Backup And Reset - Samsung Galaxy S6 User Manual

Backup and Reset

Back up your data to Google
servers. You can also reset your
device to its factory defaults.
Backup and Restore
Enable backup of your information to Google
servers.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> Personal.
2. Tap Backup and reset for options:
Back up my data: Enable back up of
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application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other
settings to Google servers.
Backup account: Select a Google Account to
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be used as your backup account.
Automatic restore: Enable automatic
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restoration of settings from Google servers.
When enabled, backed-up settings are
restored when you reinstall an application.
Reset
Restore your device to its default settings.
Reset Settings
You can reset your device to its factory default
settings, which resets everything except the security,
language, and account settings. Personal data is not
affected.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> Personal.
2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset settings.
3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
Settings
Apps > Settings
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Reset Network Settings
You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth
settings with Reset network settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> Personal.
2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset network
settings.
3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
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.
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.
Warning: If you reset your Google Account password,
you must wait 72 hours after changing your password
to perform a factory data reset on your device.
Apps > Settings
Backup and Reset