Back Up with a NAS Device
You can back up your important data on a network-attached storage (NAS) device, also
known as a private cloud storage server. The NAS device provides shared folders for data
backup.
1
Go to Settings > System & updates > Backup & restore > Data backup > External
storage and touch Shared folder on your phone.
2
On your phone, scan for available NAS devices using your Wi-Fi network, then touch an
applicable one to access and add its shared folders.
3
Touch BACK UP, select the data you want to back up, then touch Back up.
4
Follow the onscreen instructions to set the password and password hint. The data will be
encrypted and backed up. The password will be required if you want to restore your data
backup.
To reset the password, go to the Shared folder backup screen, then
> Reset
password.
The new password is only valid for backups created thereafter.
Restore Your Data from an NAS Device
1
On the External storage screen of your phone, touch Shared folder.
2
On your phone, scan for available NAS devices using your Wi-Fi network, then touch an
applicable one to access and add its shared folders.
3
Select the backup you want to restore from the RESTORE FROM BACKUP list.
4
Select the data you want to restore, touch Restore, and enter the password as prompted.
Restore Your Phone to Default Settings
Reset Network Settings
This operation will reset your Wi-Fi, mobile data network, and Bluetooth settings. It will not
change any other settings on your phone or delete any data.
Go to Settings > System & updates > Reset, touch Reset network settings, then follow the
onscreen instructions to reset network settings.
Restore All Settings
This operation will reset all network settings, your lock screen password, and the home
screen layout. If your phone supports fingerprint or facial recognition, the enrolled
fingerprints and facial data will be deleted as well. Other data or files will not be deleted
from your phone. This operation does not restore the settings of Find Device, Users &
accounts, Device administrators, or app settings either.
Go to Settings > System & updates > Reset, touch Reset all settings, and follow the
onscreen instructions to complete the operation.
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