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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.