Factory Data Reset - HTC 10 User Manual

Backup Your Phone to Your Google Account
It's easy to back up your phone using your Google Account.
1. Tap >
2. Tap Backup & reset > Backup account.
3. Select your Google Account or tap Add account to add one.
Restore Backup to Your Phone From Your Google Account
If you have backed up your old phone's data to your Google Account, you can easily restore that backup
on your new phone.
Notes:
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Depending on the amount of content, doing a manual backup through data connection may incur
additional data costs and take a long time. Using a Wi-Fi connection is recommended.
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To restore paid apps, you need to download and install them from Google Play.
1. When you turn on a new HTC phone for the first time or after a factory reset, wait until you're in
the Get your apps & data screen.
2. Select the backed up device name.
3. Select which apps you want restored on your new phone, and then tap Done. Tap Next.
 Your free apps that you've previously downloaded from Google Play will be restored in the
background, and you can track the progress via a notification in the status bar.

Factory Data Reset

Reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all data from your device.
This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings,
system and application data and settings, downloaded applications, as well as your music, photos,
videos, and other files. Any data found on an external SD card is not affected.
Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is automatically
activated. This protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen. For more information, see
Reset Protection .
If you reset your device to factory default settings with the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature turned
on, you must enter the user name and password for a registered Google Account used on this device to
regain access to the device. You will not be able to access the device without the correct credentials.
Warning: If you reset your Google Account password, you must wait 24 hours after changing your
password to perform a factory data reset on your device.
Before resetting your device:
Personal Settings
> Settings.
Factory
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