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+ | ====== Moving Locus to another phone or tablet ====== | ||
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+ | 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: | ||
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+ | ===== Instructions ===== | ||
+ | ==== Step 1. - backup ==== | ||
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+ | === Make full backup of your settings, points, and tracks === | ||
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+ | * open **[[manual: | ||
+ | * select **Backup all** | ||
+ | * **[[manual: | ||
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+ | === Back up your maps === | ||
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+ | * open Locus map manager > offline tab | ||
+ | * **[[manual: | ||
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+ | <WRAP center round tip> | ||
+ | You don't have to back up **[[manual: | ||
+ | </ | ||
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+ | ==== Step 2. - installation ==== | ||
+ | * install the latest version of Locus Map to the new device | ||
+ | * start Locus Map on your new device | ||
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+ | ==== Step 3. - restore your data ==== | ||
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+ | * 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: | ||
+ | * re-download LoMaps from Locus Store | ||
+ | * go to **[[manual: | ||
+ | * restart Locus Map so that all the backups are properly re-initialized |