# USB Backup

> Backup, restore and export your personal data on a USB storage device.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.sec.android.autobackup`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Samsung R&D Institute India Noida
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 220,284,784
- **Rating:** 4.43 / 5 (1,771 ratings)
- **Last updated:** 2019-12-24
- **First published:** 2019-12-24
- **Publisher country:** Unknown
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.autobackup)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.samsung.com/in/info/privacy.html](http://www.samsung.com/in/info/privacy.html)

## Description

USB Backup is a powerful Chrome extension designed to help users easily backup, restore, and export personal phone data including images, videos, audio, and documents directly to a USB storage device via an OTG cable. It allows selection at both folder and individual file levels for precise backup management.

This extension emphasizes user privacy by eliminating the need for cloud storage, thereby avoiding associated data costs and security concerns. Key features include automatic backup when a recognized USB device is connected, timely notifications prompting backups if a month has elapsed or internal storage is low, and the ability to create profiles for devices like TVs and mobiles to enable incremental backups when in proximity. USB Backup offers a convenient and reliable data management solution for safeguarding your personal files offline.

## Rankings

- #652 — Overall

## Review summary

Users commonly praise the app as easy and useful for USB backups and leave positive short reviews. However multiple reviewers report it won’t open or work, fails to detect connected USB/pen drives, and becomes incompatible after phone updates or on newer models (e.g., S21 FE). The main themes are ease-of-use and usefulness versus reliability and compatibility problems.

### Pros

- Easy to use / simple to operate
- Useful for backing up USB data
- Generally positive sentiment — many users call it good/nice/awesome

### Cons

- App often fails to open or work (crashes/not functioning)
- Does not detect USB/pen drive connections
- Compatibility problems with newer phones or after system updates

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