Losing important files, photos, or contacts from your HONOR phone can be stressful, especially when unexpected issues occur, like a factory reset, a system crash, or a phone replacement. Fortunately, HONOR provides several reliable options that help users back up and restore data conveniently. Whether you prefer using your computer or cloud storage, you can easily safeguard your essential data.
In this guide, you'll learn four effective ways to perform HONOR backup and restore, ensuring your data remains secure and recoverable at all times.
HONOR Suite (also known as HiSuite for HONOR/Huawei) is an official desktop application that lets you manage, back up, and restore data conveniently on your computer. You can back up contacts, messages, photos, videos, and app data with just a few clicks.
Here are the steps of HONOR backup and restore with HONOR Suite:
Step 1. Download and install HONOR Suite on your computer, then connect your HONOR phone via USB cable.
Step 2. Enable USB debugging as prompted.
Step 3. Click "Back Up" and select the types of data you want to save.
Step 4. Choose a destination folder and click "Backup".
Step 5. To restore data, open HONOR Suite, click "Restore", choose a backup file, and confirm restoration.
HONOR Cloud offers a convenient online service to automatically back up data, such as contacts, photos, notes, and calendar events, to your cloud account. You can easily restore this data when you switch to a new HONOR phone or after a factory reset.
Steps to use HONOR Cloud for backup and restore:
Step 1. Go to "Settings" > "Account Center" > "Cloud" on your HONOR device.
Step 2. Sign in with your HONOR ID.
Step 3. Tap "Cloud Backup" and enable automatic backup for items you want to protect, such as photos, messages, and contacts.
Step 4. To restore, log in with the same HONOR ID on a new or reset phone and enable "Cloud Sync" to automatically download your saved data.
Using a Google account is another easy way to keep your HONOR data safe. You can sync contacts, app data, SMS, and call logs. When restoring, you can choose to restore specific data, such as contacts or messages, or restore all data by performing a factory reset first.
Steps to back up and restore HONOR data via Google account:
Step 1. Open "Settings" > "Google" > "Backup".
Step 2. Turn on "Backup by Google One" or "Back up to Google Drive".
Step 3. Select the data categories you want to back up.
Step 4. On a new or reset device, sign in with the same Google account.
Step 5. Choose "Restore from backup" during setup to recover your data.
If you prefer a more flexible, efficient, and complete data management solution, Coolmuster Android Backup Manager is highly recommended. This professional tool enables you to back up and restore HONOR data on a computer with one click, supporting multiple data types such as contacts, messages, call logs, photos, music, videos, apps, and more.
Key features of Coolmuster Android Backup Manager
How to back up and restore HONOR data with Coolmuster Android Backup Manager:
01First, download and install Coolmuster Android Backup Manager on your computer. Launch the program and connect your HONOR phone via USB or Wi-Fi. Follow the on-screen prompts to enable USB debugging on your device.
02Once the connection is established, the software will automatically detect your HONOR phone. From the main interface, click the "Backup" option. You can then choose the types of data you wish to back up, such as contacts, messages, call logs, photos, videos, music, or apps.
03Select a destination folder on your computer to store the backup file. After confirming your data selections, click "Back Up" to begin. The program will quickly copy your selected files to the computer within a few minutes.
04To restore data, simply click "Restore", select a previous backup file, choose the items you want to recover, and hit "Restore" again.
If your backup file is stored in a different location and isn't displayed automatically, click "Add Backup Folder" to import it manually.
For a clearer demonstration, you can also watch the video tutorial below to learn how to back up and restore your HONOR data step by step.
Each of the above methods offers a way to protect and restore your HONOR phone data, but not all of them are equally convenient or complete.
In contrast, Coolmuster Android Backup Manager stands out for its one-click full backup and restore, broad data type support, and secure offline storage. It gives you complete control over your data without relying on the network or cloud space.
Therefore, if you want a fast, flexible, and worry-free way to manage your HONOR data, Coolmuster Android Backup Manager is the best choice to ensure your information stays safe at all times.
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