Backup & Restore with Google

Backup & Restore with Google

Backup Google account data in the event you have to replace or reset your device so you can restore later.

  1. Swipe down from the Notification bar, then select the Settings icon.
    Note: For more information, including what data and settings are restored, please see Back up or restore data on your device.
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  2. Select Cloud and accounts.
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  3. Select Backup and restore.
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  4. Make sure that the Back up my data and Automatic restore switches are ON.
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  5. If desired, select Backup account to ensure redundancy for backing up your data on the cloud.
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  6. ADD A NEW BACKUP ACCOUNT: Select the desired backup account option or select Add account to add a new backup account. When you add your Google account to a device, the data that you previously backed up for that Google account is restored to the device.
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