Questions tagged [backup]
Use this tag if you have issues with backups (of apps, settings, documents) on your Android device. As this is a quite generic tag, please use a more specific tag if applicable, for example 'nandroid', 'titanium-backup', 'clockwork-mod'. For restoring your backups, 'restore' is the more appropriate tag. Check the full tag wiki for more details and hints.
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TWRP - Using 'Install Image' mode vs backup/restore function vs dd command?
Although I know using dd command in TWRP's terminal can be more flexible with parameters, other than that, is there a difference if I'm backing-up/restoring individual nand partition backup to /boot ...
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Backup of DCIM folder via USB adb yields invalid tarball: Why and how to resolve?
I am trying to backup the DCIM folder on a non-rooted Android 16 device while maintaining timestamps and metadata. The backup is being performed via USB from a Windows 11 system with an external USB ...
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any way to restore applications with data on a new phone?
So I bought this really nice Xiaomi 15T Pro and I really hope to be able to transfer applications with their data from my current Galaxy S23. So I went through the initial Xiaomi setup. It offered me ...
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Android deleted file recovery
I deleted video from trash and also audio. Is there any way I can get my data back?
I was not able to restore using software for recovery. Can I backup my device data for video and audio before I root ...
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Can You help me to restore one whatsapp backup copy maybe one Google assistant? Is emergency please i need help [duplicate]
A year ago, my phone was stolen and I had very important messages saved in my WhatsApp backup. I still have the IMEI of the stolen phone and the exact date of the backup, but the backup has already ...
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CSV exported from Google Password Manager is empty
On a phone with Google Password Manager being used in local-only mode, I can see all of the entries with passwords in it, but when I try to export them to a CSV, the resulting file contains nothing ...
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Is there a package manager for Android to mass reinstall apps after a factory reset?
I have a OnePlus 8 Pro, and I’m looking for an easier way to restore my apps after a factory reset.
On Windows, there are package managers like Ninite that let you maintain a list of apps and ...
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Stuck on boot loop[SAMSUNG],Need to backup
I would like to know is there any way to backup Samsung A20s device through download mode/bootloader mode?
My device went into bootloop tried so many things only left to reinstall firmware but its ...
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Best practices for automating an Android device?
I'd like to set up a small bash script, which I'll write on my PC but then run from my Android phone.
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When my phone connects to the Wi-Fi at home (detection possible via the SSID), the ...
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Backing up / Rescuing 2FA authorizations off broken screen phone
So my Galaxy A51 finally gave up the ghost by refusing to turn on its screen anymore. I still got the (blind) use of the touch screen, as well as input via USB Keyboard/Mouse. Using that, I could, by ...
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Can I use dd to back up my Android 11 if it is FBE encrypted?
Can I use dd to back up my Android 11 if it is FBE encrypted?
I have looked around for guides and paths on this matter, there seems to be only one way, which is to use TWRP to back up the data while ...
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Backup applications to PC via local network
I've installed Neo Backup which allows me to do (scheduled) backups of my applications data to device's file system. Now what I want is to use my PC as a storage for that backups, and transfer them ...
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Is it possible to back up 'Private Space'?
Android 15 has this cool Private space and option to hide it from the apps drawer, so the only way to access this space is to search 'Private Space' in the app drawer's search bar. Now, is it really ...
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How can I backup an Android Smartphone with a broken screen? [GNU/Linux]
Sadly, I have dropped my smartphone and the screen no longer properly responds to inputs (it seems to not react in certain regions and think other regions are always pressed).
As such, I cannot unlock ...
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Encrypted SD card formatted as Adoptable Storage on the same device is no longer recognized
My Android device no longer recognizes its encrypted SD card (formatted as Adoptable Storage), even though it was originally encrypted by this same phone. The card is inaccessible in file managers, ...
