How to take backup of phone in laptop

Backing up your phone to a laptop is one of the best ways to keep your data safe. Simply connect your Android or iPhone using a USB cable and copy everything you want to save, including photos, videos, contacts, messages, and documents. Android users can use Google’s transfer tools or move files manually, while iPhone users can back up through iTunes or Finder. Here is how to back up your phone to a laptop in a few simple steps.

Here's how to take backup of phone in laptop

There are plenty of ways to back up your phone to your laptop, and doing so is one of the most reliable methods to keep your data safe without relying on cloud storage. 

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Whether you use an Android phone or an iPhone, creating a local backup is quite straightforward and below are the easiest ways to back up your phone using a laptop:

Backing up an Android phone

Step 1: Connect your phone to your laptop

Start by connecting your phone to your computer using its USB cable. Then go to Settings > System > Developer options and turn on USB debugging. On some Android phones, this option may be under General > Developer options. If you do not see Developer options, you will need to enable them first.

Step 2: Copy your files manually

On your laptop, open File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) and select your phone from the list of devices. From there, open folders like DCIM (for photos and videos), Downloads, or WhatsApp, and copy the files you want to save onto your laptop.

Backing up an iPhone

Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your laptop

Use a USB cable to connect your iPhone. On Windows, iTunes should open automatically. On Mac, use Finder if you are running macOS Catalina or later.

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Next, go to Settings > Connected devices > USB, and choose File transfer (sometimes called Android Auto). If a prompt appears on your screen about USB options, tap it and select Transfer files.

Step 2: Start the backup

In iTunes or Finder, click on your device name, then choose Back Up Now. If you want to include passwords, app settings, or health data, select the encryption option before starting the backup. 

Once the backup is complete, you will see the time and date of the latest backup. To restore a backup, go to Summary > Restore Backup. If the backup was encrypted, you will need your password.