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--- manual:faq:move_to_new_phone [2023/10/18 09:03] – mstupka
+++ manual:faq:move_to_new_phone [2024/03/28 11:36] (current) – [Moving Locus to another phone or tablet] 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 ====
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   * **copy** the "locus_data" folder via PC, Dropbox, Google Drive, or whatever else to your new phone's "Download" directory
 <WRAP center round important>
-Don't forget to **backup your custom subdirectories** if you have any - SRTM, geocaching, backup, MapVector, etc. files. These aren't backed up by the "unload" feature.
+**Recommended:** 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** BEFORE the app data unloading.
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   * go to Locus settings > Backup & Filesystem > App data transfer > **load app data**
   * **select** the"download/locus_data" directory and confirm
-  * **load** also the custom sub dir data if applicable
+  * **restart** Locus Map
-  * **restart** Locus Map (it'll probably restart itself)
 ===== Android 10 and older devices =====

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