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G Cloud Backup

Productivity • Genie9 LTD • ⭐ 4.40 • 5,000,000+

Best AI-powered backup for photos, videos, messages, and calls. Simple & secure

Version 12.1.7 33.4 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 29 permissions requested View details

This app requests 29 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Get Accounts android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
ℹ️ Review	Read Privileged Phone State android.permission.READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage.	Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content.	Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to read files from shared device storage.	Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.
ℹ️ Review	Write Contacts android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read contacts android.permission.READ_CONTACTS	Allows the app to read contacts stored on the device.	Used for messaging, calling, social features, contact sync, invitations, or account matching.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need contact-related features.
🚨 High attention	Read text messages android.permission.READ_SMS	Allows the app to read SMS messages on the device.	May be used for verification codes, messaging features, backup tools, or communication apps.	High attention permission. Only grant this to apps you strongly trust.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Sms android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Write Sms android.permission.WRITE_SMS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read phone state android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE	Allows the app to access phone status and device-related information.	Used for call handling, carrier services, device identification, account security, or playback interruption handling.	Sensitive permission. Review whether the app has a clear phone-related reason.
ℹ️ Review	Read Call Log android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Write Call Log android.permission.WRITE_CALL_LOG	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review	Use Biometric android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE	Allows the app to control device vibration.	Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Manage External Storage android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Allows the app to send notifications to the device.	Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls.	Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review	Use Exact Alarm android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Schedule Exact Alarm android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Use Fingerprint android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About G Cloud Backup

Back up your whole phone in minutes – get 5 GB free G Cloud backs up your photos, WhatsApp, contacts, and more—so you can switch devices, recover from loss, or restore after damage in just a few taps. What G Cloud backs up: • 🖼️ Photos & Videos: Keep every moment safe in the cloud. • 🟢 WhatsApp (media, audio, docs): Back up your WhatsApp content in one place. • 🎵 Music: Protect the playlists you’ve built over years. • 💬 Messages: Save important SMS conversations. • 📞 Call Logs: Keep a history of who called and when. • 👤 Contacts: Restore your full contact list instantly. • 📁 Documents & Files: Secure your work and personal files. Why 5M+ users choose G Cloud: • Works across Android, iPhone & Web – Access and restore your data from any device. • One-tap restore – Move to a new phone without losing anything. • Automatic backups – Set it once and let G Cloud run quietly in the background. • Custom backup control – Choose what to back up and when, so you stay in control. • Albums for your memories – Organize photos and videos into albums and find them fast. • Family plans – Protect multiple devices under one account and keep everyone’s data safe. • Strong privacy & encryption – Your content is encrypted and kept private. We never sell your data. Perfect for you if: • You’re upgrading to a new phone and don’t want the hassle of manual transfer. • You’ve lost or broken a phone before and never want to go through that stress again. • You use WhatsApp daily and want a simple way to keep your media and documents safe. • You want one place to protect your family’s phones and memories. Download today and get 5 GB of free cloud storage. Upgrade anytime for more space and extra peace of mind. Need help? For any inquiries, contact: [email protected] Privacy Policy & Terms: • Privacy Policy: https://www.genie9.com/gcloud/privacy-policy/ • Terms: https://www.genie9.com/gcloud/terms/

What G Cloud Backup Is Used For

G Cloud Backup appears to be a phone app for saving personal data to cloud storage so it can be restored later. Based on the metadata, people commonly use it when moving to a new Android phone, replacing a lost or damaged device, or keeping a second copy of important content such as photos, videos, contacts, messages, call logs, and files. The app also mentions WhatsApp media, audio, and documents, so it may be useful for users who want one place to protect multiple kinds of phone data.

Because the listed permissions include access to contacts, SMS, call logs, and storage, the app seems designed for broad backup and restore tasks rather than simple file syncing. On a phone, it may run in the background to create automatic backups, and the notification, alarm, and boot permissions suggest it can keep scheduled backup jobs active. The description also indicates web access and account-based use, which may help users restore data from another device or manage backups across multiple phones. It is a productivity-focused utility rather than a media or entertainment app.

Common uses

Back up photos and videos to cloud storage
Save contacts, messages, and call logs for later restore
Store WhatsApp media, audio, and documents
Help transfer data when setting up a new phone
Keep personal files and documents in one backup account
Use automatic backup schedules instead of manual copies
Restore saved data after loss, damage, or device replacement

Best for:

Phone backup Device transfer Data restore Contacts backup WhatsApp backup

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App Details

Package:
com.genie9.gcloudbackup

Category:
Productivity

Developer:
Genie9 LTD

Version:
12.1.7

Updated:
Jan 28, 2026

Min Android:
10

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
Yes

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.genie9.gcloudbackup
Age rating: Everyone

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How to Download G Cloud Backup

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