<p>As with any backup solution you must test it yourself through the whole cycle first in a zero risk scenario. </p>

<p><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mycelium.wallet" rel="nofollow">Mycelium</a> has an <a href="https://www.mycelium.com/wallet/FAQ.html#q011" rel="nofollow">excellent backup solution</a> which outputs a <a href="https://bitcoin.org/en/glossary/hd-wallet-seed" rel="nofollow">seed phrase for a HD wallet</a></p>

<p>You can then store this any way you wish, for example on paper in a physically secure location.</p>

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2015-12-08T16:39:56.500Z
Things change a lot since the first answer, updated.
barrymac
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2012-01-10T17:24:39.470Z
I think I'll wait for a good light client. I just wanted to play around with some coins on my android, but it's not urgent (I really don't have anywhere to spend them anyway at this point).
ripper234
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2012-01-10T17:31:58.847Z
Yes it takes an age to get started, even on a wifi connection. I think mine took over 24 hours. But after that it's sweet and I like to keep a few on there just in case. There are people beginning to accept them, and I couldn't miss the opportunity. Sometimes it's scary when the wallet becomes worth more than the hardware though! :-)
barrymac
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2012-01-10T16:46:57.253Z
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barrymac
<p>Bitcoin Wallet for Android supports backing up your private keys to external storage (e.g. SD Card). Just select "Export/Import private keys" from the action bar overflow menu.</p>

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Just to note v4.3.2 (not sure when it changed) of [bitcoin wallet](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.schildbach.wallet) backup wallet/restore wallet are in safety menu which can be found in the  overflow menu.
scottyab
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2012-11-16T18:41:54.827Z
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Andreas
<p>I'm finally getting ready to install an Android client.
I believe <a href="https://market.android.com/details?id=de.schildbach.wallet">Android Wallet</a> is the most popular one.</p>

<p>How do I back up the bitcoins stored on it?</p>

<p>Also, is there a thin native Android client being developed?</p>

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2013-11-03T00:05:56.170Z
Andreas, once stored, how does this "private key" work as a backup tool? If my phone is lost, how can I retrieve the balance that was in the android wallet on my pc for example?
Tom
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2013-11-03T09:41:07.970Z
@Tom - most clients support importing a private key (how to do this is client-specific)
ripper234
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This does not provide an answer to the question. To critique or request clarification from an author, leave a comment below their post - you can always comment on your own posts, and once you have sufficient [reputation](http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/help/whats-reputation) you will be able to [comment on any post](http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/help/privileges/comment).
Salvador Dali
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2012-05-27T16:54:03.747Z
P.S. I ended up using the Android version of Blockchain's MyWallet, which has built in backup to email/dropbox/google drive.
ripper234
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2012-10-11T18:09:26.907Z
possible duplicate of [Is there a known way to export my wallet private key from the "Bitcoin Android" app (com.bitcoinandroid)?](http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/3247/is-there-a-known-way-to-export-my-wallet-private-key-from-the-bitcoin-android)
Stephen Gornick
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How to backup Android Wallet?
ripper234
# How to backup Android Wallet?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2012-01-08)

I'm finally getting ready to install an Android client.
I believe [Android Wallet](https://market.android.com/details?id=de.schildbach.wallet) is the most popular one.

How do I back up the bitcoins stored on it?

Also, is there a thin native Android client being developed?

**Tags:** client, thin-clients, bitcoin-wallet-app

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: P.S. I ended up using the Android version of Blockchain's MyWallet, which has built in backup to email/dropbox/google drive.  
> **username_3**: possible duplicate of [Is there a known way to export my wallet private key from the "Bitcoin Android" app (com.bitcoinandroid)?](http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/3247/is-there-a-known-way-to-export-my-wallet-private-key-from-the-bitcoin-android)  
> **username_1**: username_5, once stored, how does this "private key" work as a backup tool? If my phone is lost, how can I retrieve the balance that was in the android wallet on my pc for example?  
> **username_0**: @username_1 - most clients support importing a private key (how to do this is client-specific)  
> **username_2**: This does not provide an answer to the question. To critique or request clarification from an author, leave a comment below their post - you can always comment on your own posts, and once you have sufficient [reputation](http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/help/whats-reputation) you will be able to [comment on any post](http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/help/privileges/comment).  

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_5 on 2012-11-16. Score: 5 | Accepted answer

Bitcoin Wallet for Android supports backing up your private keys to external storage (e.g. SD Card). Just select "Export/Import private keys" from the action bar overflow menu.

> **Comments:**
> **username_6**: Just to note v4.3.2 (not sure when it changed) of [bitcoin wallet](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.schildbach.wallet) backup wallet/restore wallet are in safety menu which can be found in the  overflow menu.  

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### Answer by username_4 on 2012-01-10. Score: 2

As with any backup solution you must test it yourself through the whole cycle first in a zero risk scenario.

[Mycelium](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mycelium.wallet) has an [excellent backup solution](https://www.mycelium.com/wallet/FAQ.html#q011) which outputs a [seed phrase for a HD wallet](https://bitcoin.org/en/glossary/hd-wallet-seed)

You can then store this any way you wish, for example on paper in a physically secure location.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: I think I'll wait for a good light client. I just wanted to play around with some coins on my android, but it's not urgent (I really don't have anywhere to spend them anyway at this point).  
> **username_4**: Yes it takes an age to get started, even on a wifi connection. I think mine took over 24 hours. But after that it's sweet and I like to keep a few on there just in case. There are people beginning to accept them, and I couldn't miss the opportunity. Sometimes it's scary when the wallet becomes worth more than the hardware though! :-)  
> **username_4**: Things change a lot since the first answer, updated.  

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