USB
Local backup
Photos and videos are copied to a USB or storage destination selected by the user.
FotoSafe v0.18.0 — now on Google Play
Back up photos & videos locally to USB.
FotoSafe guides you step by step through a local Android backup to a USB drive or storage folder — without a media cloud, a FotoSafe account or deleting the originals. One successful run with up to 100 media files is free; Pro is a one-time purchase with no subscription.
FotoSafe 0.18.0 is now available on Google Play in Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
What FotoSafe does
A simple additional backup for people who do not want their memories to exist only in the cloud.
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Originals remain
FotoSafe only copies files. It does not delete any original files from the phone.
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Repeatable
Files that have already been backed up are skipped, making a second run faster.
Current store screenshots
Captured on a Samsung S23: guided setup, a clear preview and optional additional sources.
Guided setup with a USB storage device and a reminder that originals remain on the phone.
Before starting, FotoSafe shows new and previously backed-up media and the amount of data.
Optional sources for messaging apps, downloads, screenshots and videos.
Private stays private
The FotoSafe app does not upload photos or videos and has no FotoSafe account, advertising, tracking, or analytics/crash SDKs. Only this website may load privacy-conscious statistics after voluntary consent. The optional Pro purchase is handled by Google Play.
Prepared for Play
The Privacy Policy, Data Safety form, Photo and Video Permissions Declaration, Foreground Service Declaration and current DE/EN store assets are maintained.
Current status
| App | FotoSafe |
|---|---|
| Package name | at.weidi.fotobackup |
| Version | 0.18.0 / Version Code 35 |
| Platform | Android 9+ / Target SDK 36 / Kotlin / native Android |
| Support | Help and contact |
| Tests | 159 JVM tests; real Google Play checks on a Galaxy S23 (Android 16), Honor 400 (Android 16) and Galaxy S21 Ultra (Android 15) |
| Play status | 0.18.0 in production · available on Google Play in Austria, Germany and Switzerland |
FAQ & important usage information
Why is media access needed?
FotoSafe needs to read photos and videos locally in order to copy them to the selected destination. From Android 14, partial access may include only selected media; full access is recommended for a complete backup. View the guide
Why select a USB folder?
Android requires external storage to be selected through the system file picker. FotoSafe then writes to /FotoSafe/. Go to the illustrated guide
Is any data uploaded?
No. The backup runs locally on the device and the selected storage destination.
How much does FotoSafe cost?
One successful run with up to 100 media files is free. Unlimited backup runs are unlocked with the one-time FotoSafe Pro purchase through Google Play. No subscription.
What about large backups?
Android may limit long-running background operations. Files already copied remain intact and are skipped during the next run.
What if the phone or USB drive fails?
A backup may remain incomplete if the battery, device, Android, cable, adapter or USB drive fails during the backup. Please charge the phone sufficiently, do not disconnect the USB drive and check the result.
What should I rely on?
FotoSafe is an additional backup. Please keep important photos elsewhere too and only delete originals after checking the copies on the USB drive.
Disclaimer
FotoSafe is developed with care, but cannot guarantee that every backup will be completed fully and without errors on every device, Android system, cable, adapter or USB drive. You use it at your own responsibility. Please check important backups on the destination medium and keep at least one additional copy of your important photos and videos.