How To Backup the Google Pixel 2/2 XL

Nik Read more July 30, 2018

If you were to take a random group of people and ask them what was the one piece of technology they could not do without, it would be a very safe bet to assume that the majority, likely the vast majority, would answer their smartphone. Consequently, losing your phone or having it stolen seems like just about the worst thing that could happen. The same applies if your device breaks down.

Ever since the very first mobile phones appeared on the market, losing one to theft or a malfunction has been a very big deal. However, this problem has only grown in size with each major advancement mobile phone have made. Back in the day, this meant you would need to find all those phone numbers again. But now, your phone is essential to practically all aspects of your everyday life.

It is no exaggeration to say we’re unable to function without one. And it’s not just about accessing Facebook or things like that. Smartphones are vital to our work, as a way to organize our schedule, obtain information, etc. Fortunately, the very same technological advancements which have made us more dependent on our phones have also provided us with a way to reduce the consequences of these unfortunate events.

Naturally, we are talking about phone backups. While nothing can mitigate the financial hit you’ll take if you lose your phone, you can save most of your data if you think ahead. Fortunately, Google Pixel 2/2 XL excels in this regard. This means it’s very easy to back up this phone and we’ll show you exactly what to do.

The Steps to Take

In order to back up your Pixel 2/2 XL, start by tapping the Settings icon on your home screen.

You will then find yourself in the following menu.

Scroll down until you see the “System” option. Select it and another menu will open. Close to the top, you will see an item called “Backup”. Press it.

Once you get to this submenu, you’re almost done. In here, there is initially only one thing to do and that’s to turn on “Back up to Google Drive”. Now, select your Google account and that is basically it.

Afterward, the only thing that remains is to go through the list you see onscreen. This will tell you about all the things which will be backed up. You can make adjustments if you want, perhaps there is something you don’t need to keep. Your phone will then upload the data to Google’s servers and you can rest easy knowing that not all will be lost in case the worst does end up happening.

Final Words

Google is undoubtedly making great strides in the field of hardware. Nonetheless, their strongest suit is still software and this means their devices, such as your Pixel 2/2 XL, enjoy outstanding support in this area. This is very evident when it comes to backups and we’ve seen how easy it is to do.

Consequently, there’s really no reason not to back up your phone. It’s quick to do and buys you peace of mind. While moving to a new phone will never be without hiccups, this will make the transition a lot smoother.