We want to take a moment to remind you to back up your iPhones or Android devices. Data preservation, easier device upgrades, protection against malicious actors, and preservation of cherished ...

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade for multiple publications, including Times Internet, Guiding Tech, Android ...

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade for multiple publications, including Times Internet, Guiding Tech, Android ...

Your Android device will soon automatically back up and restore Theft Protection settings. Android’s Theft Protection settings include Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, Remote Lock, and more.

Android’s backup settings are getting a sleek new look from Google, rolling out via Google Play Services. The revamped interface simplifies data protection, featuring just “Photos & Videos” and “Other ...

Google Play Services v25.11.32 beta contains code for a redesigned Backup page, simplifying the interface by removing unnecessary details. Update, July 17, 2025 (06:38 AM ET): Google is rolling out ...

New findings suggest that Android devices may soon be able to include your SIM in a device backup, potentially making it that much easier to swap phones. Device backups currently save things such as ...

Google has been updating various Android Settings pages with Material 3 Expressive, and the “Backup” redesign brings a rather drastic simplification. Accessed (on Pixel) from Settings > System > ...

Running out of storage is one of those problems that almost everybody understands, and almost nobody handles properly. Storage can almost never be enough, so some people keep paying for cloud space.

To back up your Samsung Messages texts, connect your SSD to your phone, open the Smart Switch app by going to Settings > Accounts and backup > Smart Switch, select the storage icon in the top right ...