Cell backup to PC
Nov 15, 2012 | 11:54 pm
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Cell backup to PC
Any recommendations for software to back up a Samsung cell to a laptop? Right now I only need to back up contacts and move pictures, so looking for something simple, free, and that doesn't insist on running in the background.
Tried Samsung Kies, which works fine; but it came with an annoying pop-up every time I booted up the computer and a frequent message that it needed to close. So I uninstalled it.
Tried Samsung Kies, which works fine; but it came with an annoying pop-up every time I booted up the computer and a frequent message that it needed to close. So I uninstalled it.
Nov 17, 2012 | 11:19 am
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Thanks for the suggestion, but I don't use gmail or a cloud account. I just want an easy way to plug the phone into the computer and back up contacts and move pics without a program taking over my computer.
Nov 18, 2012 | 10:24 am
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Nov 18, 2012 | 11:04 am
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Well, a quick search on the Google Play store shows a free program called "Backup Contacts" (what else? 
) can backup several ways, including the SD card. Or, run a search on Play store and a bunch of options come up.
You can connect any Android phone directly to a PC/Mac through USB and run as an external drive. Or, if you have the hardware, just take out the SD card and plug it into your computer. Transfer the contact backup file (and pics) directly to a computer.
) can backup several ways, including the SD card. Or, run a search on Play store and a bunch of options come up.You can connect any Android phone directly to a PC/Mac through USB and run as an external drive. Or, if you have the hardware, just take out the SD card and plug it into your computer. Transfer the contact backup file (and pics) directly to a computer.