken. After all, applications can be reinstalled, passwords can be restored if necessary, and photos, if not secured in advance, will disappear forever. And in the market there are programs for every taste to save your photos and videos. Let's consider a few of them.

Google+

A standard program from the "corporation of good", preinstalled on all stock firmware. I have been using it for a long time and on all devices (at the moment, the albums contain more than 10 thousand photos). Automatically syncs all captured photos with closed Picassa albums (the same feature will soon appear in Google Drive). Photos will be available on all devices that are signed in to one account. If you have the Internet, all photos can be viewed even on a new device by logging into your Google account. A nice bonus - auto-correction of some photos, creating collages from similar photos and GIF-animations from a series of photos. Autocreatives also automatically appear - a cut to music from many photos and videos taken on the same day. When you change the location of taking photos and videos, "Stories" and "Travels" usually appear.

Other options

• MEGA - Gives 50 GB storage by default, has flexible settings, a sync client for a computer and an extension for the Chrome browser. Different viewing modes, the ability to open folders for other users.

• Cloud Mail.ru - 100 GB for new users. Has a nice interface and a client for your computer.

• Dropbox - interesting in that it has a companion application Carousel, which can not only automatically download pictures, but also clean the smartphone from those that have already been downloaded.

INFO

It is better to store important backups in the cloud or on a computer for use even after a full wipe of the device.

Backup arbitrary files

To backup files on an SD card there are also various programs... In general, they have similar functions and differ in the interface or supported cloud services.

Foldersync

Material Design, support for Amazon Cloud Drive, Box, Dropbox, FTP, Google Drive, Mega, OneDrive, SMB / CIFS, WebDav, Yandex Disk. Has a built-in file manager, many settings, filters, convenient planning. Ability to set up two-way sync, transfer hidden files, set up transfer via Wi-Fi / mobile Internet, Tasker support, PIN protection, the ability to synchronize subfolders.

DataSync

Ability to sync between devices via bluetooth, schedule, app data, files and folders. Automatic two-way data synchronization will save game progress and automatically download it to all connected devices when data changes on one of them.

Dropsync

An advanced Dropbox sync client. Uploading photos and videos, monitoring the battery level, Wi-Fi / 3G / 4G / WiMax connections and adaptation in accordance with user preferences, customizable auto-sync interval, plug-in to Tasker, the ability to select a synchronization mode: download only, download and delete, only download, mirror download and more.

In fact, this is an analogue of the Dropbox desktop client with on-the-fly synchronization (as in the Linux version of the client, file changes are tracked using the inotify mechanism, so everything is synchronized at once, and not at certain intervals).

INFO

For Linux / UNIX users, rsync backup for Android is suitable, which will allow you to send and receive files from a remote server via SSH. Has the support of Tasker.

Full device backup

Nandroid backup (from NAND - the type of memory used in modern smartphones) - a full backup of the entire firmware, along with applications, data and settings. The function is supported by TWRP or CWM. In addition, a backup can be done directly from Android using the Online nandroid backup program. The already reviewed Titanium, as well as the Nandroid manager, will help to recover individual data. First, let's see how to make a backup from the Recovery Console.

CWM

To create a backup, you must select the Backup and Restore item, and then Backup to / sdcard. Before clicking, you can select the backup format or free unused data. To restore, select the item Backup and Restore and then Restore from / sdcard. If you select Advanced restore from / sdcard, you can specify the boot, system, data, cache, sd-ext partitions for recovery separately.

For greater safety, the resulting backup can be transferred to a computer. But there is a catch here. The fact is that if the device has an "external" (real) memory card, CWM will place the backup in it and it will be available for saving on the computer by standard means (directory clockworkmod / backup / date-and-time-backup on the memory card ). Everything is all right here.

Lyrical digression, or declaration of love for Nexus devices

If you look at the partition structure of Nexus devices using the adb shell busybox fdisk / dev / block / mmcblk0 command (you need root and installed from the BusyBox market), you can see the following picture (see the screenshot "Partition structure on Nexus 5 and Nexus 4" ).

The aboot section is the primary bootloader. It can be damaged if, for example, flashing the kernel or bootloader from another device or pulling the cord out of the phone during the flashing process. At the same time, the partition table flies and the phone stops loading into the bootloader and recovery, and also stops responding to the fastboot and adb commands.

