Backing Up Settings To Google; Factory Data Reset - Samsung Galaxy S4 User Manual

9. When you get a new phone, update your software, or
reset your device, sign in to your Samsung account and
the backed up bookmarks will be displayed on your
Bookmarks page under the Samsung account heading.

Backing Up Settings to Google

You can use your Google account to back up apps, Wi-Fi
passwords, and other data.
1. From the Home screen, tap
(Gmail).
2. Tap Existing if you have a Google account.
The Inbox loads conversations and email.
– or –
Tap New if you do not have a Google account.
3. Confirm that immediately after signing in to your
Google account, the Google services screen is
displayed.
4. From within the Google services screen, tap the
checkbox within the Backup area.
5. From the Home screen, press
Settings
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(Apps)
and then tap
(Accounts tab) Backup and
6. Tap Back up my data to create a checkmark. This will
back up your app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other
settings.
7. Your Google account should be listed under the Backup
account option. If not, Tap Backup account
account and sign into your Google account.
8. Tap the checkbox next to Automatic restore to create a
checkmark. This will restore the settings that were
backed up when you re-install an application.

Factory Data Reset

From this menu you can reset your device and sound settings
to the factory default settings.
1. From the main Settings page, tap Accounts tab
Backup and reset
2. Read the on-screen reset information.
3. Tap Reset device.
4. If necessary, enter your password and tap Delete all.
The device resets to the factory default settings
automatically and when finished displays the Home
screen.
Add
Factory data reset.