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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Back up your phone

Back up supported device data to your Google Account and check what was saved.

Google Pixel · AndroidAbout 4 minutes9 steps · 9 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 9

Open the quick settings

Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Pixel Home screen with the top edge highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Open the quick settings

Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers.

Pixel Home screen with the top edge highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Open Settings

Tap the Settings cog at the bottom right of the panel.

Pixel quick settings with the Settings cog highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Tap System

Scroll down and tap System.

Pixel Settings with System highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Tap Backup

System with Backup highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Choose what to back up

Tick the boxes for the data you want to back up.

The tick boxes highlighted.
Step 5

STEP 6

Tap Confirm

The Confirm button highlighted.
Step 6

STEP 7

Tap Manage backup

Manage backup highlighted.
Step 7

STEP 8

Turn on Backup by Google One

Tap the Backup by Google One switch so it turns on.

The Backup by Google One switch highlighted.
Step 8

STEP 9

Tap Back up now

Tap Back up now and wait for it to finish.

The Back up now button highlighted.
Step 9

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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