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Realme: Turn On/Off Auto-restore for App Data

When you reinstall an app on your Realme phone, saved settings, game progress, or login details sometimes fail to come back automatically. This depends on the Automatic restore option linked to your Google backup, not on the app itself. If restores feel inconsistent or you want a clean install instead, this setting is the reason.

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Auto-restore App Data After Reinstall auf Realme

Automatic restore controls whether Google pulls saved app data back onto your Realme phone right after you reinstall an app. This includes things like app settings, saved progress in games, or login states, provided the app supports Google backup and a matching backup already exists for your account.

With the option enabled, a fresh install of a previously used app tries to load its last known state instead of starting empty. This is useful after switching phones or reinstalling an app you removed by mistake.

Disabling Automatic restore forces every reinstalled app to start clean, without pulling in old data. This helps when you want a true fresh start, when old data caused a bug, or when you are testing an app without carrying over previous settings.

To change the behavior, go to Tap on SettingsTap on Additional settingsTap on Back up and resetEnable or disable Automatic restore.

Turning the option off does not delete any existing backup. It only stops the automatic pull during future reinstalls, so you can turn it back on later without losing saved data on Google servers.

Frequently asked questions

No. Disabling Automatic restore only stops future reinstalls from pulling old data. Backups already stored with your Google account stay untouched.