Backup And Reset - Samsung Galaxy Tab A User Manual

Backup and Reset

Back up your data to Google
servers. You can also reset your
device to its factory defaults.
Samsung Account
Enable backup of your information to your Samsung
account.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Backup and reset for options:
Samsung account
•
Back up my data: Enable back up of your
phone log, messages and more through your
Samsung account.
•
Restore: Use your Samsung account to
restore your backup data.
Google Account
Enable backup of your information to Google
servers.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Backup and reset for options:
Google account
•
Backup account: Select a Google Account to
be used as your backup account.
•
Back up my data: Enable back up of
application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other
settings to Google servers.
•
Automatic restore: Enable automatic
restoration of settings from Google servers.
When enabled, backed-up settings are
restored when you reinstall an application.
Settings
Apps >
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Auto Restart
Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at
set times. The device only restarts if it is not in use
and battery power is more than 30%.
Note: Any unsaved data is lost when the device
restarts.
To enable Auto restart:
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Backup and reset > Auto restart.
3. Tap On/Off to activate Auto restart, and then set
the following parameters:
•
Time: Set the time of day to restart your
device.
•
Days: Select the day of the week to
automatically restart your device..
Factory Data Reset
You can 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 stored on
an external SD card is not affected.
Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your
device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This
protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen.
For more information, see Factory 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 to regain
access to the device. You will not be able to access
the device without the correct credentials.
Apps >
Backup and Reset