An ordinary user thinks that this is a "brick", and carries the phone in service centerwhere he pays more than a hundred dollars for a new one to replace the allegedly burned out fee. In fact, in section 15 for the Nexus 4 and section 11 for the Nexus 5, there is a backup copy of the bootloader - abootb. This is one of the reasons that it is almost impossible to kill the Nexus, because the backup bootloader can be restored without any problems.

Turn off the smartphone and turn it on while pressing the keys ... Then simultaneously press and hold the button combinations (will only work if the main bootloader is killed). After that, we connect the device to the computer (now it will be detected and ADB will work) and copy the backup bootloader to the main section with the commands

$ adb shell su

The partition table will be restored, and if necessary, you can further flash the desired bootloader.

However, in smartphones without a memory card slot or in its absence, the backup will be invisible to the user. This is due to the fact that since version 4.2 in Android, the mount points of internal memory have changed to support multi-user operation. The virtual (internal) memory card itself is mounted in / data / media, and there is also a CWM backup. But the main user data is in / data / media / 0, and it is this directory that is then mounted as / sdcard. Therefore, the backup will remain unavailable using standard tools and without root rights.

You can get a backup from / data / media using file manager with superuser rights or by connecting a smartphone to a computer in recovery mode. Next, enter the adb shell command, and then ls / sdcard / clockworkmod / backup / to find the directory with the last backup. We transfer the backup with a command like this:

$ adb pull /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/2015-04-20.15.46.18 \\ "D: \\ Nexus5 \\ Backup \\ Nandroid \\ 2015-04-20.15.46.18"

where the numbers are the previously found backup, corresponding to the date and time of appearance, and at the end - the path on the computer for storing the backup, which can be arbitrary.

TWRP

To create a backup, press the Backup button and mark the necessary sections with crosses (not sure - select all). Additionally, you can remove encryption, enable compression, skip the creation of the MD5 hash and choose to save to a USB - OTG flash drive. As a result, the backup will be in the / sdcard / twrp / backups / date-and-time-backup directory. Unlike CWM, it will be available regardless of the presence of a memory card. To restore, click Restore and select the desired one.

INFO

The market has a large number of programs for a separate backup and recovery of SMS, calls, contacts, kernels, recovery and so on.

Nandroid Manager

It is a versatile tool for managing all Nandroid backups. With the help of Nandroid Manager, you can restore applications and data from Nandroid, SMS, call log, Wi-Fi hotspots, saved paired Bluetooth devices, user dictionary. The application sees backups created in both custom recoveries, and allows you to rename them and search for information in separate databases inside the backup.

Nandroid Manager features

Online nandroid backup

Allows you to make a backup on a device operating in normal mode without overloading in recovery. In the settings, you can select the following parameters:

• Backup name - each time manually / UTC timezone / phone timezone / based on the firmware version number, including the creation time.

• Backup type - CWM / TWRP with or without compression.

• Mode - normal (full) / selection of sections to copy. When you select the latter, a list with a choice opens.

• Where to save the backup.

• The number of backups for storage is from "all" to 10 (older ones are deleted in case of overflow).

• Saving Yaffs2 sections as Tar files.

• Excluding Dalvik Cache from backup.

• File exclusion Google music from the backup.

The program supports uploading backup files to the cloud, FTP or Google Drive. There is a configurable schedule for automatic backups, from "every day" to "every 30 days" with the option "only when the device is charging". In addition, the plugin supports actions for Tasker.

Backup with ADB

A way, so to speak, for geeks. We connect the smartphone to the computer, enable USB debugging. Next, we use the adb backup command, which has the following keys:

• -f FILE - location and name of the backup file on the computer. If this parameter is not present, the backup will be created in the current folder called backup.ab. For Windows, paths with spaces and special characters must be enclosed in quotation marks.

• -apk | -noapk - whether or not to backup the APK application. The default is not to save.

• -system | -nosystem - whether to save system applications in the backup. The default is to save. Choosing -nosystem will prevent system applications from being saved when the -all switch is given.

• -all - save everything in the backup installed applications, including system ones.

• -shared | -noshared - whether to include in the backup application data and the contents of the memory card. The default is not to save.

• - here you can write a list of applications that will be backed up. Ignores -nosystem.

