====== 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:

===== Instructions =====
==== Step 1. - backup ====

=== Make full backup of your settings, points, and tracks ===

  * 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.)

=== Back up your maps ===

  * 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]]**.

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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.
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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

==== Step 3. - restore your data ====

  * 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