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Backing Up Data
Backing Up Applications:
- From the home screen, tap "Apps"
- Go to "Settings"
- Swipe to "Backup and reset". NOTE: to back up your apps you need to be logged in with a Google account. To add one, tap "HTC Account" > "Add account" and follow any additional steps
- Mark the "Backup my data" and "Backup accounts" check boxes, if necessary
Backing Up Contacts:
- Open the "People" application
- Access the "People" tab
- Press "Menu" and tap "Manage contacts"
- Tap "Import / Export contacts" > "Export to phone storage"
- If necessary, select an account and then tap "OK"
Backing Up Media Files on a Windows PC or a Mac:
- Connect the HTC Desire 510 to your computer via USB
- On a Windows machine, click "Open device to view files using Windows Explorer" from the AutoPlay window. On a Mac, the phone's virtual drive icon should appear on the desktop
- Go to your phone's storage ad locate the files you wish to back up
- Copy the files and paste them in the desired backup location on your computer
- After the transfer is done, click the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon located in the system tray (Windows) and click "Eject". On a Mac, drag the phone's virtual drive icon and drop it in the "Trash / Eject" bin
- You can now safely disconnect your smartphone from the computer
Restoring Personal Data
Restoring Applications:
- Open the apps drawer
- Tap "Settings" and access "Accounts & sync"
- Press "Menu" and then tap "Sync all"
Restoring Contacts from Storage:
- Launch the "People" application
- Go to the "People" tab and press "Menu"
- Tap "Manage contacts"
- Tap "Import / Export contacts" > "Import from phone storage
- Choose the type of account you want to use for contact restore
Restoring Media Files from a Windows or Mac Computer:
- Establish a connection between your Desire 510 and Windows or Mac via USB
- On a Windows machine, click to "Open device to view files" from the AutoPlay window. On a Mac, double-click the Desire 510 virtual drive icon from the desktop
- In a separate explorer window, navigate to where the media files have been backed up on your computer
- Copy the desired backed up files, and paste them on your phone's storage in the appropriate folders
- Once the transfer is done, click "Safely Remove Hardware" from the system tray and click "Eject" (Windows). If you're using a Mac, drag the Desire 510 virtual drive on top of the "Trash can / Eject" icon
- You can now safely disconnect your smartphone from the computer
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