[APP][8.0+] [OPEN SOURCE] [ROOT] Neo Backup - Apps and data backup tool for Android.

[Walden0]

NEW VERSION 6.0.0 IS UP.

Changelogs:

Added: Encrypt private preferences including encryption password (using Android keystore)

Added: Export/import of schedules

Added: Global blocklist applies to Main

Added: Ascending/descending sort support

Added: Warning text to backup directory picker

Added: Direct share button for logs

Added: Better error handling

Updated: Make backup dialog checks response to the service's active options

Updated: Use modes' checkboxes in the backup/restore/schedule dialogs

Updated: Schedule action on first day if possible

Updated: Replace Blacklist with Blocklist

Fixed: Don't schedule when disabled

Fixed: Crash when scheduled list of apps is empty

Fixed: Schedules not firing on time

Fixed: Delayed notifications of some restored apps (exclude the push notifications' ID from backups)

Fixed: Backup instance folder left untouched after backup failing

Fixed: Hiding device lock option when there's no lock

Added: Catalan language

Updated translation: Arabic, Spanish, Indonesian, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Dutch, French

 

[swour]

Restoring Firefox and Kindle backups produces an error "Could not update permissions for data". This results in a corrupted state where the app can't be started anymore. Tested on LOS 17.1 and 18.1.

 

[rn3miii]

V6 update via f-droid seems problematic (broken for me even after uninstalling/reinstalling) but the apk from github works normally, not sure why the difference...

 

[Dj Telo]

Hi!

I've been testing the app for a few days and I have observed that it takes a huge load of time to backup. For around 160 apps, it takes around 7 hours for me. Is this normal? What am I doing wrong?

Thanks!

 

[MinimalDroid]

Maybe you have huge amount of data e.g. in Chat apps backuped aswell?

 

[MinimalDroid]

V6 update via f-droid seems problematic (broken for me even after uninstalling/reinstalling) but the apk from github works normally, not sure why the difference...

Does it not run at all from F-Droid? I had no problem installing the latest version from F-Droid ...

 

[bunta126]

Hi, I just tried your app out and looks pretty good from first look.

The interface however could use some improvements, some of the buttons/icons have no labels or explanation for what they do, which is very confusing for new users. For example, on the main list when you click an app, the global blocklist button has no description so I clicked it to see what it does and the app just disappeared off the list. I had to then figure out what just happened as there was no message, confirmation prompt or anything.

I've discovered it has blocked that app, but I can't find anywhere to view the global blocklist or to remove that app from the blockllist to get it back again... How can I do this?

I would suggest adding a special filter for "Global Blocklist" so you can see the ones being blocked and then change the block button to unblock them again.

Another suggestion would be to add sort criteria on the backup/restore page for backup date and backup size.

 

[babyboy3265]

Guys is it normal that the app takes forever to just load my app list?

Using it on s21Ultra

 

[playerum]

I've discovered it has blocked that app, but I can't find anywhere to view the global blocklist or to remove that app from the blockllist to get it back again... How can I do this?

Same here, how can I unblock?
I hda to reinstall and setup again...

 

[bunta126]

Same here, how can I unblock?
I hda to reinstall and setup again...

I found the latest version under development has many improvements on the interface and the ability to access the blocklist easily. I guess either build from that or wait for next release.

 

[Machiav3lli]

I found the latest version under development has many improvements on the interface and the ability to access the blocklist easily. I guess either build from that or wait for next release.

Or join one of the two groups (on Matrix or Telegram) and ask questions or test the coming features.

Hi, I just tried your app out and looks pretty good from first look.

The interface however could use some improvements, some of the buttons/icons have no labels or explanation for what they do, which is very confusing for new users. For example, on the main list when you click an app, the global blocklist button has no description so I clicked it to see what it does and the app just disappeared off the list. I had to then figure out what just happened as there was no message, confirmation prompt or anything.

I've discovered it has blocked that app, but I can't find anywhere to view the global blocklist or to remove that app from the blockllist to get it back again... How can I do this?

I would suggest adding a special filter for "Global Blocklist" so you can see the ones being blocked and then change the block button to unblock them again.

Another suggestion would be to add sort criteria on the backup/restore page for backup date and backup size.

ON the topic of labels, most of the buttons has a tooltip text, meaning if you long tap on them you get a description of their function.

On the blocklist thingy, at first it was meant only for schedules that's why it was left there, but in 7.0.0 builds there's already shortcuts from all tabs.

For any further suggestions and this applies to any sort of changes, you can either write in the groups or create a Github issue (after you make sure to check that this wasn't already spoken about in other (closed) issues).

Restoring Firefox and Kindle backups produces an error "Could not update permissions for data". This results in a corrupted state where the app can't be started anymore. Tested on LOS 17.1 and 18.1.

Firefox has a sorta of problematic lock file. The problem has already been discussed and solved here: https://github.com/machiav3lli/oandbackupx/issues/373. Maybe kindle has the same one.

Hello, I am testing OandbackupX on my new device, a beyond0lte with Lineage 18.1 + Magisk (no Gapps)

After doing a very minimal setup and installed just a couple of apps I tested a backup with OandBackupX (APK and data) on an external SD card, then I formatted data, reinstalled OandBackupX, and tried to restore. I am not sure I am doing things properly.

