Backup Your Android phone backup now counts against your Google storage — but the impact is smaller than you think Google says the typical Android backup is small enough that most users won't notice a meaningful change in their available storage. How to back up and restore text messages on Android Here's why you should use SMS Organizer to transfer text messages on Android. How to enable and use Locked Folder in Google Photos Keep your files locked and loaded. Latest about Backup How to make a backup of any app installed on your phone By Jerry Hildenbrand Last updated 17 January 18 Finding old versions of apps can be tough, but backing them up yourself isn't! Apps & Software Lookout Mobile Security now available internationally By Anndrew Vacca Last updated 6 May 14 Phones Carbon: the way Google should be doing backup on Android By Andrew Martonik Published 4 February 13 Apps & Software G Cloud Backup isn't made by Google, but does a pretty good job at backing up your Android device By Richard Devine Published 24 January 13 Apps & Software Titanium Backup updated, addition of Google Drive sync for Pro users By Richard Devine Published 5 May 12 Apps & Software WaveSecure, free through January, backs up data, tracks, wipes phone By Phil Nickinson Published 14 January 10 Apps & Software 1 2 3 Archives Be an expert in 5 minutesGet the latest news from Android Central, your trusted companion in the world of AndroidContact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Worries over a pricier Galaxy S27 might've caused S26 sales to surge for Samsung2DuRoBo's Moodi just brought competition to Boox's weirdest accessory3The best Mint Mobile deals of July 2026 — 50% off wireless, Galaxy S26 deals4This innovative budget phone is perfect for reducing eye strain, and it just crashed back to a Prime Day price5Big news! Mint Mobile just got the Samsung Galaxy S26 back in stock, and it's still one of the best phone deals on the web
How to make a backup of any app installed on your phone By Jerry Hildenbrand Last updated 17 January 18 Finding old versions of apps can be tough, but backing them up yourself isn't!
G Cloud Backup isn't made by Google, but does a pretty good job at backing up your Android device By Richard Devine Published 24 January 13
Titanium Backup updated, addition of Google Drive sync for Pro users By Richard Devine Published 5 May 12
WaveSecure, free through January, backs up data, tracks, wipes phone By Phil Nickinson Published 14 January 10
