Is Google the easiest way to back up my S5?

[Peter Nowell]

back up

Hello
I have Samsung S5 with Verizon.
Is Google backup an easy way to backup the phone including the SD card?
TY

 

[ironass]

Re: back up

Hello
I have Samsung S5 with Verizon.
Is Google backup an easy way to backup the phone including the SD card?
TY

Google backup is limited. See, Backup! Backup! Backup! NOW! for a breakdown of the different methods to backup your device.

 

[can3gxw]

Re: back up

The new Smart Switch from Samsung is pretty complete. It will back up files on both the internal AND external cards. I don't specifically care if it backs up my apps or not, but it DOES grab every single one of my documents, downloads, photos, etc... You do need a PC though.

 

[Peter Nowell]

Re: back up

TY. I will check it out.
Peter

 

[ironass]

Re: back up

TY. I will check it out.
Peter

Do not rely 100% on Smart Switch as it has proved, "flakey", for some. Particularly after an update. Always use 2 or more methods for backing up... just in case!

 

[Peter Nowell]

Re: back up

I am using combinations. I have Google data backup, Google photo backup and Samsung 's backup for memos.
I hope that covers it.