See which version of device software is installed on your previous device
If you're switching from a BlackBerry device, to see which version of software is installed on your previous device, on the
home screen of your previous device, do one of the following:
• Click Options > About.
• Click Options > Device > About Device Versions.
Switching from a device running BlackBerry Device
Software
5 or BlackBerry 6
If you're transferring data from a device running BlackBerry Device Software 5 or BlackBerry 6, several data transfer
methods are available to you.
• Use BlackBerry Link on your computer
• Download and use the Device Switch app
• 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
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.
• Use BlackBerry Link on your computer
• Use a SIM card
• Add email accounts to your new device
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