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-====== Moving Locus to a new device ====== 
  
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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: 
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-===== Instructions ===== 
-==== Step 1. - backup ==== 
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-  * 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. 
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-==== Step 2. - copy data ==== 
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-  * 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)  
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-==== Step 3. - installation ==== 
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-  * 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** 
-  * define path to your vector maps in **Settings > Miscellaneous > Default directories > Set mapsVector** directory 
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manual/faq/move_to_new_device_sd_card.txt · Last modified: 2018/11/27 13:59 by mstupka