How do I back up my phone?

iPhones back up to iCloud (Settings, your name, iCloud, iCloud Backup) or to a computer for free. Android phones back up to your Google account under Settings, System or Google, Backup. Photos are the thing people most regret losing, so turn on Google Photos or iCloud Photos as well. The free storage is small, so most families need a paid plan of a few dollars a month.

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