Certain user-installed apps are restored correctly, F-Droid for example works and recovers my original settings.

Other stuff does not seem to work. For example Termux I can restore the APK and let it start from scratch, but if I also restore the data (prefrences etc) it doesn't run, on restore I receive error "Could not update permissions for data".

Other stuff doesn't work and I'm not sure why. Mainly the AOSP settings. For example, my PIN is not restored, the device name is not restored, WiFi acceess points settings are not restored, and I'm sure most of other user settings even though I haven't checked all.

What am I doing wrong?

OABX is not meant to backup and restore the whole system. Specially considering that a lot of data (in your example pin lock) aren't really saved in a restoreable form. Special backups (including WIFI etc...) are a complicated thing considering they have different addresses in the different Android versions and OEM-Roms, while still in an early stage and have lower priority on my todo-list than others.

 

[SomeRandomGuy]

Hey @Machiav3lli for those of us that get the SAF file manager warning, is there any consideration to providing an alternate means of setting the path?

Trying to de-crapify my phone, yeah, I probably killed the "files" app (despite having other file managers on the system) and am not really sure what APK it was in or what else I would re-enable if I did find it and put it back.

Even if there isn't a UI for it, can't I just set it somewhere manually in a config file or SQLite DB ? TIA...

(Phone is rooted)

 

[Machiav3lli]

Hey @Machiav3lli for those of us that get the SAF file manager warning, is there any consideration to providing an alternate means of setting the path?

Trying to de-crapify my phone, yeah, I probably killed the "files" app (despite having other file managers on the system) and am not really sure what APK it was in or what else I would re-enable if I did find it and put it back.

Even if there isn't a UI for it, can't I just set it somewhere manually in a config file or SQLite DB ? TIA...

(Phone is rooted)

Not really. The system Files app is the heartstone of the SAF and Android doesn't have a replacement. SAF is the framework that gives permissions to use directories and files as the app want.

I would understand such "cleaning" (or as you described it "de-crypfying") before 6-7 years where there was pretty small amount of RAM and system storage. As it looks for now, the system Files app will be having even more power and responsabilities in the upcoming versions of Android, so there's no way to avoid keeping it in your system.

If the icon of the Files app is the reason, then maybe you can hide it in your launcher (e.g. Omega [implicit advertisment of another FOSS I work on]).

 

[Fumetsu_Guritto]

Has this app been tested with OnePlus 8T on LineageOS 18.1?

Looking to replace Titanium Backup as the restore function is broken/outdated.

 

[drnightshadow]

Has this app been tested with OnePlus 8T on LineageOS 18.1?

Looking to replace Titanium Backup as the restore function is broken/outdated.

For me Titanium Backup is working under LOS 18.1 official whyred, without any problems.

 

[Strephon Alkhalikoi]

For me Titanium Backup is working under LOS 18.1 official whyred, without any problems.

But that wasn't what he was asking.

@Fumetsu_Guritto I don't know how helpful my experience will be to you, but on a Pixel 2 XL running LineageOS 18.1 this app works perfectly.

 

[drnightshadow]

But that wasn't what he was asking.

Has this app been tested with OnePlus 8T on LineageOS 18.1?

Looking to replace Titanium Backup as the restore function is broken/outdated.

Are you able to read? Broken/outdated is a lie!! What else he was asking/talking about? Doooh!

 

[Strephon Alkhalikoi]

Are you able to read? Broken/outdated is a lie!! What else he was asking/talking about? Doooh!

Perhaps it is you who needs to brush up on your reading skills? He asked whether OAndBackupX worked on his device and explained why. Instead of actually answering his question you instead focused on his reasons for asking the question and declared his opinion to be wrong or mistaken.

He doesn't give a crap about whether TB works for you or not. He wants to know if this app works on his device. It likely will, but he needs to try it first.

 

[pennywaltz]

So I did a wipe on my pixel 5 and loaded the latest stock rom (11, Sept 2021). I've rooted it with magisk and installed OAndBackupX.. the app instantly crash upon loading.. any ideas how to fix this?

I was able to install the app last night on stock (11, May 2021) and back up my apps prior to me wiping my phone this morning. But now I can't load the app to do the restore.

before and after wipe, both installed ver 6.0.1 from Github.

Edit: Saw another user mentioned the f-droid install didn't work for him/her and Github did.. So I decided to install f-driod and installed OAndBackupX and it loaded. Weird!

 

[doggydog2]

i hated TitaniumBackup's inability to STOP the operation. OandBackupX doubles down on it, can't use the TB trick to KILL the app. It will keep working (exception after exception), and CANCEL button won't work. I literally had to restart the phone to stop the failing operation.
My precious selection (takes a good 1/2hour) is gone, so i try restoring only few items for a test. Despite selection it now starts to fetch details about all apps (exception after exception), the starts crashing in loop. Now there's a list of IOExceptions and NullPointerExceptions in the notification bar (as the app notoriously shows nothing), and it's still restoring items before reboot. The apps don't even work and need to be fully reinstalled. Damn, i thought it's in beta state at least.
Looks like 3C Toolbox is the only tool that works.