Backup & restore with computer
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Backup & restore with computer
Learn how to backup and restore contacts & data on the device with a computer.
- From the home screen, swipe down from the Notification bar.
- Tap the Settings icon.
- Under the 'General' tab, scroll to then tap Backup & reset.
- Tap LG Backup service.
- Tap Backup and restore.
- Tap Backup.
- Select the desired backup location, then tap Next.
- Select the desired options, then tap Next.
- Tap Start.
- When backup is complete, tap Done.
- Insert the microUSB end of the microUSB cable into the port on the device.
- Insert the USB end of the microUSB cable into an available USB port on your computer.
- On the computer, click the Start menu.
- Click Computer.
- Double click the device drive.
Note: If you don't see your device, swipe down from the notifications bar and tap Charge phone or Send images (PTP) > Media sync (MTP)
- Navigate to then double-click LGBackup.
- Drag the desired backup file onto the computer.
- To restore your phone's data, follow steps 11-16, then drag the desired backup file from your computer into the LGBackup folder.
- On your phone, from the Backup and restore page, tap File restore & management.
- Tap the desired backup.
- Select the desired options, then tap Next.
- Tap Start to begin the restoration process.
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