Backup & Restore with Computer
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Backup & Restore with Computer
Backup and restore your device with a computer.
- TRANSFER MEDIA TO/FROM A PC: With the device powered on, insert the USB-C end of the USB-C cable into the port on the bottom of the device. Insert the USB end of the USB-C cable into an open port on the computer.
![Step 1](https://www.att.com/devicehowtomedia/image/LG-V20-OMR/9006125_01.jpg)
- To place the device into the correct USB mode, swipe down from the Notification bar then select the Android System Charging notification > Media sync (MTP) > desired option (JUST ONCE or ALWAYS).
![Step 2](https://www.att.com/devicehowtomedia/image/LG-V20-OMR/9006125_02.jpg)
- From your PC, click the File Explorer icon then click This PC.
![Step 3](https://www.att.com/devicehowtomedia/image/LG-V20-OMR/9006125_03.jpg)
- Open the newly connected device drive, then navigate to the desired folder.
![Step 4](https://www.att.com/devicehowtomedia/image/LG-V20-OMR/9006125_04.jpg)
- Drag and drop files to/from the device drive to transfer.
![Step 5](https://www.att.com/devicehowtomedia/image/LG-V20-OMR/9006125_05.jpg)
- TRANSFER MEDIA TO/FROM A MAC: You need the Android File Transfer App to facilitate the communication between the camera and computer. Download and install the Android File Transfer app.
![Step 6](https://www.att.com/devicehowtomedia/image/LG-V20-OMR/9006125_06.jpg)
- With the device powered on, insert the USB-C end of the USB-C cable into the port on the device. Then insert the USB end of the USB-C cable into an open port on the computer.
![Step 7](https://www.att.com/devicehowtomedia/image/LG-V20-OMR/9006125_07.jpg)
- To place the device into the correct USB mode, swipe down from the Notification bar then select the Android System Charging notification > Media sync (MTP) > desired option (JUST ONCE or ALWAYS).
![Step 8](https://www.att.com/devicehowtomedia/image/LG-V20-OMR/9006125_08.jpg)
- Once the phone is connected to the computer, the Android File Transfer app will open automatically. Select the desired folder to transfer files to/from.
![Step 9](https://www.att.com/devicehowtomedia/image/LG-V20-OMR/9006125_09.jpg)
- Drag and drop the desired files to/from the device to transfer.
![Step 10](https://www.att.com/devicehowtomedia/image/LG-V20-OMR/9006125_10.jpg)
- LG BACKUP & RESTORE: From the home screen, swipe down from the Notification bar then select the Settings icon. Select the General tab > scroll to and select Backup > select Backup & restore then follow the prompts.
![Step 11](https://www.att.com/devicehowtomedia/image/LG-V20-OMR/9006125_11.jpg)
- LG MOBILE SWITCH: Use LG Mobile Switch to transfer data from an old device to a new device. From the Backup screen, select LG Mobile Switch then follow the prompts.
For more information, visit the LG Mobile Switch site.
![Step 12](https://www.att.com/devicehowtomedia/image/LG-V20-OMR/9006125_12.jpg)
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