Accordingly, to perform a full backup, we use the following command:

$ adb backup -f "D: \\ Backup \\ ADB-2015-04-20.ab" -apk -shared -all -system

After that, Now unlock your device and confirm the backup operation will appear in the console, and a notification on the phone asking you to confirm the operation and set an optional password for the backup. The process of creating a backup copy itself can take more than forty minutes, so there is no need to worry. To restore, use the command "adb restore path-to-file", for the example above it will be:

$ adb restore "D: \\ Backup \\ ADB-2015-04-20.ab"

We confirm the request on the phone, enter the password (if set during the backup) and wait for the recovery, which may take even longer than creating the backup itself.

INFO

Discover iMEI numbers, of all your devices linked to Google (including old ones), you can go to google.com/settings/dashboard, expanding the list of Android.

Conclusion

I hope this article will help you save time and nerves while experimenting with the device. And even the loss or theft of your phone will not become a tragedy with backups of photos and applications saved in the cloud.

10 Best Backup Apps for Android | Introduction

Responsible people will not forget to back up their data on a desktop PC, but how many behave in the same way in relation to their phones? Data backup to android device It seems not very interesting, but only until the time when a real problem appears - after all, your phone can be stolen, you can install the wrong firmware, or simply drop your device into a puddle, after which you will find yourself in a very difficult position. While Google automatically backs up your contacts, mail and calendars, you can do the same with your programs yourself - both with their data and settings. Today we are publishing the top ten backup apps for Android to help keep your data safe.

10 Best Backup Apps for Android | Helium App Sync and Backup

Cost: Free / $ 4.99

With this program, ClockworkMod successfully debuted in the field of data backup on mobile devicesoh. Like their best analogsHelium allows you to back up programs, contacts, SMS messages, and call history, but unlike many, it does it without rooting your phone. Non-root users will have to install additional program for the mobile application to work when connected to a PC, and those with root access can literally take advantage of Helium right away. The paid version turns off ads and includes cloud backup and backup scheduling.

10 Best Backup Apps for Android | Holo backup

Cost: Free

It's not even mobile appand a data backup software for desktop PCs with Android 4.0 ADB functions, responsible for backup programs and data on a PC even without rooting the phone. Users can also back up SMS messages and can even backup wirelessly (although you need to root for ADB backup over Wi-Fi). Holo Backup doesn't include any fancy frills like cloud backups or backup schedulers, so you have to go through the manual backup process. But the bottom line is that Holo Backup is practical and free appthat doesn't need rooting.

10 Best Backup Apps for Android | Ultimate backup

Cost: Free / $ 2.99

J. Rummy Apps developers offer a universal application manager to back up programs and information. Ultimate Backup backs up the data contained both on the local drive and cloud storage (Root required for data and settings) when working with Drive, Box and Dropbox. The application also contains a built-in uninstaller, a "task killer" function, a cache clearing function and much more. In addition to backing up apps, you can back up your call logs, browser bookmarks, and Wi-Fi settings. Ultimate Backup offers a decent yet free set of system tools even without root, and the premium version contains some additional features, including scheduler and cloud backup recovery.

10 Best Backup Apps for Android | Titanium Backup

Cost: Free / $ 6.58

Already rooted your Android device, or are you thinking about getting root access? Titanium Backup is a reliable, working backup application for Android devices, with the free version allowing you to back up and restore applications and various data, including contacts, SMS logs and more, with tools that significantly automate the backup process. The premium version has a lot of great features, including backup and restore from the cloud, as well as an automated scheduling, selective archiving of items, and moving backed up data to an SD card.

10 Best Backup Apps for Android | My Backup Pro

Cost: $ 3.99

My Backup is another powerful backup and data management app for Android devices. This program includes backup functions and an automatic scheduler, as well as the ability to create a backup in the cloud and many other features. Despite the fact that My Backup works great on non-rooted phones, its true potential is revealed on devices with rooted access, since it allows the user to back up not only applications, but also various data and settings, such as saved games. In order to try the program in practice, you can use the 30-day demo version.

10 Best Backup Apps for Android | Super backup

Cost: Free / $ 1.99

Super Backup is a fast free application for an Android smartphone, capable of backing up and restoring data along with applications and settings (you need root access), carry out these processes automatically through the scheduler. The backup is saved to SD card, internal memory, PC or Gmail (although this will look ridiculous for all other data except phone). There is no cloud backup option from Gmail, so you have to import your backups to the cloud, SD card or PC yourself. The advantage is that all these features are free, and buying a premium account only serves to get rid of ads.

