Protect your phone
App pinning
To keep an app open on your screen, pin it for easy access.
Find it:
Swipe up
>
Settings
>
Security
>
Advanced
>
App
pinning
, then tap the switch to turn it on
To pin an app, swipe up and hold to see recent apps. Tap the icon at the
top of the app and tap
Pin
.
To unpin the app, swipe up and hold.
Backup & restore
Find it:
Swipe up
>
Settings
>
System
>
Advanced
>
Backup
>
Back up to Google Drive
Your Google account data is backed up online. If you reset or replace your
phone, just log in to your Google account to restore the contacts, events,
and other details you synced with the account.
To restore your Google Play apps, see
.
Tip:
You can also use
Google One
for more storage. Additional
charges may apply.
App safety
Tip:
Choose your apps and updates carefully, as some may impact your
phone’s performance—see
.
Apps from Google Play
Get music, movies, books, apps, games, and more.
Find it:
Play Store
Apps from the Internet
You can get apps from other online app stores using your browser.
Tip:
When installing an app, make sure you read the alerts that tell you
what information the app will access. If you don’t want the app to access
this information, cancel the installation, or set strong privacy permissions:
swipe up
>
Settings
>
Privacy
.
To let your phone install apps that are not on Google Play, swipe up
>
Settings
>
Apps & notifications
>
Advanced
>
Special app access
,
then tap
Install
unknown apps
and choose which apps are allowed to
install them.
Choose carefully
Here are a few tips:
» To help prevent spyware, phishing, or viruses, use apps from trusted
sites, like
Play Store
.
» Check the app’s ratings and comments before installing. If you doubt
the safety of an app, don’t install it.
» Apps use up memory, data, battery, and processing power—some more
than others. If you’re not happy with how much memory, data, battery
or processing power an app is using, uninstall it.