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Only data saved locally on your device storage space is transferred. Any data that is wirelessly backed up or
synchronized with an online account isn't transferred to your new device. Also, any information saved to your media card
isn't transferred when you use the Device Switch app.
Transfer data to a new device using a computer and
BlackBerry Link
You can use BlackBerry Link to transfer supported data and settings such as phone history, media files, browser
bookmarks, and so on to your new
BlackBerry 10 device. BlackBerry Link is designed to move the data in your personal
space but not the data in your work space.
If your previous device is running any of the following versions of device software, you can use BlackBerry Link to transfer
data:
BlackBerry Device Software 5
BlackBerry 6
BlackBerry 7 or
BlackBerry 7.1
BlackBerry 10 or later
Only the data saved locally in your device storage space is transferred. Any data that is wirelessly backed up or
synchronized with an online account isn't transferred to your new device.
1. On your computer, download and install BlackBerry Link
from
www.blackberry.com/BlackBerryLink.
2. Open BlackBerry Link.
3. Connect your current BlackBerry device to your computer using a USB cable.
4. Complete the instructions on the screen.
5. When prompted, connect your new BlackBerry
10 device using a USB cable.
6. Complete the instructions on the screen.
Transfer data using a media card
This data transfer option is available if you're switching from a BlackBerry device running a version of BlackBerry 7.
When you switch to a new
BlackBerry 10 device using a media card, you can move alarm settings, BBM contacts,
BlackBerry Browser bookmarks, text messages (SMS and MMS), phone history, and wireless connection profiles. This
feature is designed to move the data in your personal space but not the data in your work space.
Only the data saved locally in your device storage space is transferred. Any data that is wirelessly backed up or
synchronized with an online account isn't transferred to your new device.
1. On your previous device, click Setup > Device Switch.
2. Click Using a Media Card > Save Data.
3. Complete the instructions on the screen.
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