One of the features I envy as an Android user is the seamless iOS backup system. No matter which iPhone you switch to, all your backups, from system settings to passwords, will import seamlessly. So, in order to bring a similar backup system to Android, Google is revising its backup mechanism to ensure smooth migration over Google Drive. However, there have been many weaknesses – sometimes it takes your data and settings but does not import them, and sometimes it stops directly backing up your data. Recently, many have reported that their Google Drive backup is not working and constantly showing a “Waiting for Backup” error. To solve this problem, in this article we provide you with a step-by-step guide with detailed instructions. However, let’s start without delay.
Fix Google Drive Backup Not Working
Here we will fix Google Drive backup issue using few ADB commands. We follow Dexer125’s guide for this. XDA Forums. If you’re wondering about root – no, you don’t need root privilege to fix this issue. The steps are pretty simple but require a PC to execute the commands. Now having said that, let’s go through the steps.
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Fix “Waiting for Backup” Error in Google Drive
Before you start, make sure you enable “USB Debugging” from Developer Options. If you haven’t done this before, follow the steps below. Open Settings and go to “About Phone”. Here, tap on “Build Number” seven times repeatedly to enable Developer Options. Now go back and you will have enabled the menu. Open it and scroll down and Enable usb debugging”. Here you got it.
Latter, Make sure ADB is set up correctly on your computer. Again, if you’re new to this, follow our tutorial by clicking the link. Now that you’ve set the basics, let’s get started.
1. Connect your device to the computer and open the platform-tools or ADB folder. here, type cmd In Explorer’s address bar and hit enter.
2. A Command Prompt window will open. Now, type adb devices To check if the computer detects your Android device. A prompt will appear on your smartphone ask permission. Allow and then Command Prompt will show your device serial number.
3. Now that we have established the connection, let’s come to the main topic. Type the following commands one by one and press enter. If you do not receive any errors during the process, the process is complete. After that, restart your smartphone.
adb shell bmgr run bmgr backupnow --all
4. Now, Google Drive backup should start working again and the grayed-out backup button should go live.
5. However, If you encounter any error, Execute the following commands one by one and then restart your device. This forces Google Drive to start the backup process manually. Make sure you are in adb shell mode.
bmgr backupnow appdata bmgr backupnow --all
Is Your Google Drive Backup Working Again?
This was our guide on how to fix the Google Drive backup issue that has plagued Android devices for a long time. While Google is working hard to consolidate the Android backup system, such fundamental problems do not bode well for the Android ecosystem. Anyway, if the article helped you fix the problem, comment below and let us know. If you are still facing some issues, let us know the exact error you are getting. We’ll definitely take a look.
