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Backup method Description
Android
Backup Service
With Android
Backup Service, you can back up your data to your Google
account.
If you must replace your device unexpectedly (for example, if your device is
damaged, lost, or stolen), you can restore your data on a device running Android
.
The following types of data can be backed up to a Google
account:
Google Calendar
settings
Wi-Fi networks and passwords
Home screen wallpapers
Gmail
settings
Apps installed on Google Play
Display settings
Language and input settings
Date and time settings
Third-party app settings and data (depending on the app)
Transfer files to your computer You can connect your device to your computer using a USB cable, view your device's
files in your computer's file manager, and copy the files (such as pictures and
documents) to your computer. This is a manual process. BlackBerry does not
provide desktop software for Android
devices. For more information, see Transfer
files between your computer and device using a USB connection.
Use a third-party backup service The Google Play
store includes many apps that provide backup services.
BlackBerry cannot guarantee the security or trustworthiness of these apps, so use
caution when considering a third-party backup service.
Back up and restore data using Android
Backup
Service
Turn on Android
Backup Service
After you turn on Android
Backup Service, your data is backed up automatically every 24 hours when your device is
plugged in, idle, and connected to a Wi-Fi network.
1. Swipe down from the top of the screen once using two fingers, or twice using one finger.
2.
Tap > Backup & reset.
3. Turn on the Back up my data switch.
After you turn on Android
Backup Service, if you reset your device or switch to another Android
device, your data is
restored when you add the Google
account that you used to back up your data to your device.
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