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@ -67,3 +67,44 @@ This feature can be turned off inside the `RetroDECK Configurator`.
- Click on the updates tab.
- If there are any updates available it will be shown here.
- Click on the `Update` or `Update all` buttons.
# How do I move my installation to a new Steam Deck?
**Note:** depending on how comfortable you are using the Steam Deck controller to navigate the desktop environment, this may be easier to do with a connected mouse and keyboard.
The general process is as follows:
1. Put the Steam Deck into Desktop Mode `Steam button` > `Power` > `Switch to Desktop`.
2. Back up existing RetroDECK files.
3. Install RetroDECK on your new Steam Deck [from the Discover store](#step-2-install-from-discover).
4. Before starting RetroDECK, restore files that were backed up in Step 1.
5. Start RetroDECK.
### Step 1: Back up your existing files
You will need to backup two directories: the main `retrodeck` folders and a hidden `net.retrodeck.retrodeck` folder.
- First put the Steam Deck into Desktop Mode `Steam button` > `Power` > `Switch to Desktop`.
- Main `retrodeck` folder
- Open the Dolphin File Manager (the folder icon in the taskbar).
- Navigate to `/home/retrodeck/`. This folder should contain sub-folders such as `bios`, `roms`, and `saves`.
- Copy all contents of this directory to a folder on another device, such as a thumb drive, microSD Card, or NAS
- Hidden `net.retrodeck.retrodeck` folder
- Return to `home`
- Find the "hamburger" menu button (three horizontal lines in the top-right). Open the menu and select `Show Hidden Files`. If on a keyboard, you can type `Ctrl+H`.
- Navigate to `home/.var/app/net.retrodeck.retrodeck/`. Again, copy all contents of this directory to a folder another device, such as a thumb drive, microSD Card, or NAS.
- Ensure that you are keeping your backups of these two directories in two separate folders.
### Step 2: Install RetroDECK on your new Steam Deck
- Follow steps 1 and 2 of the [standard installation guide](#step-2-install-from-discover).
- Stop after Step 2.
- **Do not open RetroDECK yet!**
### Step 3: Restore your backed up files
- Restore your backed up contents of `retrodeck` to `/home/retrodeck/` on the new device.
- Restore your backed up contents of `net.retrodeck.retrodeck` to `home/.var/app/net.retrodeck.retrodeck/` on the new device.
- In both cases, you can safely overwrite all existing files.
### Step 4: Return to Game Mode and launch RetroDECK
- Launch RetroDECK from Game Mode and continue with steps 3 and 4 of the [standard installation guide](#step-4-optional-extras).
- Don't forget to install the official controller profile!