Information Technology
Mobile Device Instructions & Tips
How do I backup the contents of my iPhone to iCloud?
- Open Settings.
- Tap on Name/Apple ID at the top of the Settings page.
- Scroll down to your listed devices and tap the device you are using.
- Tap "iCloud Backup" and then tap "Backup Now."
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
How do I copy contacts from my old MSU phone to my new MSU phone?
- iPhone Users:
- Connect to Wi-Fi.
- Tap Settings and select your name. If prompted, login with your Apple ID.
- Tap iCloud, then tap iCloud Backup.
- Turn on the iCloud Backup toggle switch, then select Back Up Now.
- The iPhone uploads your contacts and other data to iCloud. This backs up the entire iPhone so it may take a while.
- In the Apps & Data screen, choose Restore from iCloud Backup and follow the prompt to finish restoring the iPhone back up to copy contracts from your old phone to the new one.
- Android Users:
- Open the Contact app.
- Tap Menu, tap Settings, then tap Export.
- Choose one or more accounts from which you want to export contacts.
- Tap Export to .vcf file
- Transfer data from an old to new Android via Samsung Smart Switch
- Open Settings.
- Tap Backup & Reset, then tap Backup My Data.
- Tap on the upper right-hand corner to turn it on.
- Follow the instruction to back data up to your Google account and wait for it to complete.
- New Android Device
- Open Settings and tap Backup & Reset.
- Automatic restore.
- When you sign into Morgan email the data will transfer to the new device provided you already backed up to your Google account.
How do I remove a device from iCloud?
- In Find My iPhone on iCloud.com, click All Devices, then select the device you want to erase. If you don't see All Devices, it's because you've already selected a device, Click the name of the current device in the center of the toolbar to access the Devices list, then select a new device.
- Erase the device. Because the device isn't lost, don't enter a phone number or message. If the device is offline, the remote erase begins the next time it's online. You will receive an email when the device is erased.
- When the device is erased, click Remove from Account.
How do I remove my iCloud account from my MSU Apple device?
- Go to Settings > [your name] > Find My, then turn off Find My [device]. Enter your Apple ID password, then tap Turn Off.