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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 how 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.

==== 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) 

==== Step 3. - 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**
  * define path to your vector maps in **Settings > Miscellaneous > Default directories > Set mapsVector** directory

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