Android tips and tricks
How to Backup and Restore your Data
Using
the Android system, you can automatically back up your data, such as a
list of apps you've installed, the words you've added to dictionary,
your Wi-Fi passwords, Browser bookmarks and other settings via your
Google account on the servers.
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Run the app Settings, tap 'Backup & reset' under PERSONAL.
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Check both 'Back up my data' and 'Automatic restore' if they're unchecked.
When you need to reset your device or re-install an app which makes
use of the backup service, you can then restore your data and settings
from your Google account.
Don't like your kids to mess with your mobile or someone to read your
emails on your device? Lock it with a password, pin, pattern or even
use Face Unlock.
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Open the app Settings and select 'Security' under PERSONAL.
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Select 'Screen lock' under SCREEN SECURITY.
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Tap a type of security either Pattern, Pin, Password or Face Unlock to lock your device.
Each time when your device is turned on, you'll have to use the same security type to access your device.
In the event your Android apps freeze or the system becomes unresponsive, you can try to reboot the system as follows:
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Press and hold the Power button of your device until a pop-up menu
appears. Select 'Power off' and tap 'OK' to confirm. The system will
then turn off.
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Turn the system on by pressing and holding the Power button until the Google logo appears.
