Nowadays, people use mostly their phones for texting, shopping, snapping photos, social media interactions, and more. Even if PCs can hold more data, mobile device backup is critical to protect your essential files. Fortunately, Acronis Cyber Protect makes it easy to back up Android and iOS devices, even if you're a backup beginner.
To backup an Android device to a local external storage or the Acronis Cloud, follow these steps:
- 1. Go to the Google Play Store to download the Acronis Mobile app
- 2. Install the app -> open it -> choose your preferred storage location
- 3. Tap "Back up now"
4. Select the data categories you want to back up
Once setup is complete, Acronis Cyber Protect will create regular, secure backups either to an external hard drive, your PC, or the Acronis Cloud as long as the chosen storage device has enough space to contain the new backup.
As for iOS devices, here are the steps to backup your iPhone data securely and efficiently:
1. Go to iTunes -> download and install the Acronis Mobile app
2. After installation, open the Mobile app and follow the steps to choose a backup method, storage location, and schedule (you'd be done in just a couple of selections and taps)
3. Once setup is complete, your iOS device data will be safe, secure, and encrypted in local external storage or the Acronis Cloud.
Keep in mind, local storage backups require you to connect the Android or iOS device to an external hard drive, USB, or computer. Cloud backups only require a stable internet connection. Even if it takes a bit more work, using both local and cloud storage for your backups is best. This way, you protect your data against multiple data-loss scenarios and always have it readily available for recovery.