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Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0) - Turn Automatic App Restore On / Off

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0) - Turn Automatic App Restore On / Off

Here's how to back up and restore app data on your Galaxy Tab A (8.0).
  • 'Automatic restore' allows backed up settings and data to be automatically restored when an app is reinstalled.
  • When attempting to determine whether a third-party app is the cause of an operating system / app issue, ensure 'Automatic restore' is turned off prior to performing a factory data reset.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up or down from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Accounts and backup
    .
  3. Tap
    Backup and restore
    .
  4. Tap the
    Back up my data
    .
  5. Tap the
    Back up my data switch
     to turn on Switch on icon.
  6. Tap the
    Back icon
     Back icon to return to the previous screen.
  7. Tap
    Automatic restore
     to turn on Switch on icon or off Switch off icon.