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# Backup and Restore FAQ

What is Backup and Restore?

Backup and Restore is a feature that, once enabled, backs up your Fire phone account settings, notes, search history, bookmarks, communications, call history, and more to the Cloud. Backup and Restore runs when your Fire phone is idle and connected to Wi-Fi, so please connect your Fire phone to Wi-Fi on a regular basis. Backup data can be used to quickly setup a new device or to restore your existing device after a reset. We'll expand this feature over time so that additional items are backed up.

How is my backup data stored?

Backup data is encrypted and stored in the Cloud. Backup data can be used to help you easily set up a new device or restore data to your existing device after a reset. We seek to make your backup data available for at least a year from the last time you used your device.

Can I turn off Backup and Restore and delete my backup data?

Yes. You can disable Backup and Restore for any Amazon account registered on your device by going to Settings > Backup and tapping "Disable backup". Once disabled, backup data currently associated with your device and Amazon account will be deleted. This process will not delete backup data from other devices you may have or for other accounts on your device.

Is Backup and Restore the same thing as Amazon Cloud Drive?

No. Amazon Cloud Drive stores your photos, personal videos, and files, while Backup and Restore stores information about your Amazon account and Fire phone, such as settings, notes, search history, bookmarks, communications, and call history. For more information on Amazon Cloud Drive, see www.amazon.com/clouddrive/learnmore.

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