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From: Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid>
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Java Jive <java@evij.com.invalid> wrote:
> On 2024-11-06 13:24, Java Jive wrote:
> >
> >>>>     AFAIR, Google's 'Back up data' also backs up Wi-Fi settings to your
> >>>> Google Drive. As both your Samsung tablet and your Google phone have
> >>>> Google backup and restore, that's a possible path of transfer.
> >>>
> >>> I tend to avoid using Google services because of their reputation for
> >>> data harvesting, which in the past has included WiFi information as part
> >>> of Streetview, but perhaps if the SD option fails, then I might try that
> >>> next.
> > 
> > Perhaps this is what I should try next ...
> 
> No, this doesn't work either.  On the Samsung, the only option presented 
> by Google's Backup is to back up contacts, I can't see an option to back 
> up settings.

  Hmmmm!? Strange! On my ancient Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1" (SM-T530)
with Android 5.0.2, i.e. even older than yours, Settings says it can
"Back up application data, Wi-Fi passwords and other settings to Google
servers". (Settings -> 'GENERAL' tab -> 'Backup and reset')