Define the repair-photo decision
A replacement phone arrives while a repair claim is still open. Automatic device migration may restore some apps without restoring private vault contents or their exact access state.
Verify exports, backups, app support and credentials before wiping or trading in the original Android phone.
Run the control sequence
- 01Confirm a separate backup of original media before migration.
- 02Verify the current app version and supported Android requirements on both phones.
- 03Use fictional media to test the documented export or migration process.
- 04Compare album counts and selected full-resolution files on the new phone.
- 05Retain the old device unchanged until recovery and access are confirmed.
Preserve enough evidence
Record the repair project, image group, original location, vault album, backup location, authorized recipients, export date, phone and Android versions, recovery evidence and next review date. Do not put passwords, addresses or unnecessary household details in the decision record.
Keep the photo manifest, vault album, backup result, export recipient, tested device environment and recovery notes together without duplicating sensitive household details.
Keep surrounding controls visible
Android device transfer does not guarantee restoration of third-party vault data, passwords or deleted originals.
Repair photos can remain in the camera roll, messages, email, cloud galleries, downloads, contractor portals and exported folders after one copy enters a vault. Review those copies separately, keep a verified backup outside the phone and test the current app on the exact Android version before relying on it. Record what was imported, what remained outside, who received an export and how recovery was verified. Recheck the workflow after app, Android, phone or backup changes, and never delete the only original to create the appearance of privacy.
Questions to ask
Does importing a photo remove every gallery or cloud copy?
No. Audit and reconcile camera-roll, message, email, cloud and exported copies separately.
Does a vault replace a separate backup?
No. Keep full-resolution originals in a separately controlled, tested backup before migration or deletion.
Primary references
References support specific controls and do not imply endorsement.