To take backup of photos on your Android mobile device, you have several options available. Here are a few methods you can use:
- Install the Google Photos app from the Google Play Store if it's not already on your device.
- Open the app and sign in with your Google account.
- On the app's main screen, tap on your profile picture or initials at the top-right corner.
- Tap on "Photos settings" or "Settings."
- Select "Backup & sync" or "Back up & sync."
- Enable the toggle switch to activate backup and sync.
- Choose the backup options you prefer, such as the quality of uploaded photos and whether to include videos.
- Once backup is enabled, the app will automatically upload and sync your photos to your Google account. You can access them from any device with the Google Photos app or through the web at photos.google.com.
2. Cloud Storage Services:
- You can also use other cloud storage services like Dropbox, OneDrive, or Amazon Drive to backup your photos.
- Install the cloud storage app of your choice from the Google Play Store and sign in with your account.
- Enable automatic photo backup within the app's settings or preferences.
- Configure the backup settings as per your preferences.
- The app will upload your photos to the cloud storage service, and you can access them from any device with the same cloud storage app or through their respective websites.
- Connect your Android device to a computer using a USB cable.
- On your device, when prompted, select "Transfer files" or "File transfer" mode.
- On your computer, open the file explorer or finder and navigate to your device.
- Locate the folder containing your photos (usually found under the "DCIM" or "Pictures" folder).
- Copy the photos you want to back up and paste them into a folder on your computer's storage or an external hard drive.
4. SD Card or External Storage:
- If your Android device has an SD card or external storage, you can manually copy and transfer the photos to the card or storage.
- Use a file manager app on your device to navigate to the photos you want to back up.
- Copy the photos and paste them into the desired folder on the SD card or external storage.
Remember, it's always recommended to have multiple backups in different locations or storage mediums to ensure the safety of your photos. Additionally, regularly check your backups to ensure they are up to date and complete.
