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# Move Smart Launcher to a new phone

### How can I move Smart Launcher to a new phone without losing my setup?

Yes, you can migrate your setup using a backup file.

On your old phone:

1. Update Smart Launcher to the latest version.
2. Create a backup from Smart Launcher settings.
3. Copy the backup to your new phone (Google Drive, local transfer, or USB cable).

On your new phone:

1. Install Smart Launcher from the Play Store.
2. Open Smart Launcher and restore/import the backup file.
3. Set Smart Launcher as default launcher.

Please note:

* Home screen layout, icon arrangement, categories, and most Smart Launcher preferences are restored.
* Some third-party widget data may need to be configured again, depending on each widget app.
* App accounts and app-specific internal data are not managed by Smart Launcher backup.

### Can I restore my layout after uninstalling Smart Launcher?

You can restore it if you created a Smart Launcher backup before uninstalling the app or resetting your device. Reinstalling Smart Launcher by itself does not recover the old layout. Open Smart Launcher and import the saved backup file from its backup settings.