Migrating to a new DeviceFreedom

There are two ways to move your data to a new DeviceFreedom device: using a backup and restore, or using Migration Assistant if you're coming from a Raspberry Pi.

Using backup and restore

This works for any DeviceFreedom device. Back up your old DeviceFreedom, then restore that backup on your new one.

1. On your old DeviceFreedom, create a backup to another DeviceFreedom, a NAS, or an external drive.
2. Set up your new DeviceFreedom and choose to restore from a backup during onboarding — or restore later from Settings > Backups > Restore.

Using Migration Assistant (Raspberry Pi)

Migration Assistant transfers your apps, app data, and account details directly from a Raspberry Pi to an DeviceFreedom Tab or DeviceFreedom Phone. Support for migrating between other devices is coming soon.

1. Shut down your Raspberry Pi.
2. Connect its external drive to any USB port on your DeviceFreedom Tab or DeviceFreedom Phone.
3. Go to Settings > Migration Assistant on your DeviceFreedom Tab or DeviceFreedom Phone.
4. Follow the on-screen steps to start the migration.

Do not turn off your DeviceFreedom until the migration is complete. Any existing data on your DeviceFreedom Tab or DeviceFreedom Phone will be permanently deleted during the migration.

After migrating

• Use the same password. Your account is transferred from your old DeviceFreedom, so log in with the same password you used before.
• A note on apps that manage funds. After migrating, your old device has outdated data. If an app like Lightning Node runs from that outdated data, it can result in loss of funds. Only run these apps on your new device.