Last Updated on November 15, 2022 by Bestusefultips
Do you want to know how to back up your important data on your Google Pixel devices? In this article, I’ll show you steps to back up Google Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6. You need to enable Google backup to automatically back up and restore your data in your Pixels. So, if you reset your Google Pixels or accidently lose your data, you can quickly restore your Google Pixel backup using your Google account.
Using your Google account (Gmail account), you can easily restore all your data within a minute, even if you reset your Google Pixel device. Make sure to back up or turn on auto-sync to back up your data.
How to Use Google Backup in Google Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 6 Pro, 6, 6a (Android 13)
You can back up apps, photos, videos, SMS & MMS messages, contacts, notes, call history, device settings, and all other Google account data in your latest Google Pixel devices running Android 13 (Pixel 7 Pro, 7, 6 Pro, 6, 6a, 5a 5G, 5 XL, 5, 4a 5G, 4 XL, and 4) using below given settings.
Back Up and Restore Data on Google Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 6 Pro, 6, 6a
Step 1: Go to Settings.
Step 2: Scroll down and tap the System.
Step 3: Tap on Backup.
Make sure to toggle on Backup by Google One.
Step 4: Tap the Back up now.
Wait until backing up your Google Pixel data. It will back up all your Pixel’s data.
How to Back Up Photos on Google Pixel using Google Photos App
Step 1: Open the Google Photo app on your Pixel.
Step 2: Tap the Profile icon at the top right corner.
Step 3: Tap the Back up.
Step 4: Tap on More (Three vertical dots) at the top right corner.
Step 5: Tap on Backup settings.
Step 6: Toggle on Back up & sync.
It will automatically back up uploaded photos and videos from your Pixel phone to your Google account.
How to Back Up Contacts on Google Pixel using Contact App
Step 1: Open the Google contacts app on your Pixel.
Step 2: Tap on the Profile symbol at the top right.
Step 3: Tap the Contact app settings.
Step 4: Tap on Google Contacts sync settings.
Step 5: Tap Also sync device contacts.
Step 6: Toggle on Automatically back up & sync device contacts.
Step 7: Choose your Google account.
Enable Auto-Sync on Google Pixel Before Factory Reset to Back Up All Data
Step 1: Go to Settings.
Step 2: Scroll down & tap on the Passwords & accounts.
Step 3: Tap on your Google account you want to back up data.
Step 4: Tap on Account sync.
You can see calendars, contacts, docs, drive, Gmail, Google Calendar, and news.
Step 5: Toggle on the Button you want to back up.
Read Also: How to Fix Contact Not Sync in Android Phones
Back Up WhatsApp/Instagram/Download Folders Photos in Google Pixel
Settings > System > Backup > Photos & videos > Back up device folders at the end > Toggle on folder you want to backup
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Does Google Pixel backup text messages?
Yes, Google Pixel devices back up text messages, contacts, photos, videos, notes, and other data using your Google account.
And that’s all. I hope the above method is helpful to back up and restore your Google Pixel data. If you have any questions, please tell us in below comment section.
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