How to initiate MTN backup from your phone

A lot has already being said about making use of MTN Nigeria's online service to back up data from your phone but most of that process has to do with initiating the backup service from the website at gemalto.com. How about being able to just start the back up from your phone anytime you want it without using a computer or laptop? Well, this is quite possible for those who already have the backup settings configured on their phone as long as the phone is supported by the network.

Thngs needed:
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You phone should already be configured with the MTN backp settings and for first time users, you can get it by visiting the MTN backup website and adding your phone. You can also do it manually.

The MTN Backup settings as as follows:
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Sync profile: Sync

Server version 1.2

Contact database ./Address

Calendar database: ./EventTask

Note database: ./Note

Data bear: Internet

Host address: http://mtnonline.syncallynis.gemalto.com/gemaltosync/s

Username: 234yournumber
password: ******
( It should be the password you used in creating your online account)

network connection: Use your active gprs settings

port: 80

allow sync requests: ask first

How to initiate backup from phone
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Go to MTN Services > Select Backup > Allow process to complete

You will be charged N50 per use

It is that easy.

Once you have the settings already on your phone, you can always initiate the backup process by visiting the backup menu from your phone.