Question: How to Restore Android Phone from Google Backup?
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When you reinstall an app, you can restore app settings that you’d previously backed up with your Google Account.

  • Open your device’s Settings app.
  • Tap System Advanced Backup App data. If these steps don’t match your device’s settings, try searching your settings app for backup .
  • Turn on Automatic restore.

How do I restore from Google backup?

Here’s how you can get started:

  1. Open Settings from the home screen or app drawer.
  2. Scroll down to the bottom of the page.
  3. Tap System.
  4. Select Backup.
  5. Ensure the Back up to Google Drive toggle is selected.
  6. You’ll be able to see the data that is being backed up.

How do I restore my Google backup on my Samsung?

Restore apps

  • If necessary, log into your Google and/or Samsung accounts.
  • From the Home screen, tap Settings.
  • Scroll to ‘USER AND BACKUP,’ then tap Accounts.
  • Tap Google if contacts are backed up to Google account.
  • Tap Samsung if contacts are backed up to Samsung account.
  • Tap your email address at the top of the screen.
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