10 Best Backup Apps for Android | GCloud Backup

Cost: Free

If you need to save mostly not programs, but photos, music, videos, contacts or call history, then GCloud Backup will satisfy your needs. Users need to create a dedicated GCloud account that provides 1 GB of free backup space (expandable with the purchase of a premium account), and all you have to do is select the desired backup information, which will then be automatically copied to your account ... The backup process can be done using the scheduler, and the cloud viewing can be done through the cloud service account.

10 Best Backup Apps for Android | Mobile Backup & Restore

Cost: Free / $ 1.99 per month

Mobile Backup & Restore is something new from Avast for Android backup applications. Free version allows you to back up your contacts, SMS messages, call history and photos, and with a monthly premium account, you can use the same features for music, videos and apps. Mobile Backup & Restore stands out from the crowd with its task scheduler and automatic features that are easy to configure, as well as many options to back up completely or selectively to Drive and Avast servers. Rooted and premium users can save app data. In general, Avast's program is not as demanding as some others, and besides, it is one of the easiest to use.

10 Best Backup Apps for Android | SMS Backup +

Cost: Free

If in the matter of backup you are only interested in saving SMS messages and call log, then SMS Backup is worth trying. The app automatically syncs SMS, MMS and call logs with your Gmail account, tagging each group. Automatic backup settings allow you to adjust the time and frequency of backing up messages, which can then be restored using tags. Although this application does not have as extensive a set of functions as many other programs (moreover, some users report problems with KitKat), it makes it very easy to make an additional copy of messages and call logs.

10 Best Backup Apps for Android | ROM Manager

Cost: Free / $ 5.99

Another program from ClockworkMod this time is not a purely backup application, but it is a powerful system tool for rooted devices that can actually completely clone the software part of your device in its current state. In addition to creating backups, you can view their contents and restore the firmware. Although this program is not as focused on the backup process as specialized applications, the ROM Manager functions are great for those users who like to tinker with custom firmwares and variations of Android, since with this program you can create system restore points and use them if you you need to bring your device back to life.

To get started with Helium, you will have to install not only the application on your mobile device, but also the desktop version of the program on your PC. You also need to find in this list the drivers corresponding to your smartphone model and install them on your computer. Only after completing these operations will you be ready to start working in the application.

Connect your smartphone to your computer via USB. Launch the app and follow Helium's simple and easy-to-follow instructions. First, the program will direct you to Settings to start the mode USB debugging... You don't have to dig into the menu yourself - Helium will immediately open the required directory, you just have to select the desired item in the list. Further, the same procedure will be performed to transfer the connected device to camera mode (PTP).

Helium will then search for a desktop application on the computer. Since we have already installed it, and also did not forget about the drivers for the smartphone, this step will be short, and you will immediately see the following window: the application will inform you about the successful activation of the backup (backup, as I understand it) and the ability to disconnect the gadget from the PC. Now you can work with the program in essence, no longer needing to connect to a computer.

This is where the technical formalities end. Next, you back up your app information, save it to either a memory card or cloud storage of your choice. Helium will also allow you to sync several of your devices, even if they are on different networks - your Google account will be used here. The second tab of the main application window is Data recovery from backups... Helium will detect all archives of this type and perform recovery from them. But be sure that you remember the password with which these archives were locked during creation (if, of course, you locked them at all).

Well, for those who are constantly worried about the safety of vital data in applications, Helium has acquired such a function as scheduled reservation: your smartphone in set time will back up data. Regular preservation of such archives guarantees you, in the event of an unforeseen situation, return to as much current information and settings. Happy backup!
Download Helium application (Backup (Backup) without root rights) for Android you can follow the link below.

Before flashing or other responsible action, it is important to take care of the safety of personal data. Timely backup - a backup copy will avoid the loss of important information, or will help restore the system's performance. In this article, you will learn how to make a full backup of the system firmware or just individual partitions.

Partial firmware backup

With partial backup, only certain data is saved: contacts, messages, applications, photos, notes, etc. The information obtained contributes to the quick setup of the device after flashing, resetting, or other action. The data is also suitable for recovery on a new device.

