Moving from an older version of Android to our KitKat or Lollipop phones? Here's a to-do list to get your new phone up and running with your files and settings.
Transfer your files
Sync your Google account
Customize your home screen
Find out which apps are preinstalled
Learn more about the Republic Wireless app
Sync your Google account
Customize your home screen
Find out which apps are preinstalled
Learn more about the Republic Wireless app
- From your old phone to your new phone running Lollipop
- Click Motorola Migrate (Lollipop) for instructions for how to use Motorola Migrate.
- Click Manage Contacts (Lollipop) for instructions on importing and exporting your contacts.
- From your old phone to your new phone running KitKat
- Click Motorola Migrate (KitKat) for instructions on how to use Motorola Migrate.
- Click Manage Contacts (KitKat) for instructions on importing and exporting your contacts.
- From your PC or Mac to your new phone
See Move Files to or from Your Computer and Phone for instructions.
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Sync your Google accountSync contacts and personal info from your Google account to your Republic phone. |
- If you're switching to a DEFY XT
see Sync My Google Account for Motorola DEFY XT for instructions. - If you're switching to a Moto X (1st and 2nd Gen.), Moto G (1st and 3rd Gen.), or Moto E (1st and 2nd Gen.)
see Sync My Google Account for instructions.
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Customize your home screenAdd widgets, change your wallpaper, and more to personalize your new phone. |
- If you're switching to a DEFY XT
see Customize Your Home Screen for Motorola DEFY XT for instructions. - If you're switching to a Moto X (2nd Gen.), Moto G (1st and 3rd Gen.), or Moto E (2nd Gen.) running Lollipop
see Customize Your Home Screen (Lollipop) for instructions.
- If you're switching to a Moto X (1st Gen.), Moto G (1st Gen.) or Moto E (1st Gen.) running Kitkat
see Customize Your Home Screen (KitKat) for instructions.
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Find out which apps are preinstalledDifferent versions of Android may include different preinstalled apps. |
Check out Republic Which Apps Come Preinstalled? for more info.
For a complete list of preinstalled apps, visit:
- Moto E (1st Gen.) Overview
- Moto E (2nd Gen.) Overview
- Moto G (1st Gen.) Overview
- Moto G (3rd Gen.) Overview
- Moto X (1st Gen.) Overview
- Moto X (2nd Gen.) Overview
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Learn more about the Republic Wireless appThe Republic Wireless app allows you to manage your service right from your phone. |
Check out Republic Wireless App for more info.