Help Restore contacts but not apps?

[CheeseJam]

When I first turn on the phone, how do I restore my Gmail contacts but not my apps? I don't want all of my old apps to automatically download, thanks!

 

[johnnybirdman]

When I first turn on the phone, how do I restore my Gmail contacts but not my apps? I don't want all of my old apps to automatically download, thanks!

Also wondering about this. Would like to know.

 

[trophynuts]

my apps didn't download which is fine.

only my contacts did.

 

[rubiconjp]

when you first sign into your Google account, uncheck the first box, leave second box checked. Basically skip restoring to this phone, and keep this phone backed up via Google account.