The Android Debug Bridge (adb) backup and restore commands may be removed in a future Android release, as detailed in a commit merged into the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) git repository. adb is ...

I smashed the screen on my Galaxy Nexus about two weeks back, with an assist from an over-eager dog and the only room in my house with a tile floor. There was the usual mixture of guilt and enthusiasm ...

In the event of such incidents, having a backup means you have a safety net, allowing you to restore your phone to its former condition without significant loss. The restoration process is designed to ...

Your Android device will soon automatically back up and restore Theft Protection settings. Android’s Theft Protection settings include Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, Remote Lock, and more.

If you're running up to the edge of Google's 15 GB of free cloud storage, you can always go old-school without having to pay ...

The Android backup system enables Android users to back up and restore data on their devices. There are several built-in ways to do this; you can use the Auto Backup for Apps, which sends your app ...

Simple steps to move your important information from any other device to a fresh Android ...

Want to know how to factory reset your Android phone? Before handing over your old device, it's important to remove all traces of your personal information. This not only protects your privacy but ...

Now that Samsung has ended the recall and completely stopped all sales of the Galaxy Note 7, all devices need to be returned. Here we’ll be explaining how to backup and save everything off of your ...

Artem is a die-hard Android fan, passionate tech blogger, obsessive-compulsive editor, bug hunting programmer, and the founder of Android Police and APK Mirror. Most of the time, you will find Artem ...