Transferring to a New Smart Phone

Overview

When you are getting a new phone, there are several steps you can take to ensure that you have a smooth experience when using your new device. These instructions may vary depending on the make and model of your old and new phones.

Instructions

Before receiving your new phone

1. Back up your data
   • It is highly recommended to create a backup of the data on your phone in order to avoid losing any of the data stored on it. This can be done in a variety of ways, depending on the model of your phone and if you want to make a local backup or a cloud backup. You can also do so by backing up individual sections of your data, including your photos, music, or files. The following is a list of examples of services that can provide partial or total data backups:
     • iCloud
     • Google Drive
     • Google Photos
     • OneDrive
2. Uninstall the Microsoft Authenticator App
   • Before switching to your new phone, it is best to uninstall the Microsoft Authenticator App so that it can be re-installed on your new phone. You can find instructions for removing the Authenticator app here.
3. Export your SLU contacts
   • To ensure you have access to all of your contacts, make sure you export them so they can be saved on another device.
4. Sign out of any St. Lawrence Accounts
   • If you are signed into any websites or accounts with your St. Lawrence credentials, please sign out of them to avoid potential security risks.

After receiving your new phone

1. Connect to Wi-Fi on campus.
2. Set up your SLU email.
3. Set up the Microsoft Authenticator App.
4. Import your contacts
   • Import iPhone Contacts
   • Import Android Contacts