To Set up the Automatic Backup Function
1
If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage
device is connected to your device using the USB Host adapter. If you are backing
up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your device.
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap
Backup & Restore
.
4
To enable the automatic backup function, drag the slider beside
Automatic
backup
to the right.
5
Tap
Automatic backup
again, then select a backup frequency, where to save
backup files, and the types of data to back up.
6
To save your settings, tap .
To Back up Content Manually
1
If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage
device is connected to your device using the USB Host adapter. If you are backing
up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your device.
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap
Backup & Restore
.
4
Tap
Manual backup
, then select a backup destination and the data types that you
want to back up.
5
Tap
Backup
.
6
After the data is backed up, tap
Finish
.
To Edit a Backup File
1
From your
Home screen
, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings
>
Backup & reset
.
3
Under
Xperia™ Backup & restore
, tap
More
.
4
Tap
Edit backup file
, then select a backup source and the data types you want to
delete.
5
Tap
Delete data
.
6
Tap
OK
to confirm.
7
After the data is deleted, tap
Finish
.
To Restore Backed-Up Content
1
If you are restoring content from a USB storage device, ensure the storage device
is connected to your device using the USB Host adapter. If you are restoring
content from an SD card, ensure the SD card is properly inserted in your device.
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap
Backup & Restore
.
4
Tap
Restore data
, then select a restore source and the data types you want to
restore.
5
Tap
Restore data
.
6
After the content is restored, tap
Finish
.
Remember that any changes you make to your data and settings after you create a backup,
including any applications you download, get deleted during a restore procedure.
Backing Up Data With the Google Backup & Restore Application
Using the Google Backup & restore application, you can back up data to a Google
server. You can also turn on the automatic restore function to restore application data
and settings when you reinstall an application.
With this application you can back up the following types of data:
•
Applications
•
Bookmarks
•
Wi-Fi networks
•
Other settings
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