For many iPhone and iPad owners, Apple iOS is clearly miles ahead when it comes to system and data backups. Using the internal settings, you can create a complete backup of your devices, including all accounts, documents, and configurations, and store it on a standard 5BH iCloud. For example, photos can be synchronized through the iCloud photo media library, and all other data can be backed up through iTunes in combination with a Mac computer.
However, what about Google’s own operating system? The sobering truth is that, to date, the company has not provided a way to store a complete backup on the Google Cloud. One of the reasons for this is that app data on Android devices, for example, is encrypted in such a way that programs with standard rights have no access to it. For example, to download the scores from your favorite phone game after a system crash, you will need root access.
Unlocking a smartphone like this has disadvantages, as well as advantages –first, you will lose your warranty, which is why you should thoroughly consider taking this step. This may be the reason why the bigger Android cloud app manufacturers don’t mention app storage through the root in their product descriptions.
If you choose not to, you can at least allow Google Backup in your device settings to synchronize your contacts, calendar entries, email, and your Gmail account with all other devices connected to your Google Account – provided, of course, you have one.