How to Back Up Files on OPPO Phone using Google Backup
Backing up your files regularly is essential to protect your data and make device transitions smoother. OPPO smartphones running ColorOS 5.0 and above support Google Backup, allowing you to store important files such as app data, device settings, call history, and more directly to your Google account. This makes it easy to restore your data if your phone is lost, replaced, or reset.
Why Use Google Backup
Google Backup securely stores your data in Google Drive, making it accessible across Android devices linked to the same account. It is especially useful when:
Switching to a new device
Performing a factory reset
Recovering from accidental data loss
How to Enable Google Backup on OPPO Phones
Follow the steps below to back up your phone data to your Google account:
Open [Settings] on your OPPO phone.
Tap [Google].
Select [Backup].
Toggle on [Back up to Google Drive].
Tap [Account] and select or add the Google account you want to use.
Tap [Back up now] to start the backup process.
This will back up supported data types including contacts, app data, call logs, device settings, and SMS (availability may vary depending on Android version).
Backing Up Photos and Videos
For media files, use Google Photos to back up and sync:
Open the [Google Photos] app.
Sign in with the same Google account.
Tap your profile icon > [Photos settings] > [Backup].
Toggle on [Back up & sync].
Your photos and videos will automatically be uploaded to your Google Photos library.
Notes:
To check your ColorOS version: Go to [Settings] > [About Phone] / [About Device].
Google Backup settings may look slightly different depending on your software version, but the core steps remain the same.
Make sure your device is connected to Wi-Fi or has a stable mobile data connection during the backup.
* Pictures, settings, and paths might differ from those of your phone, but these won't affect the description in this article.