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Back up and restore data
You can back up data to a compatible external or internal memory card and restore it, if necessary. The backup appears as a folder on the memory card. You can also secure the backup with a password.
To back up data, do the following:
1.Tap , and select Settings > Backup/Restore > New backup.
2.In New backup, change the name of the backup and define the desired location of the backup.
3.In Select data for backup, select data types you want to back up.
To protect the backup with a password, select Protect with password > OK, enter twice the password you want to use, and select OK.
Note that the following information, for example, is not backed up:
•contents of the
•theme settings, when you restore backups from previous product versions
•Bluetooth connectivity settings
•browser settings
•installed applications
However, you can make a backup of a list of applications you have installed on your device. During the restore process, your device tries to get the actual application files from the internet and reinstall them.
To restore data, do the following:
1.Tap , and select Settings > Backup/Restore. Select the desired backup and Restore.
2.In Select data to restore, select data types you want to restore.
If you have protected the backup with a password, Password needed is displayed. Enter the password, and select OK.
Important: To ensure that the
Software updates
blinking on the status indicator area indicates that new software updates or additional applications are available for the device. Install the offered software
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