Setting Dropbox to automatically back up photos and videosģ. The below steps will show you how to install the Dropbox app onto your device, set it so that photos and videos are automatically uploaded, and how to manually back up other files to Dropbox.ĭownloading the Dropbox app to your device The Dropbox app includes a feature whereby you can set it to automatically back up photos or videos as they are taken, but requires other file types to be manually uploaded.Ĭlick here if you are looking for information on how to back up other data such as contacts, phone records using your Samsung or Google account.

You can find out more about Dropbox costs here. If you need more storage space, Dropbox has an option to upgrade to a paid account. Dropbox is a cloud-based storage app that allows you to back up data such as photos or files from your mobile device.Ī Dropbox basic account is free and includes 2GB of space.