Reliable way to backup Android phone to PC/Mac before rooting

Before we dive into backup Android phone before rooting, let's first look at two frequently asked questions.

• Q1. "Does/does rooting the phone remove everything?"

• A1. Well, it depends. Rooting itself may not delete anything (except maybe temporary files created during root access). However, some devices require a rooted user to unlock the bootloader first, and this often involves a factory reset. So it is theoretically possible that you will lose some or all of your Android data after rooting.

• Q2. "Does KingRoot delete data?"

• A2. Not quite! Users use KingRoot to better access and manage their Android devices. And in many cases, it would delete a lot of system data from your phone. It is a cumbersome tool and sometimes you cannot install or uninstall it. (See KingRoot Complete Guide)

Android Phone Backup Before Rooting

Part 1: What to do before rooting your phone?

Next, to give you a comprehensive understanding of rooting, here is a brief description of what to do before rooting Android phones:

• Back up your files.
• Know the risks of the root.
• Make sure the battery is sufficient.
• Find a reliable root app for Android.
• Know information about your device.
• Read and View Rooting Guide.
• Learn how to unroot.
• See how to access Android stock recovery.
• Be sure to download the necessary drivers.
• See how to update your phone's firmware.
• Ways to Restore if Your Android Phone is Bricked.
• Turn off antivirus and firewall on your computer.

Part 2: Backup Android before USB rooting

To backup Android before USB rooting, first connect your Android phone to PC, select USB, and then:

• Search for files on the device:

1. Camera photos and videos are in the DCIM folder.
2. download files are stored in the Downloads folder.
3. Screenshots are saved in the Picture folder.
4. Files received via Bluetooth are in the Bluetooth folder. Some images in the app
5. are in their own folders, such as the WhatsApp folder.

• Next, let's see how to backup phone data before rooting via USB?

1. Connect your Android phone to the computer with a USB cable.
2. Connect as a media device (or select the MTP option).
3. After connecting, you will see the name of your phone under My PC/This computer.
4. Double-click the name of your device to access the phone's folders.
5. Right-click a folder to select and copy files to the local folder.

Android backup before rooting with USB

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Part 3: Backup phone data before rooting with Google account

Google account provides synchronization services of Android contacts, calendar, application data and some device settings to Google servers . It's easy to use and just make sure your phone is connected to mobile data or Wi-Fi first.

How to backup android before root with google account?

1. On your Android phone, tap Settings > Backup and reset.
2. Turn on "Data Backup" and "Automatic Restore".
3. Click "Backup account" and "Add account" to add a Google account. (If you don't have one, create a new one after the screen is displayed.)
4. Go back to the "Settings" menu.
5. Press the data option > "Google" and enable the sync button for each available data type you want to sync. Backup

Part 4: Backup your Android tablet/phone before rooting Google Photos  can be a good choice. (Google Photos backup not working? Click here)

You can get an unlimited number of standard definition files for your photos. However, if you have to upload your images at full size, it will take a toll on your Google storage.

How to backup Android OS before rooting with Google Photos?

1. Download and open Google Photos on Android before installing.
2. Sign in to Google Photos with your Gmail account.
3. Open the "Menu" by clicking the three-line button in the upper left corner.
4. Select "Settings".
5. Select the Backup and Sync section.
6. Slide the switch to the "On" position.
7. All your Android photos and videos will then be synced with Google Photos.

Backup Android tablet or phone before rooting with google images

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Part 5: Backup Android OS before rooting with SMS Backup

Assuming you plan to backup your SMS and calls before rooting, you can choose a lightweight app like SMS Backup. By default, it allows you to copy your data to Gmail.

How to backup android tablet/phone before rooting with SMS backup?

1. Install and open SMS Backup on your Android phone after downloading.
2. Select "Connect" from the main screen, then select your Gmail account.
3. Select this to start a full backup of all messages on this device or to skip it.
4. If you choose the first one, the app will start saving all text messages.
5. If you choose the latter, you must continue to follow the step below.
6. Go to Advanced settings > Backup settings > select the message/call log types you want to backup > Backup.
7. Once done, the selected SMS/call history should be copied to Gmail.

Android OS backup before rooting with SMS Backup Plus

Part 6: Backup Android phone before rooting with Android Assistant

Do you want to backup all the contents of your Android phone before rooting? Just try MobiKin Assistant for Android (Win and Mac)! You can backup with one click.

This program allows you to backup all types of data from contacts, text messages, call logs, apps, photos, videos, music, movies, books, etc. to PC or Mac. You can choose to back up the specified files you want to keep or back up all phone data with one click. Restoring data from backup to phone and downloading files from PC to Android are also supported.

Some highlights of MobiKin Assistant for Android:

• Backup various Android files in bulk or selectively to PC/Mac before rooting.
• Restore all Android phone items with one tap.
• Transfer and manage (view, add, delete, edit, etc.) Android data directly into PC.
• Easy to use, no ads, fast processing, keep original file quality etc.
• Compatible with various Android devices including Samsung, Huawei, Sony, Motorola, Xiaomi, LG, DELL, Google, Vivo, HTC, OPPO, etc.
• Two connection modes: USB and Wi-Fi.
• It never checks your privacy.

How to backup Android phone to PC/Mac before rooting with MobiKin Assistant for Android? (Mac users can also complete the task by following the steps below.)

Step 1. Run the tool after downloading and installing it on your computer. Then you should choose whether to establish a connection with a USB cable or a Wi-Fi connection (now let's take a USB connection as an example).

    run mobikin Assistant for Android

Step 2. Connect Android to PC and follow the on-screen instructions for the device to recognize this tool. Once the device is detected, you will find the device icon in the user interface.

    Android Assistant Basic Interface

Step 3. Select the desired data types from the menu on the left, and the tool will identify specific items by listing them on the right. Preview the files, mark the desired files and press the "Export" button above to copy the data to your computer.

Backup your Android phone before rooting with Android Assistant

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Alternatively, you can mass backup your Android data to PC: go to Super Toolkit > Backup > check the data types you want > browse to a location > Backup. This app also allows you to easily restore your Android device (Super Toolkit > Restore > mark the file types you want to restore > Restore). Bulk Android Backup

Before Rooting

Part 7: Backup Android Before Rooting With Android Backup and Restore

The last option is to use MobiKin Backup Manager for Android (Win and Mac). This elegant software also allows you to backup all your Android contacts to PC anywhere and anytime, including contacts, messages, call history, photos, videos, music, movies, books, apps, etc. After rooting, you can restore anything you want from your computer to your Android device.

                    

How to backup Android phone before performing Android Backup and Restore?

Step 1. After installing this software on your computer, launch it and connect your Android to your computer with a USB cable. Let the tool recognize your phone by following the on-screen instructions. Then, click the "Backup" button.

Android Backup and Restore Main Screen

Step 2. All data types to transfer are on the next screen. Select what you want to save and click the "Browse" button to specify a folder to save on this computer.

Step 3. Click "Backup" to transfer the selected files from your Android phone to this computer.

Android Backup Before Rooting with Android Backup and Restore

In Brief

Ok, we're sure now you can answer the question "Does rooting delete/wipe files?" or "will rooting wipe my phone?". In any case, we recommend that you pay attention to the tips mentioned in Section 1 above before rooting your Android device. Then use MobiKin Assistant for Android or MobiKin Backup Manager for Android if you want to make a complete backup of all your Android data.

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