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Samsung Galaxy S9 / S9+ - Turn Automatic App Restore On / Off

2026-10-23 02:14:56.259

Samsung Galaxy S9 / S9+ - Turn Automatic App Restore On / Off

Here's info on backing up and restoring app data on your Galaxy S9 / S9+.
  • 'Automatic restore' allows backed up settings and data to be automatically restored when an app is reinstalled.
  • When attempting to determine whether a third-party app is the cause of an operating system / app issue, ensure 'Automatic restore' is turned off prior to performing a factory data reset.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up or down from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
    These instructions only apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Accounts and backup
    Backup and restore
    .
  3. From the Google account section, ensure
    Back up my data
    is on Switch on icon.
    If turned off:
    1. Tap
      Back up my data
      .
    2. Tap the
      switch
      (upper-right) to turn on.
  4. Tap
    Automatic restore
     to turn on Switch on icon or off Switch off icon.