Paranoid Android User's Backup Plan: A Tale of Three Copies

I'm a paranoid Android user who's always worried about losing my phone and its files. I've developed a foolproof backup plan to ensure that even if I lose my device, I can continue on another Android phone or Windows device with zero data loss.

To start, I back up my files regularly to both the cloud and external storage. The cloud backups are automatic and convenient, but they come at a cost. I use Google's built-in backup feature to store photos and videos in Google Photos, as well as documents and other important files in Google Drive.

However, I don't rely solely on cloud backups. According to the 3-2-1 Rule, I keep three copies of my data: one primary copy (my Android phone) and two backups. Two of these backup storage types are a laptop or desktop and an external hard drive. The third is stored in a different location, in case one copy is stolen or lost in a fire.

When transferring large files between devices, I use Quick Share for fast and easy pairing between Android and Windows gadgets. For larger cross-platform support, I have LocalSend, which works on iOS, macOS, and Linux.