Below we will consider the methods of partial backup. Note that some methods work with root privileges. For your convenience, at the beginning of each method, we have indicated the minimum requirements for obtaining a backup.

Method 1: using ADB or ADB Run

Demand: PC, data cable, ADB utility or ADB Run.

Backup options: section data; data and app; data, app and SdCard.

Algorithm of actions:

Install drivers for your device. For example, standard Motorola drivers are enough to connect via ADB. In your case, it might be necessary.

Connect your smartphone / tablet via USB cable.

Run the ADB Run utility.

If this is your first time using USB debugging, confirm the PC connection on the device screen.

Make sure the machine is connected. In ADB Run, this information is listed in the upper left corner.

Press 9 then enter to open the backup menu.

To make a copy of all sections, press button 3.

A message appears on the screen of the mobile device, where you need to confirm the creation of the backup. If desired, enter a password to encrypt data.

After creating a copy, a message will appear in the ADB Run window: "To continue, press any button."

The folder with your backup will automatically open. Close ADB Run.

Method 2: through the menu recovery and reset

Demand: account for reservation, internet.

Backup options: application settings; call log and Wi-Fi passwords.

Android OS allows you to back up some data - passwords Wi-Fi networks, wallpaper and call log. With the release of Update 6.0, Application Settings have been added to the reservation list. The information is stored in Google Drive.

Important!

1. When backing up data, some confidential information may be retained.
2. Application settings reservation is not available unless the developer has activated the option in the Google Play console.
3. Backups are deleted after 60 days if there is no activity.
4. Reservations are made no more than once a day.

For detailed instructions, see our separate article on.

Method 3: sync Gmail

Demand: Gmail account, internet.

Backup options: e-mail gmail, save games, calendar, directory contacts.

On Android OS, Gmail is not only email, but also an account, which is required to use some services, such as Google Play. The account also allows you to synchronize some data - contacts, calendars and other information.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Add in the settings, in the accounts section, gmail account... Or create an account. Instructions for creating an account via PC. How to create email from your phone, read.
2. After adding an account, open the accounts section.
3. Select your Google account.
4. In the new window, move the radio buttons next to the data that you want to sync.
5. Open the drop-down window where select Force Sync.

Method 4: using the Titanium Backup program

Demand: the presence of root rights.

Backup options: apps and app settings.

Titanium Backup provides for saving only user programs, only system programs, or all applications. There is also an option to automatically upload the resulting copy of the programs to the cloud.

Algorithm of actions:

Open Titanium Backup. Give the program root access.

Click on the "Backups" tab for selective saving programs. Select a utility from the list, click the "Save" button.

To create a backup copies of multiple applications, click on the menu button, then batch actions. Select the option to save applications.

Automatic saving of applications, available on the "Schedules" tab. Choose the save option or create a new task.

Method 5: using Google Photos

Demand: account, internet.

Backup options: photos video.

Full backup of the firmware

Full backup means saving the entire firmware. A system image is created for recovery only on the device where the copy was taken. The full image allows you to restore the device to work after an unsuccessful firmware, or to restore only certain partitions.

Method 1: using custom recovery

Demand: the presence of TWRP or CWM recovery

Backup options: taking the entire system image or only individual partitions.

Algorithm of actions for TWRP recovery:

1. Load boot mode. Read how to use TWRP.
2. Click on the "Backup" button.
3. Specify the sections that you want to keep. Also specify the drive where you want to save the image or firmware section.

Do you know that before getting a root or performing any experiments with a mobile device, you need to read the information on the topic: “how to backup Android».

A large percentage of mobile users are interested in unlimited privileges (root-rights) and all sorts of experiments with software.

They get them after the root.

As a result, these users often start looking for information on what to do when it fails to load, an error appears, how to install the system application back, etc.

It is good if the device will malfunction or boot in a circle, but much worse when it turns into a "brick".

Even in the latter case, non-functional software can be brought back to life by simply rolling back the software.

How to make an Android backup and consider in the framework of this article, and we will touch not only the firmware, but also programs, photos, and any other information.

Content:

Android developers offer a basic set of backup functions, and it is carried out automatically.

In the parameters of the device, you only have to put a tick in front of the necessary items, and all the required information after resetting the smartphone configuration or its firmware will be restored after.

Android backup via ADB

The first, in addition to the one discussed above, is also proposed by Google. It is far from the most convenient, but it has a place to be.

