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4. When the backup is complete, remove the media card from your previous device and insert it into your BlackBerry 10
device.
5.
On your BlackBerry 10 device, on the home screen, tap
6. Complete the instructions on the screen.
Transfer data using BlackBerry Link on a computer
This data transfer method is available if you switch from a BlackBerry device running the BlackBerry OS (version 5.0 to 7.1)
or the BlackBerry 10 OS. You can use BlackBerry Link to transfer data and settings, such as phone history, media files,
browser bookmarks, and more, 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.
Only the data saved in the storage space on your previous device is transferred. Any data that is wirelessly backed up or
synchronized with a web-based 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 to your computer using a USB cable.
6. Complete the instructions on the screen.
Back up your device data
Using a computer and BlackBerry Link, you can back up and restore most of the data on your BlackBerry device. You can
back up your settings, phone history, fonts, saved searches, messages, organizer data, browser bookmarks, and media
files.
You should regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you update any software.
Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover device data if your device is lost, stolen, or
corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
Note: If your device is activated on an Enterprise Mobility Management solution from BlackBerry, contact your
administrator to verify if you are able to back up and restore your device data.
Transfer contact info using a SIM card
BlackBerry 10 devices use either micro SIM cards or nano SIM cards. You can use this method if you're switching from
another BlackBerry 10 that uses the same size of SIM card.
1. On your previous device, tap Contacts.
2. Swipe down from the top of the screen.
3.
Tap .
> .
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