3 Easy Practices: How to Back Up Android Photos to Cloud?
TL;DR:
This guide provides detailed step-by-step solutions for Android users to back up photos using Google Drive, OneDrive, and Samsung Cloud to prevent data loss. However, its final conclusion ultimately contradicts the cloud-based premise, strongly advocating that using MobiKin Assistant for Android to back up photos to a computer is a far more reliable alternative than any cloud storage service.
Photos loss is not a rare issue in our lives. Therefore, to avoid this kind of problems, users of Android phones are suggested to backup the important files on their mobile phones to a Cloud storage. However, some users may not be familiar with cloud and do not know how to deal with the backup process. Thus, this tutorial is written to help you back up Android photos to cloud more easily.
1. Back Up Android Photos with Google Drive
Google Drive is compatible with many Android models. By using this way, you can upload the photos on your Android phone to the Google Drive. And here, you are suggested to download the photos from the Cloud to your computer after completing the uploading process to ensure the safety of the data. Now just download and install the Google Drive on your phone at first and then go with the steps below to backup your wanted photos.
Step 1. Move Photos from Android to Google Drive
Launch the program and then sign into the Google Drive on your device. Next, tap on the "+" icon and select "Upload" option from the menu. Then a popup with different categories will appear. Just select the "Images" or "Gallery" folder to open your files. After that, you need to tick the photos you want and hit on "Done" button to sync or save the photos to Google Drive. (Can I retrieve lost files from Google Drive?)
Step 2. Download and Save the Synced Photos to Computer
Run the Google Drive on your computer and type in the username and passcode to enter it. Then click on the icon with three dots to open the menu. Next, select "Download" option to download the pictures to your PC.
2. Upload Photos on Android to OneDrive
OneDrive is a file-hosting service which allows users to store files as well as personal data to Cloud. Therefore, you can elect it to be your Cloud storage as well. But you should notice that the free storage space of OneDrive is only 5GB. Thus, you need to buy further available space to save your files if you possess too many files.
Notice: You are also advised to download and save the photos from OneDrive to computer in case of data loss.
Step 1: Open OneDrive - Install and launch the OneDrive app on your Android phone, then sign in with your Microsoft account.
Step 2: Select Photos to Upload - Tap + > Upload, choose Photos and Videos, and select the pictures you want to upload.
Step 3: Check the Upload - Wait for the upload to finish, then open the relevant OneDrive folder to confirm that your photos are safely stored. Plus, you can also put photos from OneDrive to Android afterward.
* Download the Synced Photos to PC - Sign in your OneDrive account and then tap on plus icon and choose "Upload" option. Next, elect "Photos" and then go to "Download" to right click the items you want. Finally hit on "Download" to save the images to your computer.
Also Read: Dropbox vs. Google Drive vs. OneDrive - Which Is the Best?
3. Use Samsung Cloud to Back Up Android Photos (Samsung Only)
If you are s Samsung users, you have one more option - Samsung Cloud. Compared with OneDrive, its free storage space is bigger - 15GB available. And if you want to store more files, you need to purchase the space as well. The followings are the details about how to backup Android photos to Samsung Cloud and you can take a look.
Step 1: Sign in Samsung Cloud - Tap the icon of "Settings" on Home screen and find out "Cloud and accounts". Just select the "Samsung Cloud" from the menu and sign in your Samsung account.
Step 2: Enable Gallery Backup - Turn on Gallery if the option is available, then tap Back up now to start saving your selected photos. Keep the phone connected to a stable Wi-Fi network and wait until the backup is completed.
* In Samsung Cloud screen, you can tap the toggle of the Gallery to sync certain data selectively. Except that, you also are able to go to "Backup my data" screen and turn on "Auto back up" option. Once you enable this feature, your device will do a backup regularly.
4. Alternative Way to Move and Save Photos from Android
Some users might be tired of using Cloud to do an Android backup and wish to find and get a new way to save their photos. In this case, MobiKin Assistant for Android (Windows/Mac) could be a good helper. With it, you can transfer and save your data from Android to computer within several simple clicks. If you don't believe it, you can download the trial version of this software and go with the following steps to have a try.
Step 1. Make Your Android be Detected
Connect your Android to computer via USB cable and launch the installed the tool. Here, remember to enable the USB debugging on the device and install the driver or the program would not be possible to explore your phone. After the connection, the tool will detect your phone automatically.
Step 2. Select Super Toolkit
On the main interface, just click the "Super Toolkit" option at the top menu. After that, you will see a "Backup" option on the screen. Just tap on it and all the contents on your mobile phone that can be backed up will be listed here.
Step 3. One Click to Backup Your Android Photos
Several categories will be displayed on the screen here. Just elect "Photos" folder and choose the path where you want to save your photos. Finally, hit "Back Up" button from the bottom right to start the transferring process.
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FAQs for Backing Up Android Photos to Cloud Storage
Q1. Can I automatically back up photos from Android to the cloud?
Yes. Apps such as Google Photos and OneDrive can automatically upload new photos when backup or camera-upload features are enabled.
Q2. Do I need Wi-Fi to back up Android photos?
Not always. Some cloud apps allow mobile-data uploads, but Wi-Fi is generally preferable when backing up many photos to avoid using your cellular data.
Q3. How do I know whether my Android photos are backed up?
Open the cloud-storage app and check the uploaded photos or backup status. You can also sign in to the same account on another device to verify that the pictures are available.
Q4. Will deleting a photo from my phone delete the cloud backup?
It depends on the service and how you delete it. Some apps synchronize deletions, while others keep uploaded copies, so check the service's settings before removing photos.
Q5. How much cloud storage do I need for Android photos?
It depends on the number and resolution of your photos. Check your current photo library size and choose a storage plan that provides enough room for both existing and future pictures.
Q6. Can I access my backed-up Android photos from a computer?
Yes. Most cloud-storage services let you access your uploaded photos through their desktop apps or websites.
Q7. What should I do if my Android photos fail to upload to the cloud?
Check your internet connection, available cloud storage, app permissions, battery restrictions, and backup settings. Restarting the app or phone may also resolve temporary upload problems.
In Conclusion
As can be seen from the above, backing up photos on your Android phone to a computer is much more reliable than backing up to the cloud. Install MobiKin Assistant for Android to your computer now, and then back up more Android data.
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