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Google One Adds Additional Phone Backup Features

Kellen September 12, 2019

Google One, the somewhat confusing paid storage service from Google, added a phone backup feature this week. Going forward, you can tell Google One to automatically backup a number of items on your phone, with restore abilities available. With Google One...

Deal: Lifetime Dripbit Online Backup Subscription for $55

Kellen May 13, 2015

If you have been on the hunt for a backup solution that won't break the bank, we have one for you through the DL deals store. Dripbit is currently offering a lifetime subscription to their online backup services at a price of $54.99 or 88% off the full asking...

Android 5.0 Feature: Tap & Go Restore and Restore From Specific Devices

Kellen November 25, 2014 49

I would hope that I am not in the minority when I say that pre-Lollipop, the Android setup and restore process was terrible. In fact, I don't know if we can even consider the previous process to be much of a restore process. In the past, you input your Google...

Carbon Beta 2 Released, Now Supports Dropbox and App Groups

Kellen January 18, 2013 7

Koush released a new version of his cloud app syncing app called Carbon, this morning. In the new build, which is still root-only, you can now backup to Dropbox, group apps into batches (and save those same groups for later), "select all" apps, and tell Carbon...

Koush Releases Cloud App Syncing and Backup App, Test the Beta Now

Kellen January 14, 2013 48

Just the other day we were talking about backup solutions and how you should always choose one that allows for cloud storage. Today, long-time developer Koush, released a beta of his new app that does exactly as we were describing, only it takes it a step...

Backing Up Your Android Apps and Other Phone Info [Beginners’ Guide]

Kellen January 9, 2013 28

When you first buy a new smartphone or tablet, thinking about installing an app that backs up things like apps, photos, texts, and other information is recommended. Since many new users aren't 100% familiar with the inner workings of a smartphone operating...

You can Make Nandroid Backups Without Having to Reboot to Recovery, Thanks to New Backup Service

Kellen August 7, 2012 23

A new service has been created that allows you to create full nandroid backups without ever having to boot into recovery or reboot your phone. The developer is calling it Online Nandroid Backup, but the name is a bit confusing, since you aren't storing the...