Back up your device

If you're ever locked out of your Google Account, recovery options can help you get back in. Learn more about account recovery for Google One members.

What gets saved by Apple iCloud Backup

Some things get backed up by Apple, so you don't need to turn on Google One's backup to save this data. These files include:

  • iMessages, SMS texts, and MMS messages
  • App data
  • Device settings

For the most up-to-date list and to find more details about iCloud, visit the Help Center.

Start a backup on iPhone or iPad

With Google One, you can choose which data to sync to your Google Account. To get started, download the Google One app on your device.

After your data syncs, your photos and videos, contacts, and calendar are automatically backed up to your Google Account. You can check the status of your device sync in the Google One app.

Delete your data backups

With Google One, you can choose which data to sync to your Google Account.

To delete your files after backing them up, use the file management settings inside other Google apps. Learn how to:

Where your device's data is stored

You can’t backup your entire iPhone to your Google Account. However, you can back up some of your data to other Google products like Photos, Calendar, and Contacts.

Here’s where your iPhone data syncs:

Tip: Contacts and calendar events don’t add to your storage usage.

Fix problems with backup or restore

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