Every Android owner knows how important it is to keep their smartphone data backed up at all the times. There’s no reason for you to not backup your phone because backing up takes just a few minutes and gives you total peace of mind. If anything goes wrong with your device then you will always have all your data secured in a backup file which you can restore on your new device within minutes and get all your precious data back. Below we have 9 best Android backup apps that will help you keep all your data safe and secure.

Best Android Backup Apps 
1. Helium

Helium is on top because it’s developed by the guys behind CyanogenMod ROM which is the most popular custom rom available for the Android platform. It’s not just the popularity of the developers that puts this app on top but the app itself is full of features and functions that make it very easy to backup your complete android device with just a few taps. The best thing about Helium is the fact that you can backup all your data and you don’t even need root on your android device. However, users with a non-rooted device will have to download a standalone desktop companion for the app that will let you backup all the data on your android device. If you’re using Chrome browser on your PC then you can also download a Chrome app that works as a companion for the Helium app on Android.

The premium version of Helium also lets you backup and sync your backups with cloud storage service like, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc making it easier to restore your data directly from the cloud. The premium version also gets rid of the ads.

Developer:  ClockworkMod

Compatibility:  Android 4.0 and up

Availability: Free / Paid ($4.99)

2. truBackup

Most of the backup apps for Android have a bit complex user interface that makes it difficult for a new user to easily perform a backup or restore, however, truBackup is one of the few backup apps for Android that features a very simple and beautiful user interface giving its users something easier to work with. The app doesn’t require root at all and it backs up all your data including, contacts, SMS, music, videos, pictures, and apps. You should know that this app will only backup your apps and not the app data. So, if you have the highest score in Subway Surfers then it won’t be saved, however, the game will still be backed up. You can also schedule automatic backups so everything stays backed up even when you’re sleeping. The app backs up all your data to cloud services or your SD card whichever suits you most.

Developer:  3Frames Labs

Compatibility:  Android 2.2 and up

Availability: Free / Paid ($2.99)

3. CM Backup

Clean Master is one of the most popular cleanup and speed boosting utility for the Android platform. The new offering by the same developer is CM Backup which gives you peace of mind by backing up all your important data to the cloud so you can restore it with just a single tap. CM Backup offers you free 5 GB of cloud storage on their personal secure servers. You can backup all your data including, contacts, call logs, messages, browser bookmarks, photos, videos, music, alarm data, calendar data, etc. All this data is available in the cloud and you can restore it on any device that you want by using the CM Backup app. You can also view and manage all your data by viewing it on your PC using the web address of the cloud. The app does not require root permission at all.

Developer:  Cheetah Mobile Cloud

Compatibility:  Android 2.3 and up

Availability: Free

4. Avast Mobile Backup

Avast is a solid name when it comes to security and safety of your android device or even your desktop PC. Avast antivirus is considered one of the best security tools in the industry and now Avast Mobile Backup & Restore app is trying to make a name in the Android backup apps list. The app lets you backup your data including contacts, SMS, call logs, and photos, however, backing up apps, videos, and music requires the premiu