Somehow for many people, having dedicated app to do the simplest task like back up their contacts, logs or sms is easier than using the cloud services from big providers. So here we go. Present apps I've used and tested myself.
OneMediaHub
With 500MB of cloud storage, this free service offers cross platform mobile and desktop apps. You can back up all the information you want, including your contacts, pictures, videos, music and calendar appointments and other supported files on to the cloud and sync it back across all your devices. You can also set the mobile app to automatically sync data to the cloud over a Wi-Fi connection.
IMPORTANT: Its a cross platform app, which means you can use it to back app data and contacts on: Android, iOS, BlackBerry OS, Symbian, Windows, and Mac OS in case you would like to move from one platform to another platform. |
G Cloud Backup
Another excellent back up app. Use it to back up your contacts, call logs, messages, photos, videos, music and documents into secure cloud location. All your Android phones and tablets under a single account.
Never worry about losing your device. Your data is stored in cloud/online location. Just install this App on the new device and your contacts and messages will appear on your new handset in no time. You can obviously select what to backup and you’re done, it intelligently backs up daily when your battery level is normal and connected to WiFi, you can also select to use 3G. Only supports Android devices. |
PhoneBackup
Its an extremely simple app to use. Its designed to back up only your SMS, Call Logs and Contacts to a csv file on your sdcard.
The csv file is human readable so you can extract or modify the information in it. You can use Excel or Notepad for it. PhoneBackup integrates with Cloudpipes which allows you to transfer your backups onto Dropbox whenever you want. You can select which items you want to backup and how frequently you want to schedule the backup. The only platform I tested this app is Android. |
Contacts Backup
As the name suggests this app is build for one purpose only - Back up you contacts. Very easy to use. Create your account > sign in > and you have only three options BACKUP - RESTORE - DELETE. Cannot be easier. Your contacts are backed up on the Server, which can be retrieved at any time using your credentials. UI is based on the latest Android ICS (4.0) and supported by phones and tablets of all resolutions. This app like every one above is free, unfortunately only Android users can take benefit from using this app. |