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Data Services: Backup AssistantSM

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Description

Backup Assistant is a wireless service that saves a copy of your phone's address book to a secure web site. If your phone is lost, stolen or damaged, Backup Assistant can restore your saved address book to a new phone - wirelessly! Schedule daily backups, save your information manually or automatically! Login to your web account and get full access to your address book. You can view, print, add, delete and edit contacts. Changes are sent to your phone with one click! Visit Backup Assistant.

How to Get It

Download Backup Assistant

  1. Go to the Get it Now® shop on your phone.
  2. Find Backup Assistant in the GetGoing section under "Business/Tools" or "Featured Apps."
  3. Download Backup Assistant.

How to Use It

Confirm Account

  1. Backup Assistant automatically senses your phone number. Make sure it is correct.
  2. Select a four-digit PIN to use as your password.


Set Schedule

  1. Choose the time of day of desired Backup.


Complete First Backup

  1. Backup Assistant will connect and automatically back up your address book.
  2. Congratulations! You've successfully backed up your address book. Visit www.verizonwireless.com/backupassistant to view edit or print your address book.

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FAQs
How to Use Guide: Backup AssistantSM

Top Questions

  1. Can I access my contact data from a computer?
  2. What is the “Auto Sync" button on my Backup Assistant web account?
  3. How do I disable the "AutoSync" button?
  4. Can I use Backup Assistant with more than one phone?
  5. How do I change the schedule of my automatic backups?

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