moto g power - Google Backup and Restore
Here's how to ensure your Gmail, contacts, apps, etc. are backed up on your moto g power.
If you need to back up data (e.g., app data, SMS text messages, device settings, etc.) on your moto g power 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.
- From a Home screen, swipe up to access all apps.
- Navigate:Settings
>
System>Advanced. - TapBackup.
- Tap theBack up to Google Drive switchto turn on
or off
.
If disabled, existing backups are deleted from Google's servers. - From the Account field, ensure you list the appropriate account (email address).You must enable 'Back up to Google Drive' to view account.To change accounts:
- TapAccount.
- Tap the preferred account.TapAdd accountto add an existing Google account.
- Review the 'Back up to Google Drive' message then tapOK.
- If prompted to change other backup accounts (e.g., photos & videos account, etc.), review the message then tap 'Dismiss' or 'Change'.
When a Google account is added to your phone, previous backups are restored. This can be done by signing in to the same Google account while setting up your new or reset phone.