Learn · Android
Turn on Backup by Google One
5 min · essential
Why this matters. If your phone is lost, broken or stolen, a backup lets a new phone pick up where the old one left off. Android backs up app data, messages, call history, settings and (with Google Photos) your photos to your Google Account. Everyone gets 15 GB free across Google services.
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Open Backup
Open Settings, tap Google, then All services, then under Backup and restore tap Backup. Menu names vary a little by phone maker; searching Settings for 'Backup' also works.
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Backup
Backup by Google One
On, with a recent backup
Back up now
Backup details
Photos & videos
Device data
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Back up now
Tap Back up now once. After that it runs by itself regularly when the phone is charging and on Wi-Fi.
Check your understanding
What's the easiest way to find the backup setting on any Android phone?
Open Settings and search for 'Backup'.
Want a checklist that tracks this for your whole family? Sign in to HomeOS.
Checked against:
Google: Back up or restore data on your Android device · Google One Help: Back up your device
· last reviewed 2026-09