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--- manual:faq:move_to_new_phone [2020/11/10 16:12] – [Step 3. - restore your data] mstupka
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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:
+You have purchased **a new mobile or tablet**. Or you are getting ready for a **factory reset**. Follow the instructions on how to move Locus Map, its settings and all its data (maps, tracks, points) safely into the new (or freshly restored) device:
+===== Android 11+ devices =====
+==== 1. The old phone ====
+  * change the location of the **[[manual:user_guide:settings:backup_fsys#set_custom_sub-directories|custom subdirectories]]** (if you have any) to **the default within the main app's directory**
+  * create a **[[manual:user_guide:settings:backup_fsys#manual_backup|backup of your data]]** and store the backup file on Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive
+  * go to Locus settings > Backup & Filesystem > [[manual:user_guide:settings:backup_fsys#app_data_transfer|App data transfer]] > **unload app data**
+  * select e.g. "download" directory and create a **new folder** in it. Name it e.g. "locus_data". Confirm.
+  * all the app's data is copied into the newly created folder
+  * **copy** the "locus_data" folder via PC, Dropbox, Google Drive, or whatever else to your new phone's "Download" directory
-===== Instructions =====
+==== 2. The new phone ====
-==== Step 1. - backup ====
-=== Make full backup of your settings, points, and tracks ===
+  * **install** Locus Map
+  * go to Locus settings > Backup & Filesystem > App data transfer > **load app data**
+  * **select** the"download/locus_data" directory and confirm
+  * **[[manual:user_guide:settings:backup_fsys#restore_from_backup|restore]]** the backup
+  * **restart** Locus Map
-  * open **[[manual:user_guide:tools:backup|Backup manager]]**
+===== Android 10 and older devices =====
-  * select **Backup all**
+==== 1. the old phone ====
-  * **[[manual:user_guide:tools:backup#backup_sharing|share the backup file]]** to some cloud storage (Dropbox, Google Drive etc.)
-=== Back up your maps ===
+=== Make a backup of Locus main directory ===
+  * open a file manager (Total Commander, Solid Explorer, Xplore etc.) and find **/Locus/ directory**
+  * zip it as e.g. "locus_backup.zip" file (optionally)
+  * send it to some cloud storage (Dropbox, Google Drive etc.)
+<WRAP center round important>
+Don't forget to **backup your custom subdirectories** if you have any - SRTM, backup and MapVector files.
+</WRAP>
+=== Back up your external 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]]**.
+  * **[[manual:user_guide:maps_offline#cloud_storage_setup|backup all maps]]** that are stored out of the main app directory (especially the raster maps purchased from commercial publishers) to **[[manual:user_guide:maps_offline#cloud_storage_setup|Dropbox or Google Drive]]**.
 <WRAP center round tip>
-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.
+You don't have to back up **[[manual:user_guide:maps_locusmaps|LoMaps]]**. These can be re-downloaded from **[[manual:user_guide:locus_store:about|Locus Store]]** for free.
 </WRAP>
-==== Step 2. - installation ====
+==== 2. The new phone ====
-  * install the latest version of Locus Map to the new device
-  * start Locus Map on your new device
-==== Step 3. - restore your data ====
+  * install the latest version of Locus Map to the new device
+  * download the /Locus/ directory (or its zipped file) from **Dropbox** or **Google Drive** and copy its content (unzip it) to the /Locus/ directory in the new phone - overwrite the data that was newly created during the installation
-  * 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]])
+  * do the same with the maps
-  * re-download LoMaps from Locus Store
+  * **log in to Locus Store**, re-download LoMaps, and restore your Premium package (if you have any)
-  * 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

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