Backup of apks with data is possible , its just that settings like screen resolution are not stored in apps' data like @Pizze wonderfully explained.
[APP][8.0+] [OPEN SOURCE] [ROOT] OAndBackupX - Apps and data backup tool for Android.
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Great, just in time ?
What I don't understand is why an app that only exists in the main profile also gets installed in the work profile when restored. That only happens if the app has been uninstalled before the restore.
Only the app seems to be installed then and luckily not the data, but still it should not happen.
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I really have no idea why that happens, it does the same in my case. Maybe you can create an issue on github for it?
I just found this app when looking for a replacement for Titanium Backup. I was disappointed when I noticed it's only works on Android 8+. Why is that? What can be done to support Android 7? That's the version running on my LG v20.
Update: nevermind. I took this as motivation to finally upgrade to Oreo.
Update: nevermind. I took this as motivation to finally upgrade to Oreo.
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@OP: i took a look at this when it hit frontpage but at that time you said it wasn't ready yet. Seeing the big changelog of 4.0, do you consider it ready as a daily driver and TB replacement now?
I'm also curious. I have been using Titanium Backup but it does not work anymore. I am looking for an alternative and I wonder if this app has become stable enough to replace TiBu with.
- Good to see that also data placed in data/user_de can be included. There the data for apps running in boot store data so that they can start without asking for user credentials.
- I have decided not to backup external data, mainly because OsmAnd stores its maps there, which counts for several GBs. Will I lose important other data then? Or is there a way only to exclude OsmAnd's folder?
- What does Enable special backups mean in Service preferences? It is unchecked by default.
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Not sure what you mean, but this app only backs up and restores apps + data and does not have special features that I remember from TB like moving apps to and from system or wiping apps completely. Neither does it backup contacts, calendar items or sms etc.
If you tap on any app, there is actually a uninstall app option. I'm refering to that
I am unable to restore a downgrade. My use case is to restore a backup of an older version after upgrading via the play store. I was surprised that even after un-installing the app, I still wasn't able to restore. there was a popup error about trying to downgrade.
Is that a known issue or am I doing something wrong?
Is that a known issue or am I doing something wrong?
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so the same happens if u uninstall the app completely and restore it?
Nevermind. I just tried to reproduce that case and the restore was successful. I don't know what happened last time. I must not have really uninstalled. sorry for the alarm.
Still, it would be nice to be able to restore a downgrade without needing to uninstall first.
imo none of the app shud be able to make a downgrade compatible if its incompatible by the other app itself. but still u can create an issue in github. maybe for such situations OABX can uninstall first automatically then restore, making it easier for the user.
update : talked to the developer about it, he says user needs to uninstall first then restore in such cases sadly.
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That's disappointing. Titanium used to be able to do it, but also fails now. That's what motivated me to look for an alternative. The difference is that TB fails without displaying an error, so you don't know there was a problem. At least OABX shows an error. that's better.
Did he have any explanation as to why it's not possible? Since I'd be replacing App and Data, how is it different than uninstalling first?
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if you ignore the data part , restoring a newer or older version of app is just like manually installing it over the installed version. Oandbackupx does the same. in situations where installing a version of the app over another version of the same app isnt compatible , for example because of different signature, we need to do a fresh install of such app. The process of uninstalling then restoring after getting the error automatically is although possible , is probably not worth the time coding it as these are very rare. Most of the apps remain compatible generally for downgrades and upgrades.
what controls this? Is it something in the app that indicates that downgrade is not possible, and that I've just been unlucky to be picking those apps recently.
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This usually points out that you've removed Files (system's file manager). This app is the only one able to manage SAF and looking at the direction the Android developers are going, it won't be going away soon but will be more established in the next months and years, as apps are forced to use SAF starting with A11. In the latest test builds this is communicated better now. I think the same applies to your error @Valiante
There's always this question, what type of "data" are we talking about here? In the settings(service preferences) you can choose the data that should be backed up. Otherwise, apps saving their data in the external storage against Android standards e.g. Whatsapp can't be backed up "fully", as there's no API to get the addresses of this on-external-storage data. -
5OAndBackupX is a fork of the infamous OAndBackup with the aim to bring OAndBackup to 2020. For now most of the functionality and UI of the app are rewritten, next steps would be making it stable and adding some features which could ease the backup/restore workflow with any device. Therefore all types of contribution are welcome.
Now on functionality of our App:
- It requires root and allows you to backup individual apps and their data.
- Both backup and restore of individual programs one at a time and batch backup and restore of multiple programs are supported.
- Restoring system apps should be possible without requiring a reboot afterwards.
- Backups can be scheduled with no limit on the number of individual schedules and there is the possibility of creating custom lists from the list of installed apps.
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A combination with your favourite sync solution (e.g. Syncthing, Nextcloud...) keeping an encrypted copy of your apps and their data on your server or "stable" device could bring a lot of benefits and save you a lot of work while changing ROMs or just cleaning your mobile device.
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There's a new room on Matrix and a group on Telegram to discuss the development of the App and test new versions:
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If enabled the data backup will be encrypted with AES 256 based on a password you can set in the settings, which you'll have to use when you want to restore the data. This way you can store your backups more securely, worrying less about their readability.
if you have some java and android knowledge and like to contribute to the project see the following Development Document to see the goals and where a help is needed. Each contribution and communication in the project community should follow our Code Of Conduct
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Freeze is called 'Disable' in the app, so yes, you can.1Release 5.0.0
NEW MAJOR VERSION: incompatible with the old releases.
MIGRATED TO KOTLIN
SCHEDULED ACTIONS CAN ONLY LAST 10 MINUTES (SYSTEM CONSTRAINT): so partition your group of apps
Added: Individual modes for apps in batch action dialog
Updated: Choosing a backup directory doesn't create a child folder anymore
Updated: Far less unneeded refreshing
Fixed: APK/data not found error
Fixed: Persistent storage permission
Fixed: A11 support
Far too many other improvements, fixes and cleanups (in the full changelog)1
The App supports only A8+.
That's one of the lowest priorities for now.
Happy to hear, you're welcome.
First and main difference: this project is open source. Second one: it's still under heavy development, performance isn't there yet.
Otherwise, a feedback is always welcome, preferably on GH, TG or Matrix.
In the current stable version(4.0.0), you should have the same backup directory on both devices e.g. 0/OABackupX/
@kitokit The same applies to your situation.
The documentation work is still secondary for now (performance & stability is the first priority) , but 5.0.0(alphas) provide already a lil bit more, and more is coming.
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