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User Guide
Transfer data to a new device using BlackBerry Link on
a computer
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.
BlackBerry Link supports all software versions except BlackBerry Device Software 4.x and earlier.
Only the data saved locally in your device storage space is transferred. Any data that is wirelessly backed up or
synchronised 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 to your computer 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
synchronised 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.
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.
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