What Affects Backup Speed?

 

Your backup speed depends on a few things:

• More Files = more time to back up.
• Older Devices = slower due to weaker processors.
• USB Speeds = newer devices copy files faster.
• Battery Saver or Sleep Mode may interrupt backup.
• Old Operating Systems may not work as well.

Tip: Keep your screen awake during backup to avoid interruptions.

 

 

 

 

 1. You Have a Lot of Files
The more photos and videos you have, the longer it will take to back them all up.

Think of it like moving: one suitcase is quick, but ten suitcases take more time. ClickFree goes through each photo and video to make sure nothing is missed.

 

 

 2. Your Phone or Tablet Is Older
Older devices have slower processors, which means they take more time to process each file.

Even if your internet is fast, your phone’s internal speed affects how quickly the files can be read and transferred.

 

3. USB Connection Speed Matters
Newer devices with USB-C ports usually transfer data much faster than older USB ports.

If you're using an older charging port or adapter, it may slow the backup speed.

 

4. Battery Saver or Sleep Mode Can Pause Backups
If your phone goes to sleep or the battery-saving mode kicks in, the backup might pause or restart.

Tip: Make sure your phone is fully charged or plugged in, and keep the screen ON during the backup.

 

5. Older Operating Systems May Not Work as Smoothly

Phones or tablets using very old versions of Android or iOS (like Android 8 or iOS 12 and earlier) may have issues with newer apps — including ClickFree.

Here’s why:

• Outdated system software doesn’t support the latest app features or security improvements.

• The ClickFree app is regularly updated to work best with modern devices and operating systems, so older ones may crash, freeze, or not recognize the ClickFree drive properly.

• Some permissions (like access to your photos, videos, or files) may not show up or work the way they’re supposed to on older systems.

Think of it like trying to use a new video game on an old computer — it might load, but it won’t run very well (or at all).

 

Pro Tips:

• Leave your screen on during the backup. This helps prevent it from timing out or restarting.

• Don’t unplug the ClickFree drive until the backup is complete.

• Try backing up in smaller chunks if you have thousands of files — for example, just your photos first, then videos.