If you have been using your Android device for a long time, chances are that you have dozens of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi networks saved with the device. Whether you’re moving to a new device or simply formatting the current one, losing all those saved connections can be nightmarish.While there is no official way to simply port all your saved Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections, there is a root-only app that allows this. With the help of the PAIRS app, you can restore all your connections on any other device or the same one after wiping in just seconds.
Simply use the link given above to download the PAIRS .APK file to your mobile device. Once the file is downloaded, tap on it and hit “Install” on the screen to begin the installation process.
Once you press the backup button under both the sections, a backup of your Wi-Fi connections and Bluetooth devices will be saved in the file directory of the device in the “.pairs” folder.
With the right data files in place, go ahead and open the PAIRS app and press the “Restore” button under Wi-Fi and Bluetooth tab. That’s it! All your previously saved Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections will be restored, so you don’t have to worry about adding them manually all over again.
What's my model number?
There are several ways to locate your model number:
- Option 1
- On your device, go to Settings, then "About device" and scroll down to "Model number"
- Option 2
- Often times you can view the model number inside the device, by removing the battery
- Option 3
- Using Samsung's model/serial number location tool