Reader Question: Backing up data and Google Account password changes on your Android smartphone

One of our readers asked an interesting question that will certainly appeal to many other Android users.

Sergey, I read your article on layfhakere about android. Could you tell me how gradually to reboot the device, which would not have gone. Particularly interested in applications that could make a full clone of the device including SMS, photos, applications, etc.

And another lost synchronization with Google accounts if you change your password on the box because of the attempt of opening. Ie password from google, you can enter into the device only once, when the device is activated, if then change the password on the box to change it into a device. Whether it is possible to deceive?

Let's start from the beginning. If I understand correctly, then a reboot of the device is defined here as a full reset all settings phone to remove the installed applications and other information, that is, return to the initial state system.

Backing up data tied to your Google Account

Just want to note that to save any data associated with your Google Account, no additional tools are required. That is, all of your calendars, contacts, Google Talk chats and Google Mail are always available and stored on Google's servers. The only thing that needs to be done - to synchronize prior to cleaning your phone, all the changes you make to your contacts, etc. from your phone are locked by Google.

Backup Media

When it comes to preserving media, whether photos, videos and music, you can always get to the access and copy at any place by connecting your Android as a removable disk computer. phone memory card will appear on your computer as a removable disk and you can manually copy it with all the necessary files. A good solution in this case can be setup Dropbox mobile app on a smartphone, so that all your photos and other files are automatically copied to the cloud.

What you need to backup

Now, the most problematic. Unfortunately, just do a full backup of the system with installed applications and settings will not work. To get started you will need Root-right on your Android. Remember that the process of obtaining the right to remove Ruth phone warranty and unsuccessful outcome can turn a smartphone into a brick. Do this at your own risk. We have already talked about how to get Root-rights for the most popular models of AndroidBut if the methods proposed by us will not work for your device, you can find the option of a root network.

The best way to backup and restore

If you already have a route-right, back up any data it is very simple. Download the Google Play app Titanium Backup. It allows you to create backup copies of applications and their associated data, then you can restore not only all applications at once, but only select certain applications or related their data. Below is a video in English, which is quite clearly demonstrates the capabilities of the free version of Titanium Backup.

Timing Recovery after Google account password change

Question related to the recovery of synchronization after Google account password change actually takes place, as implemented, this process is very crooked.

• method 1After the password change just try to run any Google app (Play, Gmail, etc.), it is likely that the application will request a new password and synchronization resumes.
• method 2: Go to settings> select "Applications (Applications)»> get Gmail> go at it> select application para «Forced stop (Force stop)»> select "Clear cache (Clear cache)»> exit setup and run the application Gmail. The application must request a new password, and then sync Google services will resume.
• method 3Before it is necessary to make a backup copy of the data and applications! Performing this operation will delete all data from the phone associated with your account, including contacts, messages and apps! Go to settings> select "Accounts & sync (Accounts & sync)»> Select your Google Account> at the bottom of the screen, select "Delete Account (Remove account)». Then re-add your account.

If you have a more convenient and simple way to solve these problems, share them in the comments.