Luckily, Google automatically syncs your contacts, calendar appointments, docs, and even app purchases — as long as you give it permission to do so. While Google will preserve a lot of your data, ...

If you’ve ever tried to back up your Android phone and found yourself wondering why on earth it insists on saving every last app, no matter how useless or bloated, you’re not alone. The good news?

Android’s built-in backup system has always been useful for saving your settings, apps, photos, and some app data automatically. However, it has a glaring flaw. Files saved in the Downloads folder are ...