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To set up the automatic backup function
1
If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, be sure the storage
device is connected to your device using a USB host adapter. If you are
backing up to an SD card, ensure the SD card is mounted properly in your
device. If you are backing up content to an online account, ensure you have
signed in to your account.
2
Find and tap Settings > System.
3
Tap Xperia™ Backup & restore > Automatic backup.
4
To enable the automatic backup function, tap the slider.
5
Select where to save the backup files.
6
If desired, select a backup frequency, when to back up, and the specific data
to back up. Otherwise, the backup is completed according to the default
settings.
7
To save your settings, tap
To back up content manually
1
If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly
inserted into your device. If you are backing up content to an online account,
make sure you have signed in to your Google account.
2
Find and tap Settings > System > Xperia™ Backup & restore.
3
Tap More.
4
Tap Manual backup, then select a backup destination and the data that you
want to back up.
5
Tap BACK UP.
6
After the data is backed up, tap Finish.
To edit a backup file
1
Find and tap Settings > System.
2
Under Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap More.
3
Tap Edit backup file, then select a backup source and the data types that
you want to delete.
4
Tap Delete data.
5
Tap OK to confirm.
6
After the data is deleted, tap Finish.
To restore backed-up content
1
If you are restoring content from a USB storage device, make sure the
storage device is connected to your device using the USB Host adapter. If
you are restoring content from an SD card, make sure that the SD card is
properly inserted into your device. If you are restoring content from Xperia
Backup & Restore service, make sure you have signed in to your Google
account.
2
Find and tap Settings > System > Xperia™ Backup & restore.
3
Tap Restore data, then select a restore source and the data that you want to
restore.
4
Tap Restore data.
5
After the content is restored, tap Finish.
Remember that any changes that you make to your data and settings after you create a
backup—such as any new apps you install—get deleted during any subsequent restore
procedure.
Backing Up Data With the Google Backup & Restore Application
Using the Google Backup & restore application, you can back up data to a Google
server. You can also turn on the automatic restore function to restore application
data and settings when you reinstall an application.
With this application you can back up the following types of data:
•
Applications
•
Bookmarks
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