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OnePlus 8 5G UW - Google Backup and Restore

2026-10-22 18:09:01.797

OnePlus 8 5G UW - Google Backup and Restore

Here's how to ensure your Gmail, contacts, apps, etc. are backed up on your OnePlus 8 5G UW.
If you need to back up data (e.g., app data, SMS text messages, device settings, etc.) on your OnePlus 8 5G UW 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
     >
    Backup
    .
  3. Tap the
    Back up to Google Drive switch
     to turn on Switch on or off Switch off.
    If turned off, existing backups are deleted from Google's servers.
  4. When turned on, ensure the appropriate account is listed in the 'Backup account' field.
    To change the backup account:
    1. Tap
      Backup account
      .
    2. Tap the preferred account.
    3. Tap
      OK
      .
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.