Settings 231Backup and RestoreYour phone’s Backup and restore menu lets you backup your phone’s data and settings to Google serversbefore resetting your phone to the original factorysettings. The Factory data reset erases all data fromthe phone’s application storage, including:• Your Samsung account• Your Google Account• All other email and social networking accounts• System and application data and settings• Downloaded applicationsPerforming a factory data reset (see “Factory DataReset” on page 216) erases all data on the phone. It isrecommended that you back up important data beforeperforming a factory data reset.Erased information cannot be restored. Only erase dataafter you are sure you have saved everything you need.Access Backup and Restore Options1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts.3. Tap Backup and restore.4. Set options.Samsung Account Backup SettingsEnable backup of your information to your Samsungaccount.1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts.3. Tap Backup and restore.4. Configure these options under the Samsungaccount heading:• Back up my data: Enable back up of your phonelog, messages and more through your Samsungaccount.
