BlackBerry Classic PRD-59715-028 User Manual

• Add email accounts to your new device

Switching from a device running BlackBerry 7

If you're transferring data from a BlackBerry device running a version of BlackBerry 7, the following data transfer methods 

are available to you.
• Use BlackBerry Link on your computer
• Download and use the Device Switch app
• Use a media card
• Add email accounts to your new device

Using your BlackBerry ID to switch devices

When you switch to a new BlackBerry device, during setup, you are prompted to enter your BlackBerry ID username and 

password. It's important to use the same BlackBerry ID that you used on your previous device, since many of your apps and 

settings are associated with your BlackBerry ID.
For instance, when you use your existing BlackBerry ID on your new device, you can reinstall apps that you downloaded on 

your previous device from the BlackBerry World storefront, if a version of that app exists for your new device.

Find your BlackBerry ID on your old device

If you previously created a BlackBerry ID and are switching to a new BlackBerry device, it's important to sign in using your 
existing BlackBerry ID, because many of your apps and settings are associated with it.

1.

On the home screen of your old device, click Options.

2.

Depending on your device, do one of the following:
• Click Third Party Applications > BlackBerry ID.
• Click Device > BlackBerry ID.
• Click BlackBerry ID.

Switching from a BlackBerry 10 device

If you're transferring data from a BlackBerry 10 device to a new BlackBerry 10 device, the following data transfer methods 

are available to you.
• Download and use the Device Switch app
• Use BlackBerry Link on your computer
• Use a SIM card
• Add email accounts to your new device

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