Computers and external hard disks are not reliable places to backup your data. They could crash, get corrupt or even delete your files often. The most reliable place to backup your data is the "Cloud". Cloud backup, also known as online backup is a way of storing or backing up data online on a server somewhere. Just like the normal backup, you can have access to your files whenever you want but you need internet to access them.
There are a lot of 'Cloud' or online backup services that allow you to back up your data on their server. The services usually provide users with a certain storage size for free and when it has been exhausted, they will need to pay for the extra storage on a monthly basis or yearly. So it is like you are hiring the storage to backup your data or like a normal warehouse storage. The amount of storage you use depends on your needs, if you are the type that backs up everything, you will need to get a larger space. If you just need the storage to store minor data, then even the free plan will be enough for you.
These services usually have apps for phones, computer, tablets etc and users can have access to their files on any of these devices. They can also synchronize their files for easy access on all their devices at any time.
Below given is a list of the top 5 tools to backup to cloud.
Dropbox is said to be one of the best Android cloud backup app. It gives you a 2 GB of free storage space to start with but could be upgraded to up to 16 GB in many easy ways. It is intuitive with an automatic backup characteristic which is a perfect feature for those who want to backup their pictures, videos and other data automatically for easy access later. It supports various platforms from Windows, Mac, Linux, iPad, iPhone, Android and BlackBerry. Dropbox has a premium service known as Dropbox Pro. The Pro is for those who need larger storage. It offers users up to 1 TB of online space.
• Sometimes finding files can be difficult making the files hard to locate.
Copy is also a cloud service that gives users the ability to upload and synchronize files across unlimited devices. It is useful for both personal and business use. It has a team platform where up to 5 users can have access to share files. It has a unique way of sharing folders, such that you can split the space with the people you share a folder with. Some of the more interesting recent features added to Copy is Chromecast support, so you can stream music, photos as well as videos from your device directly on your TV simply by tapping the Chromecast icon in Copy.
• You cannot see all of your recent file uploads from your device to Copy in one place.
SugarSync is an online data backup platform that, like the most effective backup services that are cloud, gives control over the way you save your digital files online. It is also useful at automating the well associated job of keeping your online information present at all times. Whether you want to handle it yourself or you need to retain your backup on autopilot, SugarSync makes it simple to do this. SugarSync is one of the few backup services that do not offer unlimited space. You have the choice to choose between three plans, each of the plans has a storage limit. To get more storage, you have to upgrade your account.
• Users can only get 500 GB of storage.
Google Drive is one of the most reliable and flexible cloud backup services with lots of productivity. It is free and you can have all your files stored online using your smartphone, tablets and computers. With Google Drive, you can have access to your videos, music, photos, documents etc that are backed up safely. You can also invite others to view, edit or leave comments on any of your files.
OneDrive is a cloud storage service by Microsoft. Like other cloud storage services, it allows data backup and has app for both smartphones and computers. It is not the latest of the lot but has been quite a reliable service for many years now.
Jun 14,2017 17:34 pm / Posted by Christine Smith to Android Backup
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