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.

Backups are the first thing I set up on any Android phone. Google Photos sync, system backups, and WhatsApp backups — these are the big three for me and for any family member, and they've saved us ...

Microsoft will stop allowing Android users to back up Microsoft Authenticator to a personal Microsoft account in January 2027.The company’s updated support page says users who want to continue making ...

Microsoft’s Authenticator can store a backup in the cloud. Starting in January, this will no longer be possible for personal ...

Google's got a powerful new option for expanding your automated Android backups — but it's up to you to find it and opt yourself in. Here in this high-tech era of 2026, keeping important info backed ...

Google is testing per-app backup controls in Android beta. Users will be able to choose exactly which apps get backed up, offering more control over cloud storage and privacy. The feature was first ...

We want to take a moment to remind you to back up your iPhones or Android devices. Data preservation, easier device upgrades, protection against malicious actors, and preservation of cherished ...

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Microsoft Authenticator will stop supporting Microsoft account backups on Android in 2027, leaving Google One as the backup ...

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Running out of storage is one of those problems that almost everybody understands, and almost nobody handles properly. Storage can almost never be enough, so some people keep paying for cloud space.

Can you compare the backup process for iPhones to Android devices? In general, the "process" is the same. You can back up to a traditional backup application (like Symantec), back up to the cloud or ...