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[ Categories ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://colemantechnologies.com/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://colemantechnologies.com/javascript:void(0);) # Tip of the Week: How to Restore Your Android Apps and Settings [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman) Wednesday, 15 January 2020 Even if you aren’t planning on replacing your phone soon, it may make sense to pay attention here, as this process will also make it easier to restore your data to a new phone if needed. Either way, this process is much easier if you make some proactive preparations on your current phone. ## Enabling the Native Android Backup Capabilities The first step is to make sure that your current phone has the backup service running. It can be found in your **Settings**, under **System**. Tap the **Backup** option, and check to see that the option to **Back up to Google Drive** is selected. If it isn’t, do so. Now you have a copy of your current phone’s configuration to restore from, which you can do from the initial configuration of your new device. If you were using the Google Now or Pixel Launcher, even your backgrounds, icons, and folder structure is saved. During setup, hit the **Let’s Go** button that appears at the welcome screen. Tap **Copy your data**, and connect to Wi-Fi. Now, you’ll be presented with your restoration options. Since we just went over how to save a backup in the [cloud](https://www.colemantechnologies.com/download-cloud-whitepaper/ "cloud"), let go with the option to use **A backup from the cloud**. You’ll be prompted to sign into your Google account, and to agree to Google’s Terms of Service. From the list of backup options, select the correct one. You can easily hit **Restore** to recover all of your previous device’s settings and data, and can select which apps to reinstall via **Apps**. As your data is pulled over, you will be guided through the rest of the setup process. Voila! Your new phone is now equipped with your selected tools and settings, ready for you to jump right back in. For more handy tips, make sure you subscribe to our blog! 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