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--- manual:faq:move_to_new_device_sd_card [2015/04/29 15:31] – mstupka
+++ manual:faq:move_to_new_device_sd_card [2018/11/27 13:59] (current) – mstupka
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-====== Moving Locus to a new device or SD card ======
+====== Moving Locus to another phone or tablet ======
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-===== Question =====
+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:
-I have purchased a new device/a new SD card. How am I supposed to move Locus into the new device and continue using all the data and settings?
+===== Instructions =====
+==== Step 1. - backup ====
+  * make **full backup of your settings, points and tracks** with the help of **[[manual:user_guide:tools:backup|Backup]]** feature > select **Backup all**
+  * back up **entire Locus directory** (e.g. //storage/emulated/0/Locus//) to a PC or Dropbox etc.
+  * back up your **[[manual:user_guide:maps_external|external maps]] and [[manual:user_guide:maps_locusmaps|vector maps]]** stored out of the main Locus directory to a PC or Dropbox etc.
-===== Answer =====
+==== Step 2. - copy data ====
+  * copy the entire Locus directory from PC (Dropbox etc.) to the inner memory of your new device
+  * 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)
-It is necessary to **backup all Locus Map data and settings**:
+==== Step 3. - installation ====
-  * Data - maps, points, tracks
+  * install the latest version of Locus Map to the new device
-  * Settings – your personally defined colors, function settings
+  * 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**
+  * define path to your vector maps in **Settings > Miscellaneous > Default directories > Set mapsVector** directory
-**To keep all data, please follow these instructions:**
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-  * Make a full backup with the help of [[manual:user_guide:tools:backup|Backup]] > Backup all
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-  * Locus directory is located in Menu > Information > Locus
-**If you have new device**:
-  * Copy the entire Locus directory from the old device into the new one
-  * Install the latest version of the Locus application from the Google Play into the new device
-**If you have a new SD Card**
-  * Copy the whole Locus directory from the old SD card to the new one
-  * Start Locus
-  * Use Backup function to restore all data

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