How to back up and restore data on your Galaxy XR

Copy files from your headset

To manually copy data from your Galaxy XR to your phone, follow these steps:

1. First, remove your headset and place it on a flat surface. Then, connect the devices using a USB Type-C to Type-C cable. Connect one end to your phone's USB-C port and the other to the USB-C port on the Galaxy XR. 
2. Next, with the protective cover removed, put on your headset. If it doesn't turn on automatically, press and hold the Top button to power it on. Then, remove your headset and place it on a flat surface.
   Note: If you have a lock screen set on your Galaxy XR, you will need to unlock the screen before proceeding with the data transfer. 
3. Using your phone, tap the MTP Host Downloads connection method twice from the "Choose an app for the USB device" pop-up. If the pop-up doesn't appear, swipe down from the top left side of the phone's screen to open the Notification panel. Then, tap the Android System (Tap for other USB options) notification and tap Connected device in the "USB controlled by" section. The pop-up will appear. 
4. Next, put your headset on again with the protective cover removed, and then point to and select Allow from the pop-up to grant access to your phone. Then, remove your headset and place it back on a flat surface.
5. Now, using your phone, select the files or folders you wish to back up from the Galaxy XR on your phone. If needed, select any additional folders that contain your desired files. Touch and hold the file(s) or folder(s) you want to move.
6. To copy or move your files, tap the More options icon (the three vertical dots) in the top right corner, then tap Copy to or Move to.
7. Finally, choose the backup path on your phone. You can use the default Downloads folder. Or, navigate to a specific path by tapping the Show roots icon (the three horizontal lines) in the top left corner, then tapping your phone, and then the desired folder.
8. Once you've found where you want to put the file, tap Move or tap Copy.

To check that the files have been copied successfully, disconnect the devices, and then open the My Files app on your phone.

Copy files to your headset

To manually copy data back to your Galaxy XR from your phone, follow these steps: 

1. With your headset removed, connect the devices using a USB Type-C to Type-C cable. Connect one end to your phone's USB-C port and the other to the USB-C port on the Galaxy XR. 
2. Next, put on your headset without the protective cover. If it doesn't turn on automatically, press and hold the Top button to power it on. Then, remove your headset and place it on a flat surface.
   Note: If you have a lock screen set on your Galaxy XR, you will need to unlock the screen before proceeding with the data transfer.
3. Using your phone, tap the MTP Host Downloads connection method twice from the "Choose an app for the USB device" pop-up. If the pop-up doesn't appear, swipe down from the top left side of the phone's screen to open the Notification panel. Then, tap the Android System (Tap for other USB options) notification and tap Connected device in the "USB controlled by" section. The pop-up will appear. 
4. Next, put your headset on again, and then point to and select Allow from the pop-up to grant access to your phone. Then, remove your headset and place it on a flat surface.
5. Now, using your phone, select the files or folders you wish to restore to the Galaxy XR from your phone. If needed, select any additional folders that contain your desired files. Touch and hold the file(s) or folder(s) you want to move.
6. To copy or move your files, tap the More options icon (the three vertical dots) in the top right corner, then tap Copy to or Move to.
7. Finally, choose the restore path for the headset. Tap the Show roots icon (the three horizontal lines) in the top left corner, then tap SAMSUNG_Android internal Shared Storage, and then tap the desired destination folder.
8. Once you've found where you want to put the file, tap Move or tap Copy.

To check that the files copied successfully, disconnect the devices, and then open the My Files app on the headset.

Copy files from your headset

To manually copy data from your Galaxy XR to your computer, follow these steps:

1. First, remove your headset and place it on a flat surface. Then, connect the devices using a USB Type-A or C to Type-C cable. Connect one end to your computer's USB port and the other to the USB-C port on the Galaxy XR. 
2. Next, with the protective cover removed, put on your headset. If it doesn't turn on automatically, press and hold the Top button to power it on. 
   Note: If you have a lock screen set on your Galaxy XR, you will need to unlock the screen before proceeding with the data transfer. 
3. Then, point to and select Allow from the pop-up to grant access to your computer. Remove your headset and place it back on a flat surface.
   
4. Now, using your computer, click the Start menu, and then click Files Explorer. In the left sidebar, double-click This PC, and then double-click the XR headset.
5. Double-click Internal Shared Storage to view and select the file(s) to transfer. Use the Ctrl key to select multiple files or press Ctrl+A to select all files in the folder. Right-click on the selected file(s), and then select Copy from the menu. 
6. Finally, double-click This PC in the left sidebar, then double-click Windows (C:), and then open the desired folder on your computer where you want to save the file(s). Or, create a new folder. Then, right-click in an empty area and select Paste.
   Note: Depending on your software version, you may need to select Copy and Paste from the toolbar at the top of the window.

To check that the files have been copied successfully, disconnect the headset, and then open File Explorer on your computer.

Copy files to your headset

To manually copy data back to your Galaxy XR from your computer, follow these steps:

1. With the headset removed, connect the devices using a USB Type-A or C to Type-C cable. Connect one end to your computer's USB port and the other to the USB-C port on the Galaxy XR. 
2. Next, with the protective cover removed, put on your headset. If it doesn't turn on automatically, press and hold the Top button to power it on. 
   Note: If you have a lock screen set on your Galaxy XR, you will need to unlock the screen before proceeding with the data transfer. 
3. Then, point to and select Allow from the pop-up to grant access to your computer. Remove your headset and place it back on a flat surface.
   
4. Now, using your computer, click the Start menu, and then click Files Explorer. In the left sidebar, double-click This PC, and then double-click Windows (C:) to view and select the file(s) to transfer that you previously copied.
5. After that, use the Ctrl key to select multiple files or press Ctrl+A to select all files in the folder. Right-click on the selected file(s), and then select Copy from the menu. 
6. Double-click This PC in the left sidebar, then double-click the XR headset, and then double-click Internal Shared Storage. Open the desired folder on your headset where you want to save the file(s). Or, create a new folder. Then, right-click in an empty area and select Paste.
   Note: Depending on your software version, you may need to select Copy and Paste from the toolbar at the top of the window.

To check that the files have been copied successfully, disconnect the headset, and then open the My Files app on your headset.

Syncing your Galaxy XR headset with your Samsung or Google accounts ensures your data stays up-to-date and accessible across devices in real-time. Unlike backup and restore, which save a snapshot of your data for recovery, or using My Files copy and move to manually transfer files, syncing automatically updates your data across devices as changes occur.

To manage your settings:

1. With the protective cover removed, put on your headset. If it doesn't turn on automatically, press and hold the Top button to power it on.
2. Next, open the Launcher. Press the Top button, or use the hand gesture; hold your palm in front of you until the menu icon appears, then pinch your thumb and index fingers together. 
3. Point to and pinch Settings, and then point to and pinch Accounts.
4. Point to and pinch your Samsung or Google account, and then point to and pinch Sync account. 
5. Point to and pinch the switch(s) next to your desired apps and data to turn auto sync on or off for them. Some apps you can sync include Samsung Notes, Contacts, Calendar, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. 
6. Point to and pinch the Back icon twice at the top of the screen to return to the Accounts menu. Make sure the switch next to Auto sync data is turned on for automatic syncing.