There are a lot of Android backup tools for the PC. There are even Android backup software that doesn't need a computer like the Helium Backup program. But when it comes to backing up Android to a Mac, the options are very limited. This article will show you how to backup photos, contacts, messages, videos, etc. on Android on Mac to avoid data loss. In the future, if you lose data from your Android device due to factory reset or any other reason, you can always restore Android backup from your Mac in order to get your data back. In addition, you can also backup your Android and then restore the backup to a new laptop..
Here we will use FonePaw - Android Data Backup & Restore (opens new window) , an Android backup software for Mac to backup and restore Android device to MacBook Air / Pro and iMac. It can backup your Android to your Mac in two different ways:
- Selectively backup contacts, call histories, videos, messages, audio, documents (DOC, XLS, PPT, PDF, HTML, ZIP, RAR) from Android device to Mac;
- One click back up everything on an Android laptop or tablet to a Mac.
Additional functions:
- Encrypt Android backup files with password to strengthen your data security;
- Before restoring a backup, you will be able to preview your Android data on the Mac to make sure it is the backup you need;
- Create a small-sized copy of data from your Android to your Mac so that the backups don't take up too much space.
The backup software can backup data from Samsung, LG, HTC, Pixel, Moto, Sony, Huawei, Xiaomi, etc. on a Mac. From Android 8.0 to Android 2.3 are supported.
Download the free version of FonePaw - Android Data Backup & Restore on your Mac. Indeed, there is also a Windows version which allows you to back up your Android to your PC..
How to Backup Android to Mac
After you have downloaded and installed FonePaw - Android Data Backup & Restore on your MacBook or iMac, launch it and follow the steps below to transfer your data to your computer from your Android.
Step 1. Connect Android device to Mac
Open the Android backup software on your Mac and use a USB cable to connect the laptop you want to backup to your Mac, for example, back up Samsung S9..
Step 2. Allow USB debugging
Once connected to your Mac, the laptop will give you a notification asking you to allow USB debugging. Tap on "OK". If you don't see this notification, follow the guide to enable USB debugging in your laptop.
Step 3. Select the backup mode
In order to copy everything from your Android laptop to your Mac, choose “1-Click Backup” and select a folder to store the backup. A backup file will be created.
But if you want to back up only photos, contacts, etc., click “Data Backup” and continue with the next steps.
Step 4. Select “Data Backup”
Check the Android data you want to backup to your Mac. If you need to encrypt the backup, check “Encrypted backup” and enter a password. Click on "Start".
Note: It is important to remember the password since you will need to enter it when you restore the backup.
Step 5. Backup Android Data to Mac
The program will start backing up data from your Android phone to your Mac. Wait patiently until the process bar reaches 100% and then you will be able to backup your Android data without rooting.
How to restore Android backup from Mac
- Selectively restore Android backup.
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Launch FonePaw - Android Data Backup & Restore on your Mac and connect your Android phone to your Mac.
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Click “Restore Data” and you will see all of your Android backups on this Mac.
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Select a backup according to the backup data and device name. Then click on “Start”.
- The data and files in this backup will be displayed. View the data, choose the data you need and click “Restore” to transfer the data from your Mac to your Android laptop.
- One-click restore Android backup
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In the program, select “1-Click Restore”.
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The program will start to restore the data saved in the Android laptop.
If you want to backup Android laptop to PC, FonePaw Android Data Backup & Restore is also available for Windows.