Method 2: Restore Data from Old Note backup file
If you prefer to backup your old Note and restore the backup file to Note 8, the Wondershare MobileGo for Android is the right one for you. It's a one-shop management tool for Android phones and tablets, which lets you backup all or selected files from old Note and then restore to Note 8.
Step 1. Connect both of your Notes to the computer and run the tool
To connect the old Note to the computer, you have two options: USB cable or WiFi. Choose one to make the old Note connected. Then, the files on the Note 2/3/4/5/6 will be displayed in the left sidebar of the primary window.

Step 2. Backup Note to the computer
Click One-Click Backup. In the pop-up window, scan the files you want to backup. If you don't want to backup anything, you just need to uncheck it. After that, click Back Up. The Backup file will be saved on the computer. By default, the backup file is saved at D:DocumentsWondershareMobileGoBackup. You can also choose a folder to save it.

Step 3. Connect Note 8 to the computer
Connect the Note 8 to the computer wirelessly or with a USB cable. As for Note 8, you can disconnect or connect it. Likewise, The tool will detect the Note 8 and show it in the primary window.
Step 4. Restore Note 8 from Old Note
Under your Note 3 category on the left sidebar, click Toolkit. In the toolkit window, click Restore. A window pops up, showing you all the backup files you have ever made. Select the latest one and click Restore.

In fact, the tool supports transferring files between old Note and new Note like the Wondershare MobileTrans. Under the Note 2 category, click one file category on the left sidebar, and select your wanted files on the right and then export to the Note 3.
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Nicola Massimo
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