Your Android device will soon automatically back up and restore Theft Protection settings. Android’s Theft Protection settings include Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, Remote Lock, and more.

Android offers convenient built-in backup tools, but these don’t automatically save every file on your phone. Google appears to be working on a new option to explicitly back up downloaded files. At ...

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It doesn’t take a lot of work to keep copies of your phone’s photos, videos and other files stashed securely in case of an emergency. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer writes the monthly Tech Tip ...

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You don't have to lose your text messages when you change phones. This guide will show you how to download your SMS messages.

Android ships with a long list of Google apps, but a handful quietly deliver far more value than their icons suggest. I focus ...

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The NanoPhone runs Android 13, supports 4G connectivity, and features a 2.5-inch touch screen, dual cameras, Bluetooth, and WiFi. It also has a dual SIM card slot, making it a convenient backup phone ...