How to Back Up Your Android Phone (2025)

CommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyAll products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Learn more.Your phone is the guardian of your digital life. It has that video of your child’s first words, the heart-warming message from your significant other that never fails to cheer you up, and the latest save from your favorite mobile game. You have invested time in getting it just the way you want, and there are irreplaceable memories onboard. Spending a couple of minutes backing up is a small price to pay to ensure you don’t lose it all.Here, I’ll show you how to back up your Android phone in a few ways, so pick the one that…