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# Device Migration — Moving Pera to a New Phone

# Device Migration — Moving Pera to a New Phone

## Before You Switch
Getting a new phone doesn't mean your crypto moves with it automatically. Pera Wallet is self-custodial — your accounts live on the blockchain, not on a server that syncs between devices. You need to actively restore or transfer them.
**The single most important thing:** You need your recovery passphrase. If you don't have it backed up, do that now — *before* you wipe or trade in your old phone. See [Backing up your Recovery Passphrase](https://support.perawallet.app/en/article/backing-up-your-recovery-passphrase-uacy9k/).

## Option 1: Restore with Recovery Passphrase (Recommended)
This works even if your old phone is already gone.
### On your new phone:
1. Download **Pera Wallet** from the [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/algorand-wallet/id1459898525) or [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.algorand.android)
2. Open the app and select **I already have an account**
3. Choose **Recover with passphrase**
4. Enter your 24-word (Universal Wallet) or 25-word (Legacy Algo25) recovery passphrase
5. Your account and all its assets will appear — they were on the blockchain the whole time
Repeat for each account if you have multiple accounts with separate passphrases.
**Universal Wallet advantage:** If you set up a Universal Wallet, one 24-word seed phrase recovers all accounts under that wallet. No need to enter multiple passphrases.

## Option 2: Import via QR Code
Pera doesn't support QR Export, but other dApps might:
### On your phone:
1. Open **Pera Wallet**
2. Select **I already have an account**
3. Choose the **Import** option
4. Scan the QR code from your old phone or import the backup file
This method is convenient but still requires a dApp to create the QR code. **Always have your recovery passphrase as a backup regardless.**

## What About Pera Web?
Pera Web and Pera Mobile are independent — they don't sync automatically. If you use Pera Web on your desktop, your accounts there are unaffected by switching phones. And vice versa: setting up a new phone doesn't touch your Pera Web wallet.
If you want the same accounts on both, import them separately using your recovery passphrase.

## What Transfers With You (and What Doesn't)
| Transfers | Doesn't transfer |
| ---- |
| All account balances (on the blockchain) | Pera PIN / biometric settings |
| All opted-in assets | Account nicknames |
| Full transaction history (on the blockchain) | App preferences |
|  | Watch accounts (must re-add manually) |
|  | Pera Web wallet (separate, unaffected) |
Your on-chain data (balances, assets, history) is permanent and accessible from any device with the right passphrase. App-level settings like your PIN, nicknames, and biometric preferences are device-specific and need to be set up fresh.

## Common Mistakes to Avoid
**Don't wipe your old phone before verifying recovery.** Set up Pera on the new phone first. Confirm all accounts are restored and balances match. Only then wipe the old device.
**Don't assume iCloud/Google backup covers your wallet.** Phone backups don't include your Pera private keys. Even if you restore your phone from backup, Pera will need your recovery passphrase to restore accounts.
**Don't skip any accounts.** If you have multiple accounts with separate passphrases (Legacy Algo25 wallets), each needs to be recovered individually. Check your old phone to make sure you haven't missed any.
**Don't forget watch accounts.** Watch accounts need to be re-added manually on the new device since they're view-only references, not key-based.

## Checklist
* [ ] Recovery passphrase(s) backed up and accessible
* [ ] New phone has Pera Wallet downloaded
* [ ] All accounts restored on new phone
* [ ] Balances match on both devices
* [ ] Security (PIN, biometrics) set up on new phone
* [ ] Watch accounts re-added (if applicable)
* [ ] Old phone wiped only after full verification

## Related Articles
* [Backing up your Recovery Passphrase](https://support.perawallet.app/en/article/backing-up-your-recovery-passphrase-uacy9k/)
* [Recover or Import an Algorand Account with Recovery Passphrase](https://support.perawallet.app/en/article/recover-or-import-an-algorand-account-with-recovery-passphrase-11gdh1y/)
* [Universal Wallet FAQ](https://support.perawallet.app/en/article/universal-wallet-faq-1ssu0sq/)
* [Create a New Algorand Account on Pera Wallet](https://support.perawallet.app/en/article/create-a-new-algorand-account-on-pera-wallet-1ehbj11/)

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