So, to create a backup, you should:

The operating instructions for the utility are as follows.

1. We call the application and click on the item "Backup".

1. Choose "ADB Backup" to back up information on a smartphone / tablet.

Fig. 3 - Starting a backup in the program

1. On the gadget we tap on the pictogram Create backup…» .

Fig. 4 - Confirm the creation of the backup

Enter the password, if required, or leave the field for encrypting information empty.

1. We are waiting for the files to be archived.

To rollback operating system with all applications and related information, do the following.

1. We connect the device via USB.
2. Launch ADB and select "Backup".
3. In the next window, click "ADB Restore".

Fig. 5 - Recovery window via ADB tool

1. On the device, tap on the icon "Recover data" after entering the password, if the backup was encrypted.

Fig. 6 - Confirmation of resuscitation of data on the device

The main disadvantage of Google's Android backup methods is the lack of support for applications that are not available in.

And with the convenience of work, a lot of questions arise, therefore it is easier to transfer your software, their settings and achievements through third party programs.

We reserve only the necessary information

We will consider only a few programs highly appreciated by users. First on the list is Titanium Backup.

Titanium Backup

The utility needs no introduction, but it needs root rights to work.

Its functionality includes:

• application backup and restoration,
• freezing them and completely uninstalling them,
• transferring programs to the SD card that do not support this by default,
• automation of many processes,
• work with multiple copies of one application.

Supports Titanium Backup call history, SMS and MMS, data on points of wireless Internet access, address book, calendar information and can synchronize data with cloud services.

The most common use of the utility is to transfer settings and personal information between devices or firmware.

First of all, we fulfill the following requirements.

1. We release the amount of memory required for backup on the SD card or the internal memory of the device.
2. We get root rights.

Sometimes you may need to activate USB debugging, but this is extremely rare.

1. Go to the group actions menu by clicking on the icon with a checkmark in the upper right or call the command “ Groupactions "through the button" Add. Menu".

Fig. 7 - Titanium Backup group action window

A list of batch actions will appear here:

Fig. 8 - List of batch actions for backing up information in Titanium Backup

• backing up all applications with their data;
• copying only system software with settings;
• combining the first two options;
• creating a new backup without affecting the existing one;
• deleting old backups;
• updating the existing copy after the changes (SMS received, contact added);
• analogue of the previous version, but concerning third-party software (installed / uninstalled the application, changed its settings);
• combining the two previous options;
• the same as method 8, but with the inclusion of changes related to system applications.

After clicking on the "Start" button next to the desired option, depending on the option, you will be able to select programs / games and data to be backed up.

Fig. 9 - Application selection interface in Titanium Backup

At the top right, click on the checkmark icon to launch.

The same batch actions menu, where the following operations are available, will help to rollback if necessary:

• restore only missing applications;
• reanimation of all information contained in the archive about installed programs;
• rollback only data related to system services and programs;
• combining the two previous points;
• replacement of new versions of programs and games with those contained in the archive.

Fig. 10 - List of batch operations to restore software via Titanium Backup

Redundancy and reset

You don't have to spend money on the purchase of Titanium Backup, smartphones / tablets already contain all the tools that allow you to protect yourself from data loss.

In the settings item "Backup / reset" options for manual and automatic archiving of applications with all files are available, and other Google parameters.

The backup will be stored on the corporate servers, and you will have to connect to a wireless network to rollback.

Fig. 11 - Interface of the window of backup and reset of device parameters

After flashing the device or resetting its state, the system will offer to download the data stored on the remote server.

Android Backup - Full Backup

Today I decided to tell and show you one of the many ways to make a complete backup of your phone or tablet. This action will take several minutes of your time, but in the future it can save you from losing important information and your time. In order to make a full backup of a phone or tablet, it must be installed Root rightshow to do this can be found by clicking on the link in the video

Helium - App Sync and Backup

Unlike the competition, Helium does not require root, although it will unleash its full potential if rooted.

For phones without superuser rights, you will have to install additional annex Helium Desktop to your computer.

Supports a large list of data, which does not include information about system applications, and they themselves, even if there is a root.

Some programs are not supported, they are displayed at the bottom of the software list, but Helium remembers and distinguishes all devices where it was launched, and copies created for them.

Let's see how to backup Android on non-root devices.

