Back up & Restore with a Computer
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Back up & Restore with a Computer

Learn how to back up and restore your device using a computer.

INSTRUCTIONS & INFO
In this tutorial, you will learn how to:
 
• Transfer media to or from a PC
• Transfer media to or from a Mac
 
 

Transfer media to or from a PC

1. With the device powered on, insert the USB-C end of the USB-C cable into the port on the bottom of the device. Insert the USB end of the USB-C cable into an open port on the computer. 

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2. To place the device into the correct USB mode, swipe down from the Notification bar, then select the Android System drop down menu > Charging notification > Transferring files / Android Auto or Transferring images.

 

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3. From your PC, click the File Explorer icon then click This PC.

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4. Open the newly connected device drive, then navigate to the desired folder.

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5. Drag and drop files to/from the device drive to transfer.

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Transfer media to or from a Mac

1. Download and install the Android File Transfer app.

 

Note: You need the Android File Transfer App to facilitate the communication between the camera and computer.


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2. With the device powered on, insert the USB-C end of the USB-C cable into the port on the bottom of the device. Insert the USB end of the USB-C cable into an open port on the computer. 

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3. To place the device into the correct USB mode, swipe down from the Notification bar, then select the Android System drop down menu > Charging notification > Transferring files / Android Auto or Transferring images.

 

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4. Once the phone is connected to the computer, the Android File Transfer app will open automatically. Select the desired folder to transfer files to/from.
 

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5. Drag and drop the desired files to/from the device to transfer.
 
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