# My Backup

> The easiest backup for Android Supporting the most content and the most devices

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rerware.android.MyBackup](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rerware.android.MyBackup)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.rerware.android.MyBackup`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Rerware, LLC
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 3,231,693
- **Rating:** 4.27 / 5 (18,570 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.9.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-29
- **First published:** 2025-12-05
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 9.95 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rerware.android.MyBackup)
- **Website:** [http://www.rerware.com](http://www.rerware.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.rerware.com/Privacy.aspx](http://www.rerware.com/Privacy.aspx)

## Description

MyBackup is the easiest and most reliable Android backup extension, supporting the widest range of content and devices. It provides free local backups to your device or SD card, OTG USB backups, cloud backup, and scheduled automatic backups. Supported content includes Applications, Photos, Music, Videos, Contacts, SMS/MMS, Calendar, System Settings, and more. Pro users gain additional benefits like multi-device sync, cloud support across Rerware Cloud, Dropbox, and Google Drive, device migration over WiFi, and advanced app management features for rooted devices.

With over 5 million users trusting MyBackup, it supports both rooted and non-rooted devices and is widely recommended by notable sources including CNET TV, T-Mobile magazine, and TechHive. Whether you're a casual user or require advanced backup functionalities, MyBackup provides a comprehensive, secure, and user-friendly backup solution for all Android devices.

## Rankings

- #32,966 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_SUPERUSER`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_ALARMS`
- `android.permission.READ_APN_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.READ_CELL_BROADCASTS`
- `android.permission.READ_CLOCK`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_LOGS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.READ_USER_DICTIONARY`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_WAP_PUSH`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SEND_SMS`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SMS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_USER_DICTIONARY`
- `com.android.browser.permission.READ_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS`
- `com.android.browser.permission.WRITE_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS`
- `com.android.deskclock.permission.PROVIDER`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.launcher2.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.launcher2.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.launcher3.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.launcher3.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.google.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.home.personalize.permission.READ_SCENES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.rerware.android.MyBackup.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.rerware.android.MyBackupPro.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.samsung.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.samsung.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.app.clockpackage.permission.READ_ALARM`
- `com.sec.android.app.clockpackage.permission.WRITE_ALARM`

## Review summary

Users praise the app for its simplicity and the option to back up to SD card or cloud, with many noting reliable backups and peace of mind. However, there are frequent reliability problems (backup failures, data loss), OS compatibility issues (Android 15), licensing/refund frustrations for pro features, and concerns about external-storage limitations and PC install warnings. Overall, the app is useful when it works, but reliability and licensing concerns undermine consistent trust.

### Pros

- Easy to use / simple interface
- Ability to back up to SD card/external storage and cloud
- Backups are generally reliable and provide peace of mind
- Many users would recommend the app when it works

### Cons

- Backups sometimes fail or produce data loss / database errors
- Android version compatibility issues (notably Android 15 for SMS/MMS)
- Licensing/purchase problems and refunds for pro features
- Limited support for external backups (reports of backups only to internal memory)
- PC app download/install warnings and security prompts

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rerware.android.MyBackup)