Best Way to Back-Up Galaxy S3

[HogWildMark]

I just bought my Galaxy S3 about 2 or 3 weeks ago. I have not rooted it where 1 I am not comfortable on how and do not want to void my warranty and 2 would like to know the best way to backup my phone.  I know when I had my iphone I would just use itunes.  I have tried using Kies however it just fails to even create a backup and and quits.

Any suggestions or recommendations?

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[RogersAndrewNP · Accepted solution]

Hey HogWildMark,

The best way that I am aware to back the device is Kies, you can find out more info here: http://www.samsung.com/my/support/usefulsoftware/KIESTUTORIAL/JSP

Hope this helps,

RogersAndrewNP

[mbazdell]

Depends on what you want to back up. Do you want to just back up your apps? Do you want an exact image of your phone?

Without root you can backup your phone completely using this tool. I haven't used it but many say it works great

http://www.xda-developers.com/android/ultimate-backup-tool-no-root-required/

Keep in mind that nowhere does it say on any Rogers policy that rooting your phone voids your warranty. I have had many phones repaired while rooted and running completely different ROMs. I just had my SGS3 replaced because there was something wrong with the radio. It was running ParanoidAndroid with a custom boot screen. Rogers had no problems with replacing it.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746665

That has everything you need to root and install a custom recovery, all bundled into a very easy to use menu system. It can also unroot the phone and return it to stock just as easy.

Again just to be clear. Posts on Rogers forums, blogs, chat rooms, twitter, etc., does not count as policy. All policies regarding the warranty of your device come with your bill, the contract you signed and the device packaging. Your warranty only covers hardware, not the software, which is what rooting is all about.

[ericjons]

i m also using samsung KIES.. and its going good. this software have the capability to operate your cell phone through PC or laptop. yeah i admit that it take a bit time to opreate accurately but you can do this. may b your KIES is not compatiable with cell phone. try to update it or reinstall it. check the official site of samsung and find the accurate version of KIES that will b most helpfull for you.

[HogWildMark]

I tried Kies. It just hangs and fails to backup.  I think Kies is useless

[BuckMacklin]

What do you want to back up.

Gmail automatically backs up your emil and contacts.

Google+ backs up your photos to Picasaweb

Your apps are backed up by Play.....