Backup and Restore, Factory Data Reset, Factory Reset Protection

Back up your data to Google servers. You can also reset your device to its factory defaults.

Backup and Restore

Enable backup of your information to Google servers.

1.From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2.Tap Backup and reset for options:

•Back up my data: Enable back up of application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers.

•Backup account: Select a Google Account to be used as your backup account.

•Automatic restore: Enable automatic restoration of settings from Google servers. When enabled, backed-up settings are restored when you reinstall an application.

Factory Data Reset

Return your device to its factory defaults.

Factory Reset Protection

Adding a Google Account to your device automatically enables the Factory Rest Protection (FRP) security feature.

FRP prevents other people from using your device if it is reset to factory settings without your permission. For example, if your device is lost or stolen, only someone with your Google Account can perform a factory data reset and use the device.

When a device is factory reset, the device will not be able to be setup without the user entering the Google Account associated with the device.

Caution: You should remove your Google Account before shipping your device to Samsung or any other service provider for service and before resetting the device to factory settings.