OPPO Find X8: Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Data Backups

Accessing Backup Settings

• ⚙️ Open the Settings app on your OPPO Find X8.
• ⬆️ Scroll down to find and select System and Update.
• 🗄️ Within this menu, locate and tap on the Backup and Reset option.

Backup Methods Explained

• 📱 Clone Phone is an option, primarily intended for transferring data between OPPO devices. It involves sending data from one phone and receiving it on another by scanning a QR code.
• 💾 Local Backup stores data directly on your device's internal storage. Be aware that performing a factory reset will erase this local backup, leading to data loss.
• ☁️ Google Account Backup is recommended as the most secure method for protecting your data.

Setting Up Google Account Backup

• 🌐 Navigate to the Google Account section within Backup and Reset.
• ➡️ Select Other device data and confirm the action.
• ⚙️ Tap on Manage backup to view backup details.
• ✅ Ensure Backup by Google One is enabled.

Data Included in Google Backup

• 📝 The backup process includes apps, photos and videos, SMS and MMS messages, call history, device settings, and Google account data.
• 🔑 It's crucial to use the same Google account for restoring the backup as you used for creating it.

Initiating and Completing the Backup

• 🔵 Click the Back Up Now button to start the process.
• 🔒 You may need to confirm your identity by drawing your pattern.
• 📊 A progress bar will appear, indicating the backup is underway.
• ✅ Upon completion, a confirmation message will display the time elapsed and the time of the last backup.