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Back up & restore
Find it: swipe up
Settings > System > Backup then tap the Back up to Google
>
Drive switch to turn it on
Your Google account data is backed up online. If you reset or replace your phone, just
log in to your Google account to restore the contacts, events and other details you
synced with the account.
To choose what syncs with the account, swipe up
> Google, tap your Google account and tick the items to sync.
Note: to restore your Google Play™ apps, see
Encrypt your phone
Caution: if you forget your encryption code, you cannot recover the data stored on
your phone or memory card. Encrypting your files can take an hour or more. Leave your
phone plugged in and be careful not to interrupt the process.
Encryption protects the accounts, settings, apps and files on your phone, so that people
cannot access them if your phone is stolen.
You shouldn't need to use this feature, but to encrypt your phone and require a PIN or
password whenever you turn on your phone, swipe up
location > Encryption & credentials > Encrypt phone.
Your privacy
Location
Some apps, such as Map, request your location in order to provide information, such as
directions or helping you find a nearby petrol station.
» To turn location on or off: swipe up
Location.
» To see which apps have access to your location, tap App-level permissions.
Passwords
Your phone briefly shows password characters as you type. To turn this off, swipe
up
>
Settings > Security & location and tap Show passwords.
>
Settings > Users & accounts
Take care of your
apps.
Settings > Security &
>
Settings > Security & location >
>
App safety
Apps from Google Play
Get music, movies, books, apps, games and more.
Find it:
Play Store
Apps from the Internet
You can get apps from other online app stores using your browser.
Tip: choose your apps and updates carefully, as some may impact your phone's
performance – see
Choose
carefully.
Note: when installing an app, make sure you read the alerts that tell you what
information the app will access. If you don't want the app to access this information,
cancel the installation.
To let your phone install apps that are not on Google Play, swipe up
Apps & notifications > Advanced > Special app access, then tap Install Unknown apps
and choose which sources are allowed.
Choose carefully
Here are a few tips:
» To help prevent spyware, phishing or viruses, use apps from trusted sites, such as
Google Play.
» Check the app's ratings and comments before installing. If you doubt the safety of an
app, don't install it.
» Apps use up memory, data, battery and processing power – some more than others.
If you're not happy with how much memory, data, battery or processing power an
app is using, uninstall it.
» Monitor children's access to apps to help prevent exposure to inappropriate content.
» Certain apps may not provide completely accurate information. Take care, especially
when it comes to personal health.
Set app permissions
You may be asked for permissions when you use a feature in an app.
Protect your phone
™
>
Settings >
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