Smartphone Storage: The New Year is not just about changing the calendar, but also an opportunity to organize yourself and your habits.

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Smartphone Storage: The new year isn't just about changing the calendar; it's also an opportunity to reorganize ourselves and our habits. In today's digital age, a large part of our lives is captured on smartphones: photos, videos, important documents, and chats. Consequently, it's common for phone storage to quickly fill up. Deleting these files isn't easy, as they hold our memories and important records. Therefore, it's best to create a secure backup of your data before the new year begins.

Easy and reliable ways to backup your data

There are many options available today to free up smartphone storage and keep your data safe. By choosing the right method, you can manage your digital belongings without any stress.

Google Drive 

Google Drive has become one of the most popular backup tools for both Android and iOS users. It's built into most Android phones and is quite easy to use.

Google provides up to 15GB of free storage to every user, allowing you to store photos, videos, and documents. If this space runs out, more storage can be purchased at a nominal cost. In India, a 100GB plan costs approximately ₹130 per month, while some accounts also offer additional storage at a lower cost.

Free cloud storage benefits with mobile recharge

Telecom companies in India are also offering cloud storage to their users. Google Cloud storage is available free with select prepaid and postpaid plans.

Some Jio plans offer up to 2TB of Google Cloud storage for a year, while Airtel offers up to 30GB of cloud storage per month with select recharge packs. If you're already using these networks, this could be a cost-effective way to backup.

JioAICloud 

Reliance Jio recently launched its cloud platform, JioAICloud, which allows users to easily save photos, videos, and files online.

This service initially offers up to 50GB of free storage. Interestingly, both Jio users and those using other networks can also try it as a trial for a limited time.

What is better, cloud storage or physical drive?

Cloud storage is the most popular option today because data can be accessed from anywhere. On the other hand, external hard drives or SSDs are a one-time purchase and don't require monthly payments.

However, physical storage also has disadvantages. It can easily be lost or corrupted, and it's not always possible to carry it with you. In contrast, cloud services keep data secure across multiple servers, reducing the risk of loss.

Start the new year without storage stress

If you want to start the new year without the hassle of slowing down your phone or running out of storage, get into the habit of backing up your data now. Choosing the right option will not only keep your phone light but also keep your memories and important files safe.