Helium (formerly Carbon Desktop)

If you use your Android smartphone on a regular basis, then chances are that you are already familiar with the numerous apps available from Google Play, along with the numerous purposes they can serve. For example, if you want to backup applications and other types of data so as to upgrade your device to another operating system version, you can rely on Helium and its desktop counterpart.
The main function of Helium is to help you create backups of the most important data on your smartphone, such as messages, Wi-Fi settings and applications files, so as to ensure they will not be lost whenever you decide to update your Android device to another version.
You can also backup your files simply for your own peace of mind, as you will know they are safe and that you will be able to restore them whenever needed.
In order to enjoy all the features of Helium, the desktop edition, you first need to download the correct ADB drivers, to make sure your Android device will be recognized by the computer. If these drivers are not already installed, you first need to do so, reboot the PC and only then run Helium.
Next, you need to connect your smartphone to the computer using its dedicated USB cable - once the device is identified, Helium will automatically be enabled.
If this is the first time you rely on a backup app for your Android phone, it is best to start with small apps and then restore them, just to make sure your handset is indeed compatible with it.
All in all, Helium can prove handy to all users who like to take regular backups of their Android apps and files, especially since the mobile app can also be used for restoring these backups onto the device.