Back Up And Reset - Samsung Galaxy S III User Manual

Back up and Reset

Location settings, backup configurations, or reset the phone
to erase all personal data.
From the main Settings page, tap Back up and reset.
Mobile Backup and Restore
The device can be configured to back up your current
settings, application data and settings.
1. From the main Settings page, tap Back up and reset.
2. Tap Back up my data to create a backup of your current
phone settings and applications.
3. Tap Backup account to assign the account being
backed up.
4. Tap Automatic restore to assist in the re-installation of
a previously installed application (including
preferences and data).
5. Tap Factory data reset to reset your device and sound
settings to the factory default settings. For more
information, refer to "Factory Data Reset" on page
302.
6. Tap Collect diagnostics to collects diagnostic data for
troubleshooting use. For more information, refer to
"Collect Diagnostics" on page 302.
Prior to doing a Factory Reset
Before initiating a factory reset, it is recommended that you
backup your personal data prior to use.
To export a Contact list to your microSD card:
1. From the Home screen, tap
2. Press and then tap Import/Export.
3. Tap Export to SD card
refer to "Export/Import" on page 109.
Verify your images and videos are on your microSD card:
1. From the Home screen, tap
(Gallery).
2. Verify the Gallery contains all of your pictures and
videos.
3. Remove both the back cover and remove the internal
microSD card prior to initiating the process.
(Contacts).
OK. For more information,
(Applications)
Changing Your Settings 301