Apps, updates and backups. Nokia 5.3 CHARCOAL, SIM FREE 5 3 CHARCOAL, 6830AA003627

Nokia 5.3 User Guide

10 Apps, updates and backups

GET APPS FROM GOOGLE PLAY

You need to have a Google account added to your phone to use Google Play services. Charges may apply to some of the content available in Google Play. To add a payment method, tap

Play Store >

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> Payment methods . Always make sure you have permission from the bill payer when buying content from Google Play.

Add a Google account to your phone

1. Tap Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google . If asked, confirm your device lock method.

2. Type in your Google account credentials and tap Next , or, to create a new account, tap

Create account .

3. Follow the instructions on your phone.

Download apps

1. Tap Play Store .

2. Tap the search bar to look for apps, or select apps from your recommendations.

3. In the app description, tap Install to download and install the app.

To see your apps, go to the home screen and swipe up from the bottom of the screen.

FREE UP SPACE ON YOUR PHONE

If your phone memory is getting full, move files to a memory card or delete unnecessary files.

Transfer files to a memory card

To move photos from your phone memory to a memory card, tap Files > Images . Press and hold the photo you want to move, and tap

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> Move to... > SD card .

To move documents and files, tap Files > Documents & Other . Tap

� next to the file name, and tap Move to SD card .

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Nokia 5.3 User Guide

UPDATE YOUR PHONE SOFTWARE

Stay in step with the beat – update your phone software and apps wirelessly to get new and enhanced features for your phone. Updating the software may also improve your phone performance.

Install available updates

Tap Settings > System > Advanced > System update > Check for update to check if updates are available.

When your phone notifies you that an update is available, just follow the instructions shown on the screen. If your phone is low on memory, you may need to move your photos and other stuff to the memory card.

Warning:

If you install a software update, you cannot use the device, even to make emergency calls, until the installation is completed and the device is restarted.

Before starting the update, connect a charger or make sure the device battery has enough power, and connect to Wi-Fi, as the update packages may use up a lot of mobile data.

BACK UP YOUR DATA

To ensure your data is safe, use the backup feature in your phone. Your device data (such as

Wi-Fi passwords and call history) and app data (such as settings and files stored by apps) will be backed up remotely.

Switch on automatic backup

Tap Settings > System > Backup , and switch backup on.

RESTORE ORIGINAL SETTINGS AND REMOVE PRIVATE CONTENT FROM YOUR

PHONE

Accidents can happen – if your phone is not working properly, you can restore its settings. Or, if you buy a new phone, or otherwise want to dispose of or recycle your phone, here’s how you can remove your personal info and content. Note that it is your responsibility to remove all private content.

Reset your phone

1. Tap Settings > System > Advanced > Reset options > Erase all data (factory reset) .

2. Follow the instructions shown on your phone.

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