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How to enable the Android backup service
- Open Settings from the home screen or app drawer.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page.
- Tap System.
- Select Backup.
- Ensure the Back up to Google Drive toggle is selected.
- You’ll be able to see the data that is being backed up.
How do I transfer everything from my old phone to my new phone?
Make sure “Backup my data” is enabled. As for app syncing, go to Settings > Data usage, tap on the three-dot menu symbol at the top right of the screen, and make sure “Auto-sync data” is turned on. Once you have a backup, select it on your new phone and you’ll be offered a list of all the apps on your old phone.
How do I switch phones?
Part 1 Selecting Phones for the Switch
- Go to the “Activate or Switch Device” page. Look for the “Manage My Device” heading in the left panel.
- Select the first device.
- Choose the “Switch Device” option.
- Select the second device.
- Send the confirmation code to your phone.
- Check your device.
- Enter the code.
