# Move to a new phone

> Take your habits with you using an export file, or with a Premium cloud backup that merges into the new phone.

Source: https://behabit.app/help/new-phone · 2026-10-05

Your habits live on your phone, so move them before you switch.

## With an export file (free)

1. On the old phone: **Settings › Data & backup › Export to a file**, and save the file somewhere you can reach from the new phone (email, Files, a cloud drive).
2. On the new phone: install BeHabit, then **Settings › Data & backup › Import from a file**.

Import merges, so it’s safe even if you’ve already added habits on the new phone.

## With Premium sync

1. On the old phone: open **Settings › Data & backup › Backup & restore** and check it says you’re backed up (or tap **Back up now**).
2. On the new phone: sign in with the same account. With **Sync automatically** on, your habits come in by themselves; you can also tap **Restore from backup**.

See [Back up, sync and restore with Premium](https://behabit.app/help/backup-and-restore). If you bought Premium, use [Restore purchase](https://behabit.app/help/manage-purchase) on the new phone too.

## Widgets and reminders

Widgets aren’t moved by your phone’s transfer. Add them again on the new phone. Reminders come back with your habits once notifications are allowed.