Blackberry Z30 Transfer data from a BlackBerry 7 device using a media card, Before you begin

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Note: Email accounts and unsupported applications aren't transferred to your new device. You can set up your email accounts on your new device in the BlackBerry Hub. To download applications that weren't transferred to your new device, visit the BlackBerry World storefront.

Transfer data from a BlackBerry 7 device using a media card

Before you begin: This transfer option is only available if you're switching from a BlackBerry 7 device or later. To see what version of software you're running, on your previous device's home screen, click Options > About, or click Options > Device > About Device Versions.

When you switch to a new BlackBerry device using the Device Switch feature in the Setup application, you can move alarm settings, BBM contacts, browser bookmarks, text messages, phone history, and wireless connection profiles between BlackBerry devices. This feature is designed to move personal data but not work data.

1.On your BlackBerry 7 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 BlackBerry 7 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.

Note: Email accounts and unsupported applications aren't transferred to your new device. You can set up your email accounts on your new device in the BlackBerry Hub. To download applications that weren't transferred to your new device, visit the BlackBerry World storefront.

Transfer data to a new device using BlackBerry Protect

Before you begin:

To use this feature, the BlackBerry Protect app must be installed on your previous BlackBerry device. Your previous device must be running BlackBerry 7.1 or earlier.

You can use BlackBerry Protect to move supported data from your previous device to your new BlackBerry 10 device.

1.On your previous device or using the BlackBerry Protect website, back up your data.

2.On your new device, swipe down from the top of the home screen. Tap Settings > BlackBerry Protect.

3.If necessary, set the BlackBerry Protect switch to On. Complete the setup process.

4.Tap Restore. Select your previous device as the device that you want to restore data from.

5.Tap Restore.

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