How to Back Up Photos on Android? 7 Tried-and-true Ways Offered

Do you take pleasure in documenting moments using your mobile phone, whether it is a Samsung, Google, Huawei, Xiaomi, or another brand? If that is the case, you have probably gathered a considerable collection of images on your Android device.

So, it is advisable to protect your Android photos by implementing an Android photo backup, thereby avoiding any unforeseen loss. This leads to the inquiry: What are the most efficient methods to back up all my photos on Android? Below are 7 strategies for your consideration.

Way 1: Back Up Photos in Android with Google Photos

The widely-used method for backups is Google Photos. Here's how to back up photos on Android: (Note that backup time depends on your internet speed and file size. If storage is low, pausing the backup may impact apps like Google Drive that rely on it.)

• Begin by launching the Google Photos app and logging in with your Google account.
• Navigate to the top right corner and select the Menu icon, then choose "Settings > Back up & sync."
• Toggle the "Back up & sync" option on or off.



• Ensure you've adjusted settings such as your Google account, upload size, backup of device folders, mobile data or Wi-Fi preferences, and roaming options.
• Proceed by selecting the photos icon.
• After the backup, check at the top to confirm whether all the photos have been successfully backed up or if they are still in the pending stage.

Note: Alternatively, you can directly run a backup of your phone using Google Drive, another Google service. To do it, install and sign in to the Google Drive app. Tap the + icon, then select Upload > Photos and videos. Choose the images you want to upload.

Demerits:

• Limited free storage (15GB shared across all Google services).
• Compression for free storage can reduce photo quality.
• Requires an internet connection for backup and access.

Way 2: Back Up Photos on Android to PC via Android Backup & Restore [Specialized]

With ample storage and enhanced security, many prefer computers for mobile data backup. Transferring Android photos to a computer is a reliable option, easily done with third-party software.

MobiKin Backup Manager for Android, known as Android Backup and Restore, simplifies this process, allowing you to back up or restore data between Android and PC/Mac effortlessly—a lifesaver for recovering lost data.

How to back up pictures on Android by using Android backup & restore?

Step 1: Connect Android to a computer

Download and install this Android backup and restore program on your computer. Launch it and connect your phone to the same computer via USB. Please note that you should enable USB debugging on your device so that the program can detect your phone.

Step 2: Select the photos to back up

Once you get your Android device successfully connected, click "Backup" from the main interface and you will see different data types displayed.

Step 3: Start the backup

Tick off the file types that you wish to backup, click "Browser" to specify a location for saving these output photos, and then click "Back Up" to begin the Android photos backup process.

Video Guide:

Demerits:

• Requires a computer for backup and restore.
• Some features may be limited in the free version.
• Only allows for bulk backup and restore.

Way 3: Back Up Images on Android to PC via Assistant for Android

MobiKin Assistant for Android (Win & Mac) offers versatile Android backup options, allowing selective or complete backups. Beyond backups, it serves as a powerful management tool for contacts, messages, videos, photos, call logs, and more. You can add, delete, edit data, and even send or receive texts directly from your computer.

Here's how to selectively back up Android pictures using MobiKin Assistant for Android.

Step 1. Launch the software and then connect your device to the computer via a USB cable or Wi-Fi. If you choose to connect via Wi-Fi, you need to download the App version on your device and go with the prompts to build a Wi-Fi connection.

Step 2. After the connection, the program will detect the connected Android phone automatically and then you will get the following interface:

Step 3. Choose "Photos" on the left side menu. Preview and choose the photos you want to back up. Finally, click "Export" from the top menu and then select a location to save the exported photos for data management or preservation.

Video Tutorial:

Demerits:

• Needs installation on a computer.
• Limited functionality in the free version.
• Backup speed can vary depending on the file size and system performance.

Way 4: Back Up Photo App for Android Using OneDrive

OneDrive is a versatile cloud storage service by Microsoft, offering secure and accessible storage for your files across devices. Its Photo Backup feature for Android simplifies safeguarding your pictures, ensuring they're stored in the cloud and accessible anytime. Here's how:

• Download and install the OneDrive app from the Google Play Store.
• Open the app and sign in with your Microsoft account.
• Tap your profile icon or account image in the app.
• Go to Settings > Camera upload.
• Toggle on "Camera upload" to back up photos automatically.
• Tap Back up device folders under Camera upload settings.
• Choose additional folders like screenshots or social media folders to back up.

Demerits:

• Limited free storage (5GB); more space requires a subscription.
• Can use up mobile data if not set to Wi-Fi-only uploads.
• The backup may be slow.

Way 5: Back Up Image of Android Phone to PC by Copy & Paste

By using this way, you do not need to download and install any third-party software on both your computer and Android phone. However, it only allows you to transfer images, songs, videos, and the copying process will be time-consuming. Now, let's see how to copy and paste the Android photos to your computer:

• Connect your Android phone to a computer with USB and then turn on USB debugging on your device.
• Swipe down the phone screen and then tap on "Transfer files" in the notification bar.
• Double-click on "This PC" on your computer and then tap on your mobile phone.



• Now just find out the folder or images that you want to transfer and then right-click the mouse to "Copy" them.



• Go to the folder that you want to save the selected photos and right-click the mouse to "Paste" them.

Demerits:

• Manual process and not automated.
• Requires a computer or external storage for transferring files.
• Easy to forget or miss photos during transfer.

Way 6: Back Up Pictures on Android by Dropbox

Dropbox includes a camera upload feature in its settings, allowing you to effortlessly back up and save photos directly to the Dropbox folder. Consequently, your pictures will be automatically stored in the cloud. Here are the steps to enable Camera Upload on an Android device so as to save pictures on Android:

• If you don't have the Dropbox app installed on your Android device, download and install it from the Google Play Store.
• Open the Dropbox app and sign in with your existing Dropbox account or create a new one if you don't have an account yet.
• In the Dropbox app, tap the "Files" tab at the bottom of the screen. Then, tap on "Photos" to access your device's photo gallery.
• Choose the photos you want to back up. You can select multiple photos by tapping on them. Alternatively, you can use the "Select" option to choose multiple photos at once.
• Once you've selected the photos, tap the "Upload" or "Save" button.



• Select the location within your Dropbox account where you want to store the photos. You can create a new folder or choose an existing one.
• The selected photos will start uploading to your Dropbox account.
• Once the upload is complete, you can verify the success by navigating to the chosen location in your Dropbox account.

Demerits:

• Limited free storage (2GB), requiring a paid plan for more space.
• Upload speed depends on the Internet connection.
• May not automatically back up all photos unless manually selected.

Way 7: Back Up Android Photos to SD Card

An SD card (Secure Digital card) is a portable storage device used to expand your Android phone's storage capacity locally. It's ideal for storing large amounts of data like photos, videos, and music. To back up your images to an SD card:

• Ensure the SD card is properly inserted into your Android device.
• Go to the Gallery or Photos app on your Android device.
• Tap and hold to select the photos you want to back up or use the Select All option for bulk selection.
• Tap the three-dot menu and select Move or Copy (depending on your device).
• Choose the SD Card as the destination.



• Select the folder or create a new one to store the photos.
• Tap Move or Copy to finish the process.

Demerits:

• Physical device, which can be lost or damaged.
• Limited storage capacity compared to cloud services.
• Requires manual file management and transfer, which can be tedious.

Final Words

The techniques outlined earlier represent the prevalent and widely adopted approaches for Android photo backup. Undoubtedly, there exist alternative methods to achieve the backup of Android photos. Nonetheless, among these options, employing MobiKin Android Backup & Restore stands out as the most effective, making it a straightforward and error-free experience.

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