Help Back-up, Re-bbot

[123carl]

Hi Guys

I need to re-boot me phone as its slow n dragging.

The problem i have is i have a few text messages that i need to keep. Whats the best way of backing the text up n re-booting?

Thank you all in advance

Carl

 

[nicka3200]

You shouldn't need to back anything up to simply reboot but its not a bad idea to make backups.

However if you are going to do a factory reset (erases all user data) then I recommend SMS Back Up & Restore. Just install, carry out a back up, locate the SMSbackup file with a file explorer & copy it to your PC or Dropbox or where ever. To restore place the file back in the same location after the factory reset, reinstall the app & run a restore.

 

[123carl]

is it best to drag n drop all the photos/videos i have onto me laptop?

 

[nicka3200]

You can drag any of your files that way if you like. I have my photos set to automatically upload to dropbox so they're always backed up.

 

[123carl]

How do you set dropbox up to auto save any pictures

 

[123carl]

also what is the best way to back up me calendar

 

[nicka3200]

Calendar is easy to answer. Just make sure it is syncing with your google account via settings>accounts & sync>google>accounts(touch the account) & check calendar is checked.

To sync photos to dropbox enter the dropbox app then menu>settings. Ensure there is a prompt which says "Unlink device from Dropbox". Dont touch if there is as it will unlink it otherwise press there to link. Then under camera upload make sure the prompt says "Turn Off Camera Upload" if it says "turn on Camera upload" then you need to press it.

You will find your photos in the new "Camera Uploads" file.

 

[123carl]

were will i find me calendar back up in google?

 

[nicka3200]

As part of your google account you have a calendar. If you follow the above instructions it will sync with your phone calendar rather than back it up. That is any device logged into your account will sync with the calendar if you use the above settings. You can also access your calendar online via google.com then select calendar.