Basics34Backing up and restoring dataKeep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back upyour sensitive information to a backup account and access it later. You must sign in to yourGoogle account to back up or restore data. Refer to Accounts for more information.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Backup and reset, and then tap the Back up my dataswitch to activate it. Tap Backup account and select an account as the backup account.To restore data using a Google account, tap the Automatic restore switch to activate it. Whenyou reinstall apps, backed up settings and data will be restored.Performing a data resetDelete all settings and data on the device. Before performing a factory data reset, ensure youback up all important data stored on the device. Refer to Backing up and restoring data formore information.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Backup and reset → Factory data reset → RESETDEVICE → ERASE EVERYTHING. The device automatically restarts.
