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Sonim XP8 - Google Backup and Restore

2026-10-22 19:07:01.69

Sonim XP8 - Google Backup and Restore

Here's how to ensure your Gmail, contacts, apps, etc. are backed up on your Sonim XP8.
If you need to back up data (e.g., app data, SMS text messages, device settings, etc.) on your Sonim XP8® using your Google™ account, follow these step-by-step instructions.
Backups can't be restored from a higher Android™ version onto a phone with a lower Android version.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access the apps screen.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings
     Settings icon >
    System
    .
  3. Tap
    Backup
    .
  4. Tap the
    Back up to Google Drive
     to turn on Switch on or off Switch off.
    If turned off, existing backups are deleted from Google's servers.
  5. When turned on, ensure the appropriate account is listed in the Account field.
    To change the backup account:
    1. Tap
      Account
      .
    2. Tap the preferred account or 'Add account'.
When a Google account is added to your phone, previous backups are restored. This can be done by adding an existing Google account to your already active phone or by signing in to the same Google account while setting up your new or reset phone.