Backups

Backup Readiness Checklist

Confirm your phone backups are complete, recent, and restorable.

Updated March 6, 2026 • 12-15 minutes

1. 1. Confirm backup date is recent

   Old backups create hidden data loss risk.

2. 2. Verify photos and videos are syncing correctly

   Media sync errors are common and easy to miss.

3. 3. Check account recovery methods

   You cannot restore data if account access is lost.

4. 4. Export critical documents to a second location

   One extra copy protects against single-service failures.

5. 5. Test restoration of one sample file

   A tested backup is more trustworthy than an assumed one.