Device Switch
Before you switch devices
For information about how to switch to a BlackBerry device from a third-party device, visit
www.blackberry.com/
deviceswitch
.
Learn what transfer options are available to
you
Note:
You can only use the options listed below to transfer data from one BlackBerry smartphone to another BlackBerry
smartphone.
You can transfer device data, including some settings, phone history, pictures, music, browser bookmarks and so on, from
one BlackBerry device to another. To transfer data to your BlackBerry 10 device, you can use either BlackBerry Link on
your computer or you can use a media card on your device.
Devices running BlackBerry Device Software 5.0 or later
If you're switching from a device running BlackBerry Device Software 5.0 or later, you can use BlackBerry Link on
your computer to transfer most of your important files. To download BlackBerry Link, visit
www.blackberry.com/
BlackBerryLink
on your computer and select the Windows or Mac option.
Devices running BlackBerry 7 or BlackBerry 7.1
If you're switching from a device running BlackBerry 7 or BlackBerry 7.1, you can use BlackBerry Link on your
computer to transfer most of your important files. To download BlackBerry Link, visit
www.blackberry.com/
BlackBerryLink
on your computer and select the Windows or Mac option. You can also use a media card to transfer
your files.
Tip:
To see what version of software you're currently running, on the home screen of your old device, do one of the
following:
• Click
Options
>
About
.
• Click
Options
>
Device
>
About Device Versions
.
User Guide
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