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BrantleyFrost
Jan 25, 2026Iron Contributor
How can I backup Android phone to pc using usb or wirelessly?
I can't find a tool or feature on Windows 11 for backing up Android to my pc before factory reset. USB backup or wireless backup are fine for me. The biggest problem is that the phone has more than 1...
KennedyScott
Jan 26, 2026Iron Contributor
As is well known. Using Windows File Explorer via USB to manually backup Android phone to PC is a straightforward and free method. This approach allows you to copy important files, photos, videos, and documents directly from your phone to your computer.
How to Manually Backup Android Phone to PC Using Windows File Explorer
1. Prepare Your Phone
- Unlock your Android device.
- Make sure it’s connected to your PC via a USB cable.
- When you connect, a notification should appear on your phone—"Charging this device via USB" or similar.
- Tap the notification and select File transfer. This allows your PC to access your phone's storage.
2. Connect and Access Files on PC
- On your PC, open File Explorer.
- In the sidebar, you should see your Android device listed, usually under This PC or Devices and drives.
- Click on it to browse the device's storage.
3. Locate Files to Backup
- Navigate through your phone’s internal storage or SD card.
- Common folders you might want to back up:
- DCIM
- Pictures, Downloads, Documents, Music, etc.
- Select the files or folders you want to back up.
4. Copy and Backup Android phone to PC
- Right-click selected files/folders and choose Copy.
- Navigate to a folder on your PC where you want to store the backup.
- Right-click inside the folder and select Paste.
- Wait for the transfer to complete.