Short answer
Keep old phone and vault intact until you fit open files for new device. If you use Cloud Vault, confirm say backup complete and you know Cloud Vault password. Then open and check files for new phone before you erase or trade in old one.
Check new copy before you remove old one.01 / 04
Prepare old phone for transfer
E easier to prepare transfer while you still fit open original vault. No uninstall app or reset phone as first troubleshooting step. Either action fit remove files wey dey only that device.
Open some photos and videos now. If files missing or no dey open, solve that issue before you change devices. New installation no fit recreate file wey never get backup or transfer.
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If na Cloud Vault you dey use
Confirm say Cloud Vault dey on and files wey you need don finish uploading. Premium subscription alone no prove say particular file get backup.
Find Cloud Vault password before you move. E different from app unlock code, and our team no fit recover am. If old phone still open files but you no know cloud password, keep access to that device and read questions page before you change anything.
- Keep old phone connected until required backup finish.
- Install official app for new phone.
- Use Cloud Vault inside app with account and Cloud Vault password.
- Check important photos and play important videos for new device before you stop using old one.
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If collection dey only for phone
Choose transfer or backup method before you erase anything. You fit turn on Cloud Vault or use app export and transfer features. Correct steps depend on devices and app version, so use official tutorials and support guides.
Mind where exported files go. Photos wey you export fit show for receiving photo library or computer folder. Temporary transfer copy need its own privacy protection; e no inherit vault lock automatically.
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Check result before you trade phone in
Browse important albums for new phone. Check old and recent items, and open videos instead of relying only on thumbnails. Confirm say you fit lock and reopen app.
Only after you check new copy and backup well you suppose follow phone maker instructions to erase old device. Keep Cloud Vault password safely for next time wey you need am.
Common questions
I fit move between iPhone and Android?
Private Photo Vault® support both platforms, and optional Premium Cloud Vault support backup and sync between dem. Features fit differ by platform and plan.
I suppose delete old app after installing new one?
Wait until you check files for new device. Installing app alone no confirm say transfer succeed.
Sources and more reading
Product guide from Private Photo Vault®. Features fit differ by platform, device and plan.


