Moving to a new box: what needs setting up again?
Moving to a new box: what needs setting up again?
Apps, preferences and accounts may not move automatically. Prepare before erasing the old box.
Make your own inventory first
List apps, old model and services. Keep recovery details secure. Do not send screens containing passwords, tokens or full login links to a shop or public group.
Check with your provider
Subscriptions may limit devices or require activation. Ask how to switch and whether the new model supports your app. A faster box does not remove subscription limits.
Keep the old box intact for now
- Set up the new box with your own details.
- Test the apps and functions you actually use.
- Save personal files you want to keep.
- Sign out and follow erasure instructions when giving up the old box.
Exported settings can contain personal details. Use only officially supported restore methods.
Electro-Sat guidance, checked 5 November 2026. Menus/support vary by model and software. A TV box does not automatically include channels or a subscription.