[APP] AppDash: Tag, sort & backup (beta)

[tiho5]

I don't know, it works for me every time. You should only get that message if the app doesn't have root.

Which screen are you trying to do this from?

It has root, as it can restore data for apps.

I go to the "backups" tab, then tap on the app in the list of backed up apps, then tap on the "restore" button.

 

[flar2]

It has root, as it can restore data for apps.

I go to the "backups" tab, then tap on the app in the list of backed up apps, then tap on the "restore" button.

That's not possible, you will never see that message pressing restore from the list of backups if you have root. It will always replace earlier versions, I just did it with several apps to test it.

You would see that "uninstall" message if you click on the backup and go to the backup version details screen and press install, or if you choose and apk and do it from the apk details screen, or if not rooted.

 

[tiho5]

That's not possible, you will never see that message pressing restore from the list of backups if you have root. It will always replace earlier versions, I just did it with several apps to test it.

You would see that "uninstall" message if you click on the backup and go to the backup version details screen and press install, or if you choose and apk and do it from the apk details screen, or if not rooted.

Here's what I am doing. Please, check the video.

 

[flar2]

Here's what I am doing. Please, check the video.

That's the error message after attempting installation. Not sure why it would say that, as the code allows downgrades and any I've attempted have succeeded. Maybe it's something with that app.

 

[tiho5]

That's the error message after attempting installation. Not sure why it would say that, as the code allows downgrades and any I've attempted have succeeded. Maybe it's something with that app.

So far I've tried downgrading 3 or 4 apps. I am really busy to make longer tests these days. But this is actually all the apps I have tried to downgrade. So I have this every time for every app.

I just found one more app that I have older version of and I tried with it too. The result was the same.

Could it be that this device is still on Android 9?

I have root and I guarantee that everything root related works absolutely fine here. Even AppDash restores app's data fine every time, which also requires root.

There's something else to it...

 

[tiho5]

So far I've tried downgrading 3 or 4 apps. I am really busy to make longer tests these days. But this is actually all the apps I have tried to downgrade. So I have this every time for every app.

I just found one more app that I have older version of and I tried with it too. The result was the same.

Could it be that this device is still on Android 9?

I have root and I guarantee that everything root related works absolutely fine here. Even AppDash restores app's data fine every time, which also requires root.

There's something else to it...

The new version works fine now. Thank you @flar2

I want to ask a new thing.

Could you please make an import/export backup. That way one could transfer an app with all its settings to another device. I know that not all apps allow this, but I have some very complicated apps that have a ton of settings and preferences which I am able to transfer.

I think the share button on the screenshot attached will share only the app. But what if it could share the backup?

For instance this LAN wake up app from the screenshot. I have a list with dozens of computers that are set up in it, so that I can wake them up. I don't like when I install the app to each new device to have to input all this information for each computer and its address again. That's why I like backup and restore apps / rooted devices.

 

[loopypalm]

AppDash

The app crash when i want to backup any app
any idea ?

 

[flar2]

The app crash when i want to backup any app
any idea ?

I don't know, van you provide more details?

 

[loopypalm]

I don't know, van you provide more details?

this is the crash log :

Process: flar2.appdashboard
PID: 2285
UID: 10044
Flags: 0x30e8be44
Package: flar2.appdashboard v127 (1.27)
Foreground: Yes
Build: google/redfin/redfin:11/RQ3A.210805.001.A1/7474174:user/release-keys

java.lang.NullPointerException: Attempt to invoke virtual method 'java.lang.String java.io.File.getAbsolutePath()' on a null object reference
    at s4.u.d(:2)
    at y0.b.c(:36)
    at androidx.lifecycle.LiveData.b(Unknown Source:29)
    at androidx.lifecycle.LiveData.c(Unknown Source:44)
    at androidx.lifecycle.s.l(:1)
    at androidx.lifecycle.LiveData$a.run(Unknown Source:18)
    at android.os.Handler.handleCallback(Handler.java:883)
    at android.os.Handler.dispatchMessage(Handler.java:100)
    at android.os.Looper.loop(Looper.java:214)
    at android.app.ActivityThread.main(ActivityThread.java:7398)
    at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Native Method)
    at com.android.internal.os.RuntimeInit$MethodAndArgsCaller.run(RuntimeInit.java:493)
    at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit.main(ZygoteInit.java:940)

Root granted and a folder to backup is set
i can't access it's permissions to grant storage manually , is this the cause ?

