How to Back Up an Android Phone to Google

1. Press 'Menu,' 'Settings' and 'Privacy.'

2. Check the boxes next to 'Back up My Settings' and 'Automatic Restore,' if they are unchecked. Press 'Home' to exit the menu.

3. Press 'Menu,' 'Settings' and 'Accounts and Sync.'

4. Tap 'Gmail.' You will see a list of all of the Google services you use that are associated with your Gmail, like Gtalk, Buzz and Picasa. Check the boxes next to all of the services to back them up with Google.