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--- manual:faq:move_to_new_phone [2019/11/18 14:52] – [Step 1. - backup] mstupka
+++ manual:faq:move_to_new_phone [2019/11/22 16:23] – [Step 3. - restore your data] mstupka
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-You have purchased a new mobile or tablet. Follow the instructions how to move Locus into the new device and continue using all the data and settings:
+You have purchased a new mobile or tablet. Follow the instructions on how to move Locus Map, its settings and all its data (maps, tracks, points) safely into the new device:
 ===== Instructions =====
 ==== Step 1. - backup ====
-  * make **full backup of your settings, points and tracks** with the help of **[[manual:user_guide:tools:backup|Backup]]** manager > select **Backup all** and **[[manual:user_guide:tools:backup#backup_sharing|share the backup file]]** to some cloud storage (Dropbox, Google Drive etc.)
+=== Make full backup of your settings, points, and tracks ===
-  * back up your **[[manual:user_guide:maps_external|external maps]] and [[manual:user_guide:maps_locusmaps|vector maps]]** to **[[manual:user_guide:maps_offline#cloud_storage_setup|Dropbox or Google Drive]]**.
-==== Step 2. - copy data ====
+  * open **[[manual:user_guide:tools:backup|Backup manager]]**
+  * select **Backup all**
+  * **[[manual:user_guide:tools:backup#backup_sharing|share the backup file]]** to some cloud storage (Dropbox, Google Drive etc.)
-  * copy the entire Locus directory from PC (Dropbox etc.) to the inner memory of your new device
+=== Back up your maps ===
-  * copy your [[manual:user_guide:maps_external|external maps]] and [[manual:user_guide:maps_locusmaps|vector maps]] to the new device (inner memory or external SD)
-==== Step 3. - installation ====
+  * open Locus map manager > offline tab
+  * **[[manual:user_guide:maps_offline#cloud_storage_setup|backup all maps]]** that could be lost when the app is uninstalled (especially the raster maps purchased from commercial publishers) to **[[manual:user_guide:maps_offline#cloud_storage_setup|Dropbox or Google Drive]]**.
+<WRAP center round tip>
+You don't have to back up **[[manual:user_guide:maps_locusmaps|LoMaps]]**. These can be re-download from **[[manual:user_guide:locus_store:about|Locus Store]]** for free.
+</WRAP>
+==== Step 2. - installation ====
   * install the latest version of Locus Map to the new device
   * start Locus Map on your new device
-  * use **[[manual:user_guide:tools:backup|Backup]]** feature to restore settings, points and tracks
-  * define paths to your external maps by **Map manager > Add external maps**
+==== Step 3. - restore your data ====
-  * define path to your vector maps in **Settings > Miscellaneous > Default directories > Set mapsVector** directory
+  * open **Dropbox** or **Google Drive** where you backupped the maps and copy the map files to Locus/Maps directory (or wherever else you need - you can [[manual:user_guide:maps_external|add them to Locus as externals]])
+  * re-download LoMaps from Locus Store
+  * go to **[[manual:user_guide:tools:backup|Backup manager]]** and **restore** settings, points and tracks from the cloud
+  * restart Locus Map so that all the backups are properly re-initialized
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