 

[flar2]

this is the crash log :

Process: flar2.appdashboard
PID: 2285
UID: 10044
Flags: 0x30e8be44
Package: flar2.appdashboard v127 (1.27)
Foreground: Yes
Build: google/redfin/redfin:11/RQ3A.210805.001.A1/7474174:user/release-keys

java.lang.NullPointerException: Attempt to invoke virtual method 'java.lang.String java.io.File.getAbsolutePath()' on a null object reference
    at s4.u.d(:2)
    at y0.b.c(:36)
    at androidx.lifecycle.LiveData.b(Unknown Source:29)
    at androidx.lifecycle.LiveData.c(Unknown Source:44)
    at androidx.lifecycle.s.l(:1)
    at androidx.lifecycle.LiveData$a.run(Unknown Source:18)
    at android.os.Handler.handleCallback(Handler.java:883)
    at android.os.Handler.dispatchMessage(Handler.java:100)
    at android.os.Looper.loop(Looper.java:214)
    at android.app.ActivityThread.main(ActivityThread.java:7398)
    at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Native Method)
    at com.android.internal.os.RuntimeInit$MethodAndArgsCaller.run(RuntimeInit.java:493)
    at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit.main(ZygoteInit.java:940)

Root granted and a folder to backup is set
i can't access it's permissions to grant storage manually , is this the cause ?

Probably, did you delete or disable the system files app? It is required to grant the storage permission (for this and many other apps going forward)

 

[loopypalm]

Probably, did you delete or disable the system files app? It is required to grant the storage permission (for this and many other apps going forward)

no, Files is present and i set a folder backup with it

 

[flar2]

no, Files is present and i set a folder backup with it

What version of Android, which type of phone, and what is the path you chose?

 

[loopypalm]

What version of Android, which type of phone, and what is the path you chose?

Redmi Note 8 runing RROS (AOSP10) rooted with magisk
the path is Internal Storage/Data/Aaa

 

[v12xke]

@flar2
Are there any plans to integrate cloud storage (preferred) or make it easier to store backups offline? I have always kept a copy of backups on my PC or in cloud storage. At the moment I am zipping the AD backup folder into a single file and transferring which is cumbersome. Even old TiBu had cloud integration which always worked. I use Solid Explorer and its cloud management is outstanding.

 

[flar2]

@flar2
Are there any plans to integrate cloud storage (preferred) or make it easier to store backups offline? I have always kept a copy of backups on my PC or in cloud storage. At the moment I am zipping the AD backup folder into a single file and transferring which is cumbersome. Even old TiBu had cloud integration which always worked. I use Solid Explorer and it's cloud management is outstanding.

Yes, cloud storage is coming. I haven't had time to work on this lately, I will be coming back to it soon.

 

[andybones]

@flar2
Hey man, hope you're doing well.
I use this Magisk module to debloat a couple Apps like Music (and a few others) on crDroid Android 11 - Pixel 5, that don't allow me to disable within System.
I was delighted to discover that AppDash can disable applications, including the Music App, thus allowing me to remove the module.
However once I disable it, I can no longer find the app in the AppDash App list, or in my Settings > Applications list menu.
I'm sure it's something simple I am missing, but any help/guidance would be appreciated.
Many thanks.

 

[flar2]

@flar2
Hey man, hope you're doing well.
I use this Magisk module to debloat a couple Apps like Music (and a few others) on crDroid Android 11 - Pixel 5, that don't allow me to disable within System.
I was delighted to discover that AppDash can disable applications, including the Music App, thus allowing me to remove the module.
However once I disable it, I can no longer find the app in the AppDash App list, or in my Settings > Applications list menu.
I'm sure it's something simple I am missing, but any help/guidance would be appreciated.
Many thanks.

The apps still show up in AppDash even if disabled (unless the module does something else). Make sure you haven't filtered disabled apps on the app screen

 

[andybones]

The apps still show up in AppDash even if disabled (unless the module does something else). Make sure you haven't filtered disabled apps on the app screen

Thanks for the reply!
So didn't have them filtered, and by module you mean the one I mentioned about debloat? I removed that and all remnants as it's no longer needed.
However, enabling "Show non-launchable apps" got it to show.

 

[flar2]

Thanks for the reply!
So didn't have them filtered, and by module you mean the one I mentioned about debloat? I removed that and all remnants as it's no longer needed.
However, enabling "Show non-launchable apps" got it to show.

I suspect the module disabled the apps and also hid them from the launcher

 

[andybones]

I suspect the module disabled the apps and also hid them from the launcher

This is correct, it added the .replace into the app folders. So removing the module, or root. Ends up with them restored.

Since I'm rooted and otas aren't available on this ROM I just went and changed the apps I don't want to Xxx.bak as it survives ROM flashing when new ones are out.

Apps that I had disabled, which were ones that allowed me too, we're also hidden until enabling "Show non-launchable apps" as well.
Thanks again!

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Edit: Popping in again to express my love for this app. It is so well made and the attention to detail is seen, and appreciated.

Thanks for sharing!