1. After starting the program, activate USB debugging in the gadget settings.

Fig. 12 - Enabling USB debugging in the mobile device settings

1. We launch the computer version of the software and switch the devices.

Fig. 13 - Successful connection result - green check mark

1. Go to the tab "Reservation"

Fig. 14 - Window for choosing actions in Hellium

1. Uncheck the box next to the option Application Data Only, if we archive the programs themselves.
2. We tick the necessary items.

Fig. 15 - Marking applications for adding to the backup

1. We press "Reservation" and select the location for storing the archive.

Fig. 16 - Selecting the archive storage location

1. Click on the button at the bottom right.

Fig. 17 - Confirming the backup operation

After a while, everything will be ready.

Fig. 18 - Window of successfully completed operation

To reanimate files from the archive, go to the recovery and synchronization menu, select the storage, the required data and start the recovery process.

Fig. 19 - Selecting a backup storage device

Helium non-root data archiving on Android

How to quickly make a backup of an Android device. All possible ways

Multimedia files

The most valuable content on most smartphones is private videos and photo collections.

If your phone is lost, stolen or damaged, even photos and videos can be restored if you prepare accordingly.

There are already enough offers for this in the Playmarket.

Google+

The program is included in the standard. She sends (automatically or in manual mode) fresh photos to the cloud.

If the user so desires, they will be available on all devices, from which the user will use it to enter his account.

A bonus for providing personal information to Google will be automatic photo adjustments and GIF animations.

It's worth noting that storage is limited to 5GB.

Fig. 20 - Google+

Backup of all device software

All new phones have NAND memory installed, and this allows you to back up the firmware with all applications, their parameters and settings.

Supports CWM and TWRP redundancy, as well as third-party software.

ClockworkMod Recovery Console

Management in the program is simplified to pressing a few buttons, and to get a modified recovery, you just need to download the ROM Manager application, where the first item is the installation of ClockworkMod.

For some devices, there are other utilities, for example, for tablets from Acer.

Important! The charge of the device at the time of performing the actions should be 50 percent or more, and the best way is to fully charge the battery.

1. We turn off the device for ten seconds, so that the battery has time to go into a passive mode of operation.
2. We hold down the power supply key together with the volume down button.
3. When the CWM menu appears, use the volume buttons to select "backup & restore".

Fig. 21 - Main CWM interface

1. We decide on a reservation option:

• backup will do full copy systems;
• advanced backup will allow you to select partitions to save space on the USB-card and time to complete the operation.

When choosing the second option, you can specify partitions for archiving (system, boot).

1. The next item will be to select the backup to / sdcard option and wait a couple of minutes.

The recovery is done as follows: launch CWM, select restore in the backup & restore item, specify the backup copy and confirm the action.

When finished, reboot using the reboot now option.

CWM Backup. Backup and recovery.

This backup method will allow us to return to the firmware that was saved before we decided to flash a new one. And you can also do it before dangerous experiments with system filesso that if something goes wrong, be able to return the working firmware back.

Backup of arbitrary data

In addition to the powerful backup applications discussed above, there are a number of free, albeit less feature-rich programs.

All of them differ in the presence of support for saving information to a USB flash drive, appearance, interface language, support for various cloud services and working without or with superuser rights.

Among the mass of utilities, Backup Your Mobile can be distinguished, although in its place there may be more than a dozen almost identical analogues.

Doesn't everyone have a Russian-speaking user interface that is so pleasing to the eye. And the product was created by just one person.

The left side of the interface contains all the explanatory information, which will prevent a full kettle from getting bogged down in a couple of dozen options.

It is impossible to close this window, which causes inconvenience; it will also sadden the absence of the option to select a directory / service for storing automatically created copies.

Working in Backup Your Mobile is nowhere easier. We choose one of two operations: backup or restore (in this case, the first).

Fig. 22 - Marking the data to be backed up in Backup Your Mobile

Then we determine the category of information that will be saved to the archive, marking the necessary items with flags.

Fig. 23 - Selecting a backup location

To save system apps and passwords from wireless networks Root rights are required.

Recovery is carried out in the same way: in the tab of the same name, specify the backup copy, select the items for recovery and confirm the action.

Even if you are not going to experiment with the device, it is highly recommended to keep a copy of the firmware and important information and update it periodically in order to save time when flashing the device, its failure or loss.

Nobody is immune from this.

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