
Step 7: Select what you want to restore: Apps Contacts, SMS Messaging, Device Settings, or Call History. You may need to enter the PIN associated with that backup. Step 6: If you’re using a cloud backup, select your service from the list (if there’s more than one). Manufacturers such as Samsung and Huawei may ask you if you want to create an additional, manufacturer-specific account, but you don’t really need to unless you want to use that company’s services as well. You don’t technically need a Google account to use your phone, but it is required if you want to download apps, back up your data, or use other Google apps and services. If you don’t have one, tap Get an Account and follow the instructions. Please note: Some of the remaining instructions assume you’re restoring from a backup. This last method leads you to /switch - just follow the website’s instructions. If you choose the latter, there are three methods: Connecting the older phone using a USB cable, grabbing a backup stored in Google Drive, or transferring data from an iPhone. Step 4: You can now set up the device as a new phone or choose to copy apps and data from an older device. Step 3: Connect to a local wireless network by tapping on your network and then entering the password. You can skip this step if you want to insert the card later or if it’s already in place.

Step 2: Connect to a mobile network by inserting the SIM card (if it’s not already). Step 1: Select a language and then tap Start.

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