Synchronise, backup, and restore
You can synchronise information on your phone with information stored somewhere else. This allows you to
make sure that the latest files, emails, calendar events, and other information stored on your phone and other
devices are up-to-date.
Synchronising with your Google account
Google Sync allows you to synchronise your phone with your Gmail account, Google Calendar events, and
your Google contacts. In order to use these features, you need to create a Google account.
Adding a Google account
Use this procedure if you have not yet added your Google account to your phone, or if you want to add an
additional account.
1.
From the Home screen, press
.
2.
Tap
[Settings]
®
[Accounts & sync]
.
3.
Tap
[Add account]
®
[Google]
.
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Turning on synchronisation features
1.
From the Home screen, press
.
2.
Tap
[Settings]
®
[Accounts & sync]
.
3.
Turn on the
[Background data]
checkbox.
4.
Turn on the
[Auto-sync]
checkbox.
Note
•
We recommend you make a backup of your data before synchronising it.
Turning on synchronisation for specific features
1.
From the Home screen, press
.
2.
Tap
[Settings]
®
[Accounts & sync]
.
3.
Confirm that
[Background data]
and
[Auto-sync]
are turned on.
4.
Select the account name.
5.
Tap the desired items to turn their checkboxes on and off.
Synchronising manually with your Google account
1.
From the Home screen, press
.
2.
Tap
[Settings]
®
[Accounts & sync]
.
3.
Select the account name.
4.
Press
.
5.
Tap
[Sync now]
.
Removing a Google account
1.
From the Home screen, press
.
2.
Tap
[Settings]
®
[Accounts & sync]
.
3.
Turn on the
[Auto-sync]
checkbox.
4.
Select the account name.
5.
Tap
[Remove account]
.
6.
Tap
[Remove account]
again to confirm.
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